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Avelo Airlines protestors are celebrating after the Houston-based carrier announced its retreat from a California base.
What are the reasons behind Avelo's West Coast retreat, and what does it mean for regional air travel in California and beyond?
Avelo Airlines will shut down its base at Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) by early December, ending a four-year presence at its West Coast hub. The airline cited challenging market conditions and limited financial returns in the region. It will instead target more profitable opportunities on the U.S. East Coast and in charter flying.
Avelo Airlines is closing its base in Burbank and will eventually cease services at the Redmond Airport, as it expands operations on the East Coast. The airline currently provides direct flights from Redmond to Sonoma County,