Houston-based ultra-low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines is adding its third-ever route out of its hometown market as part of a larger nationwide expansion. The new flight will connect Houston’s William P.

Avelo, formerly a charter service known as Casino Express or Xtra Airways, launched on April 28, 2021, the town and airline said. The airline flies to dozens of U.S. cities, including Albany, New Haven and Hartford, as well as Cancun, Mexico; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Jamaica and the Dominican Republic, according to the company's website.

The Gerald R Ford International Airport announced new options for travel as they add another airline to their ranks.