From The Hill: One of Hollywood Burbank Airport’s major airline partners is set for departure.
On Monday, budget airline Avelo announced it would be shuttering its Southern California base, moving its planes to various hubs across the country and offering its California-based staff the opportunity to transfer elsewhere.
For more than four years, Avelo has been operating out of the Burbank airport, establishing it as its West Coast base. The airline launched under its current brand name during the height of the coronavirus pandemic, a move that was deemed risky at the time by some industry analysts.
The ultra-low-cost carrier quickly expanded operations in Burbank, adding flights to various parts of Northern California, Oregon and, briefly, Montana.
“We believe the continuation of service from [Hollywood Burbank Airport] in the current operating environment will not deliver adequate financial returns in a highly competitive backdrop,” Avelo said.
#AveloAirlines has announced it will close its base at Hollywood #Burbank Airport (#BUR) and shut down all West Coast operations by December 2, 2025, citing unprofitable routes and a highly competitive market.
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— FlightMode (@FlightModeblog) July 16, 2025
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