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Avelo Airlines Announces Exclusive Nonstop Service to Las Vegas and Los Angeles

Today, Avelo Airlines unveiled exclusive nonstop service from the greater Salem/Portland area to Las Vegas and Los Angeles. The sole airline providing nonstop flights from Salem Municipal Airport (SLE) to the Entertainment Capital of the World and Southern California is Avelo, the airport’s first commercial airline to serve SLE in nearly 15 years.

Salem is located in the Willamette Valley of Oregon, which is home to approximately 100 communities, including Portland, Eugene, Corvallis, and Beaverton. Due to the fact that the Valley is home to 70% of Oregon’s population, traveling to Southern California and Las Vegas is now easier than ever with Avelo’s new service at SLE.

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The cheapest one-way prices between SLE and the Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas and the Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), which is the greatest airport in Los Angeles, start at $39*. At AveloAir.com, customers can book flights.

Starting on October 5, 2023, Avelo will offer twice-weekly, nonstop service on Thursdays and Sundays between Salem and Las Vegas. Beginning on October 6, 2023, there will be twice-weekly nonstop service between Salem and BUR on Fridays and Mondays. On November 2, this route will change to Thursdays and Sundays. Boeing Next-Generation (NG) 737 aircraft will be used on both routes.

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Additionally, compared to the small regional aircraft currently in service at the majority of the airports Avelo services, the American-built Boeing 737 aircraft Avelo flies provides a more roomy and comfortable experience. Customers who value having a reserved seat can select from a variety of reasonably priced seating options, including seats with extra legroom and pre-reserved window and aisle space, as well as seats with additional legroom. Customers who value the comfort of more legroom have access to one-third of the seats on Avelo aircraft.

Airlines

PIA Reinstates Manchester and Paris Routes After EU Ban Lift

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced plans to resume flights to Europe starting in January, beginning with Paris as its first destination.

The decision follows the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) removal of a long-standing ban on the airline. PIA’s inaugural flight to Paris is scheduled for January 10, with bookings opening on December 9.

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In an official statement, PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez Khan confirmed that the first flight schedule has been approved, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s recovery efforts. The EU ban had previously cost PIA approximately Rs40 billion ($144 million) annually in lost revenue, compounding its financial struggles.

With European operations restarting, PIA is now setting its sights on the United Kingdom. The airline plans to seek approval from the UK Department for Transport (DfT) to resume flights to major British cities such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham.

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These routes are anticipated to see high demand once necessary clearances are obtained. The lifting of the EU ban represents a key achievement for PIA as it works to rebuild its international network and regain its standing in the global aviation market.

By restoring flights to Europe and aiming for UK destinations, PIA is taking critical steps toward recovering lost ground and improving its financial outlook.