March 11th, 2025 – Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) customers will now have even more travel choices thanks to today’s announcement that Avelo Airlines will serve three popular nonstop destinations via less-crowded and more convenient airports – Charlotte/Concord, NC, Lakeland/Orlando, FL, and Wilmington, NC.

The first flight to Charlotte/Concord via Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA) begins on May 22 and service is twice a week on Thursday and Sunday. Service to Orlando/Lakeland via Lakeland International Airport (LAL) and Wilmington via Wilmington International Airport (ILM) begins on June 12. Customers can enjoy the same long weekend with Thursday and Sunday service. Avelo is offering low introductory fares starting at $59*. Travelers can book at AveloAir.com.

“We are so excited to welcome Avelo Airlines and value their focus on serving smaller, more convenient airports like Islip’s Long Island MacArthur Airport,” said Town of Islip Supervisor Angie Carpenter. “Avelo will fly from hassle-free ISP to other easy airport alternatives in Charlotte, Central Florida, and Wilmington, NC. Long Island residents love the convenience of their hometown airport and now they will enjoy a similar customer experience traveling on Avelo to popular destinations while skipping large airports,” she said.

Avelo Airlines Founder and CEO Andrew Levy said, "We’re excited to bring our reliable, convenient, and affordable service to New York and Long Island. Traveling to Central Florida, Charlotte and Wilmington will never be easier, convenient or more affordable. We also look forward to welcoming travelers from these three popular destinations to the New York-Long Island region. We are very proud of the presence Avelo has established in the Northeast and we are very excited about the addition of ISP to this important region.”

“We’ve been working hard for several years to bring Avelo to Long Island MacArthur Airport as we felt we met their key criteria of providing a smoother, easier, and more enjoyable air travel experience without the crowds, congestion and long waits at larger airports,” said Long Island MacArthur Airport Commissioner Shelley LaRose-Arken.

In 2024, Long Island MacArthur Airport enjoyed significant growth. The airport also gained a fourth airline and more destination choices. Through July 2025, ISP seats are scheduled to grow 14% versus 2024, indicating how carriers are investing in ISP and its customers.

“The year 2025 is shaping up to be even better,” said Deputy Airport Commissioner Rob Schneider. “Our terminal, airfield, and team provide a faster and friendlier experience than NYC airports, and we look forward to continuing our work in the year ahead as we extend a warm “Hello!” to Avelo and their customers,” he added.

“Long Island community and government leaders realize MacArthur Airport is a valuable economic engine for the entire region,” said Long Island Association President Matthew Cohen. “Airlines are noticing how Long Island works together for air service development, marketing, and additional airport improvements. Long Island MacArthur Airport continues to bring jobs and opportunities – along with convenient air travel – to our region now and in the future,” he added.