Avelo Airlines Takes Flight in Collin County, Opening Its McKinney National Airport Base on Veterans Day

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Inaugural flight to Fort Myers launches commercial airline service at DTX Avelo's DTX network will grow to 11 nonstop destinations by mid-December New WeSalute partnership brings…

Inaugural flight to Fort Myers launches commercial airline service at DTXAvelo's DTX network will grow to 11 nonstop destinations by mid-DecemberNew WeSalute partnership brings savings to military, veterans and others who serveCelebratory one-way fares start at $49

MCKINNEY, Texas, Nov. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Avelo Airlines today opened its newest base at McKinney National Airport (DTX), officially becoming Collin County's hometown airline. Avelo's inaugural flight from DTX to Fort Myers (RSW) departed at 9 a.m. on Veterans Day, marking the start of commercial airline service at DTX and the opening of the airport's new passenger terminal.

Celebratory one-way fares start at $49*, and through Sunday, Nov. 15, travelers can save 50% on the fare for a second guest on the same reservation**. Reservations can be made at AveloAir.com. Flight start dates and weekly frequency information are in the chart below.

The gate celebration included remarks by Avelo Airlines Founder and CEO Andrew Levy and City of McKinney and DTX leaders, a Veterans Day tribute by the McKinney ISD JROTC honor guard, a colorful fanfare by the McKinney High School Marquettes dance team and an inaugural ribbon cutting. Travelers also received DTX- and Avelo-branded gifts.

To continue the party, Avelo is launching Avelo Airlines McKinney's Hometown Airline Sweepstakes***, which runs Nov. 11-30. The grand prize is a New Year's Eve trip for two to Las Vegas, with round-trip Avelo flights, stay at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino and extras including ziplining and the New Year's Eve party at Fremont Street Experience. Ten more winners will each receive a pair of round-trip Avelo tickets. Texas residents can enter at AveloAir.com/AveloDTXSweepstakes.

Avelo's initial DTX service connects North Texas travelers with nonstop flights to Las Vegas (LAS) and four Florida cities: Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Fort Myers (RSW), Orlando (MCO) and Tampa (TPA). Service to Las Vegas and Orlando begins Thursday, Nov.

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