Tue Sep 10 18:53:00 UTC 2024: ## UConn Huskies Fly High With Avelo Airlines to White House Victory Ceremony

**ETHARTFORD, Conn., Sept. 10, 2024** – The University of Connecticut Men’s NCAA championship basketball team soared to Washington, D.C. today aboard an Avelo Airlines flight, headed to a White House victory ceremony hosted by President Biden. Avelo, a proud partner of UConn Athletics, provided the Huskies with their second consecutive flight to the White House.

Avelo Airlines Founder and CEO Andrew Levy expressed the company’s honor in facilitating this momentous occasion. “As a proud partner of UConn Athletics, we are honored to have the privilege (for the second time) of flying the Huskies to Washington, D.C. to meet The President,” said Levy. “As Connecticut’s Hometown Airline, we applaud and share the team’s unrivaled commitment to excellence and teamwork. Congratulations and we look forward to welcoming you aboard this hard-earned and well-deserved trip to the White House.”

The Huskies departed from Hartford’s Bradley International Airport (BDL) at approximately 9:30 a.m. aboard one of Avelo’s 19 Boeing Next-Generation 737 jetliners. The 90-minute flight landed at Washington’s Dulles International Airport (IAD), and Avelo will fly the team back to Hartford later today.

Avelo’s commitment to providing convenient and reliable air travel was highlighted by Levy: “UConn’s selection of Avelo for this important and exciting mission is a strong vote of confidence in the industry-leading reliability and caring Soul of Service our team works tirelessly to deliver every day on every flight.”

Avelo Airlines, known for its low fares and unbundled travel options, continues to expand its network across the United States, Jamaica, and Mexico. The airline boasts a fleet of 19 Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft and serves 49 destinations across 23 states, Puerto Rico, and two international countries. Avelo will soon open its Central Florida Base at Lakeland International Airport (LAL) on October 24, 2024.

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