LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — Nearly 350,000 passengers have flown through Lakeland Linder International Airport since Avelo Airlines flights launched in June 2024, according to airport officials.
“This partnership has been tremendous. Two years have literally flown by,” said Lakeland city manager Shawn Sherrouse in a social media video celebrating the two year anniversary. “We look forward to the next two years and many more years beyond.”
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Avelo Airlines is the first commercial airline to fly out of Lakeland in over a decade.
“A lot of times they’ll do a Thursday to Sunday which is perfect if you’re traveling and just want to get away for the weekend,” said Brice Barter, who lives in Lakeland…