Thanks a million! Avelo flies one millionth customer at Wilmington Airport | News
Just over three years after flying from Wilmington Airport (ILG) in the Philadelphia region, Avelo Airlines today flies its millionth customer to ILG. Avelo’s millionth ILG customer was aboard Flight 560, which departed from Orlando International Airport (MCO) and arrived at ILG at 12:33 p.m.
The millionth customer stepped off the plane and received an energetic welcome from airport staff and Avelo crew members. The festive atmosphere continued inside the terminal with festive balloon displays, custom event branding and a special reception area at baggage claim with commemorative items and custom cookies for all arriving customers. To mark the occasion, the Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) and Avelo Airlines presented the millionth customer with a grand prize of an Avelo travel voucher for future flights.
Founder and CEO of Avelo Airlines, Andrew Levy, said: “Reaching one million customers at Wilmington Airport is a powerful milestone for Avelo and a testament to the strong support we have received from the greater Delaware Valley community. What started with a single flight to Orlando has grown into a network of more than a dozen nonstop destinations, with the goal of making travel more affordable, convenient and reliable – and we are incredibly grateful to every customer who has trusted us to take them where they want to go. We look forward to to continue to grow and serve even more travelers in the coming years.”
Ceil Smith, DRBA Deputy Executive Director, said, “Welcoming our one millionth passenger is an incredible validation of everything we’ve been working on here at Wilmington Airport. This achievement proves that customers in the tri-state area value the convenience, affordability and hassle-free experience our nearby airport provides. We appreciate our customers’ decision to fly local and look forward to serving millions more people in the years to come.”
Soaring to new heights
Since February 1, 2023, when Avelo opened its base at ILG, the airline has achieved the following milestones:
Avelo has served one million customers at ILG.
Avelo has operated more than 7,000 flights at ILG.
Avelo has delivered industry-leading reliability, including on-time handling, baggage handling and completion factor performance, making ILG the most travel-friendly airport in the region.
Avelo has hired more than 130 ILG-based crew members and contributed to hundreds of direct and indirect airport-related jobs.
Avelo has supported dozens of local and national community organizations and events in Delaware and southeastern Pennsylvania.
The most convenient and affordable gateway to the Philadelphia/Delaware Valley
Avelo’s nonstop service to Wilmington Airport is a convenient and travel-friendly alternative to the traffic jams, crowds, long walks and awkward bus rides at Philadelphia International Airport. Wilmington Airport, on the other hand, is conveniently located a short drive south of Philadelphia, offering a refreshingly smooth, fast, and easy airport experience in your home city. ILG’s proximity to several major highways makes it the most convenient airport in the greater Philadelphia region, which includes parts of four states: southeastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, southern Jersey and the northeastern coast of Maryland.
Avelo currently serves 11 non-stop destinations from ILG, including:
Daytona Beach, FL (DAB)
Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL)
Fort Myers, FL (RSW)
Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR)
Orlando, FL (MCO)
Orlando/Lakeland, Florida (LAL)
San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU)
Sarasota/Bradenton, FL (SRQ)
Tampa, FL (TPA)
West Palm Beach, FL (PBI)
Wilmington, NC (ILM)
America’s most reliable and convenient airline
Since flying on April 28, 2021, Avelo has served more than 9.5 million customers on more than 75,000 flights. Today, Avelo serves 34 destinations across 14 states and Puerto Rico.
Avelo has ushered in a new era of convenience, choice and competition by flying to primarily underserved communities across the country. Most Avelo routes include at least one small, convenient airport, making traveling with Avelo a smoother, easier and more enjoyable experience than dealing with the crowds, traffic jams and long walks at larger airports.
Avelo distinguishes itself by its industry-leading reliability. In 2025, Avelo ranked in the top three in on-time performance and flight cancellation rates in the U.S. airline industry. These results come from Anuvu, a leading aviation data services company also used by The Wall Street Journal for the publication’s annual airline rankings. Anuvu’s full sector results and rankings are available on AveloAir.com.
