Avelo, formerly a charter service known as Casino Express or Xtra Airways, launched on April 28, 2021, the town and airline said. The airline flies to dozens of U.S. cities, including Albany, New Haven and Hartford, as well as Cancun, Mexico; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Jamaica and the Dominican Republic, according to the company's website.

Houston is getting a nonstop flight to a new East Coast destination, courtesy of a fast-growing local airline.

Avelo Airlines is growing its footprint with three new cities announced Tuesday as part of a broader 13-route expansion.