NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Two nonstop flights from New Haven to Puerto Rice were announced Monday for San Juan's "first-ever" Puerto Rican Day Parade.
Avelo Airlines said that the flights between Tweed New Haven Airport to San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport will take place on May 16 and May 20. The prices for both flights start at $100 and customers are able to make reservations via their website here.
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According to Puerto Rico's tourism website, the parade in San Juan will take place on May 18 at 3 p.m.
Avelo Airlines Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy said, “Avelo is honored to add these flights to support the Puerto Rican community across the state who hope to attend the kick-off of JUNTE Boricua festivities in San Juan, including the first-ever Puerto Rican Day Parade, for the weekend of May 16 – May 20. Connecticut’s Puerto Rican community members approached Avelo to add the additional flights, and we were more than happy to help.”
Avelo Airlines said that they are the "first and only airline" to offer nonstop service between Southern Connecticut and San Juan, and that flights began on Nov. 15, 2023.
According to Avelo Airlines, flight services regularly operate twice every week on Wednesdays and Saturdays. More than 13,000 people have been flown on the route since its launch.
Connecticut has seven Puerto Rican festivals and parades planned across the summer. A full list can be found here.
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