SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — Avelo Airlines announced it will close its base at Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) by the end of 2025. The airline plans to reduce its operations to one aircraft on August 12, before fully exiting the base on December 2, 2025.

Avelo provides seasonal service between the Flathead Valley and two California destinations: Burbank’s Hollywood Burbank Airport to the south and Sonoma’s Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport to the north. “Despite the investment of ...

Beleaguered Avelo Airlines will close its West Coast operation and exit 10 cities by December as it struggles financially.

Avelo Airlines protestors are celebrating after the Houston-based carrier announced its retreat from a California base.

Breeze Airways announced several new West Coast markets, including several that rival airline Avelo said it plans to abandon.

Avelo Airlines will operate with one aircraft from Burbank until December 2, after which its Southern California base, which currently services 13 routes, will close.

What are the reasons behind Avelo's West Coast retreat, and what does it mean for regional air travel in California and beyond?

Avelo said leaving Burbank was unrelated to its controversial contract with ICE. Backlash against the contract nor the contract itself has impacted Avelo’s business, the carrier said.