Avelo suspends TVC-HVN summer flights for 2026, plans 2027 return

Avelo Airlines will halt its nonstop summer service between Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) and Tweed-New Haven (HVN) for the 2026 peak season, a move that will remove a direct link between Traverse City and Connecticut for summer travelers. The airline says it intends to resume the TVC–HVN route in summer 2027 as part of a broader fleet transition that the carrier is undertaking.

The company also extended its general Tweed-New Haven schedule through Aug. 18, 2026 and is offering one-way fares starting at $47 to HVN, with bookings available on the airline’s website. Avelo highlighted that the HVN schedule covers 25 nonstop destinations and encouraged early summer bookings. Trevor Yealy, Avelo’s head of commercial, said: “It's time to start planning summer travel, and we are excited to extend Avelo's New Haven flight schedule through August 2026. With Avelo's everyday low fares and industry-leading reliability, it's the perfect time for travelers to get a head start on booking their summer vacations or weekend getaways to 25 popular destinations. Avelo offers somewhere for everyone – from award-winning beaches to outdoor adventure destinations and cultural hotspots.”

The suspension is being presented as a targeted pause for the single nonstop TVC–HVN leg rather than a wholesale pullback from HVN. Company materials and subsequent coverage link the pause to fleet restructuring and plans to bring new aircraft into service; one account notes the airline expects service to expand once Embraer 195 E2 jets enter the fleet. Available materials also include an incomplete corporate line that reads, “Avelo is phasing out some Boeing 737-700 o” — the fragment appears in supplied company excerpts and lacks the full wording.

For Grand Traverse County, the immediate impact is practical and economic. Direct summer flights support both visitor traffic and seasonal residents who rely on nonstop connections for weekend trips and family visits. Losing the nonstop TVC–HVN option will likely push some travelers to routings with connections, adjust travel dates, or shift to other carriers and airports, reducing convenience and potentially shifting spending away from local hospitality, restaurants, and tour operators during high season.

Household and small-business travel budgets may face slightly higher time costs even if one-way fares from HVN remain competitive on other origins. The longer-term implication hinges on the 2027 return: if the airline restarts TVC service with Embraer 195 E2s or other aircraft, that could restore or even improve frequency and seat economics compared with prior equipment. Airport officials, tourism partners, and travelers should watch for confirmation of aircraft deliveries, schedules for summer 2027, and any detailed timetable for phasing out older 737-700 aircraft.

What comes next for readers: monitor official airline and Cherry Capital Airport schedule postings for updates, and consider booking alternate connections for summer 2026 if your plans rely on the TVC–HVN nonstop. The airline’s stated plan to resume service in 2027 means direct flights could return, but firm delivery and scheduling details will determine how quickly and frequently that happens.