Avelo to Shut Down West Coast Base, Says ICE-Flights Backlash Not a Factor

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.

Avelo Airlines, which recently sparked controversy for its decision to fly deportation flights for ICE, is shutting down operations out of Hollywood Burbank Airport — one of its major bases.

The ultra-low-cost startup carrier said it would reduce operations at Burbank to just one aircraft before fully exiting the airport on December 2.

Avelo said part of the reason for shuttering its Burbank operations was that it could not see a path forward at the airport.

“We believe the continuation service from BUR in the current operating environment will not deliver adequate financial returns in a highly competitive backdrop,” Avelo said. “Despite the investm