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šŸ Fall getaway: 7 (new) destinations to explore

August 28, 2024 • 
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An airplane flying through the sky

The first of the new flights takes off to Concord, NC on Thursday, Oct. 24.

Photo provided by Visit Central Florida

Whether itā€™s spectacular autumn colors, rich history, or turquoise waters thatā€™s calling your name, Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) has them all.

Starting this fall, Avelo Airlines will fly to seven new nonstop destinations to some of USā€™ most enviable spots, including:

  • Atlanta, GA
  • Manchester, NH/Boston
  • Concord, NC/Charlotte
  • Hartford, CT
  • Wilmington, DE/Philadelphia
  • Rochester, NY
  • San Juan, Puerto Rico

Visit Central Florida has all the details, like route start dates and one-way fares as low as $52.

Happy jetsetting.

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