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

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,

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

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

For the second consecutive month, Avelo Airlines’ year-over-year passenger numbers showed a substantial drop at the Sonoma County airport.