From FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Grace Marocco · · 50s
McKinney Airport Gets New Flights
Avelo Airlines starts nonstop flights to Atlanta, Denver, Nashville and New Orleans from McKinney National Airport in December 2026.
In brief
Avelo Airlines starts nonstop flights to Atlanta, Denver, Nashville and New Orleans from McKinney National Airport in December 2026. New flights add four destinations and create over 100 jobs at McKinney National Airport. Originally reported by FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth.
New Flights Start
Avelo Airlines adds nonstop flights to Atlanta, Denver, Nashville, and New Orleans starting December 2026.
“This airport is great because it is efficient, it's easy to use, it's simple, it's low cost, and I couldn't be more excited to launch this airline at this facility.”
Terminal Construction
Airport leaders broke ground on a new terminal last summer that will serve up to 1 million passengers annually.
Job Creation

Avelo Airlines says the new service will create more than 100 jobs in the McKinney area.
Airlines Plan
Avelo Airlines is expanding its fleet with new aircraft to support the new routes.
Airport Goals
McKinney National Airport aims to provide affordable travel options for North Texas residents.
The key point
New flights add four destinations and create over 100 jobs at McKinney National Airport.


