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Houston-based Avelo Airlines announced Wednesday it will begin serving Nashville — its first Tennessee destination — with nonstop service to Southern Connecticut starting in May.

According to a release, the ultra-low-cost Avelo will be the only airline offering nonstop flights between Music City and New Haven. Introductory one-way fares connecting Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) start at $49 and are available via the Avelo website.