Avelo Airlines plans to shut down crew base at RDU

Avelo Airlines plans to shut down its crew base at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).

The budget airline said the move was part of a slew of changes to simplify its network and transform the company's balance sheet.

On Monday, ABC11 obtained the warning notice sent to the state.

In total, 78 people will be laid off at RDU, and 82 employees will be laid off at Wilmington International Airport.

The bases will close on March 6, but Avelo said it will expand the one in Concord.

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