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

Avelo Airlines is closing its base at Hollywood Burbank Airport later this year, a decision the company says “has no effect on our Connecticut service or operations.” The budget

The Texas-based budget carrier announced it will end all West Coast operations by early December due to financial reasons.

“Our West Coast closure has no effect on our Connecticut service or operations,” said Courtney Goff, Communications Manager for Avelo Airlines. “We are in the planning phases of relocating the three planes to the East Coast, so only positive outcomes for our East Coast airports.”

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

Avelo Airlines will shut down its base at Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) by early December, ending a four-year presence at its West Coast hub. The airline cited challenging market conditions and limited financial returns in the region. It will instead target more profitable opportunities on the U.S. East Coast and in charter flying.

Avelo Airlines, a Texas-based low-cost carrier, announced plans to shut down its base at Hollywood Burbank Airport by December 2, citing financial challenges and an uncompetitive market. The airline,

Avelo Airlines is closing its base in Burbank and will eventually cease services at the Redmond Airport, as it expands operations on the East Coast. The airline currently provides direct flights from Redmond to Sonoma County,