ABC's Alex Stone - April 8, 2021 - KRDO's Afternoon News

As travel begins booming amid increased vaccinations, Florida has announced it is suing the federal government and CDC over the cruise no sail order.  Governor Ron DeSantis says he wants cruise ships to be allowed to sail immediately.  He also says you should be allowed to do so without being forced to show that you’ve been vaccinated.  Also today - This doesn’t happen very often, especially during a pandemic:  A new mainline airline launches in the US today.  Avelo Airlines is taking a page out of Southwest’s playbook and trying to be a low cost airline flying all Boeing 737’s with few fees.  Based out of Burbank, California the plan is to fly to mainly underserved, small, outdoor recreation destinations like Grand Junction, Colorado and Eugene, Oregon.  While the airlines have been struggling,  Avelo's founders -- who have worked at Allegiant and United -- say this is the perfect time to launch a new airline as domestic travel is coming back strong.  Tickets went on sale today for $19.  The airline begins flying it's 737’s at the end of the month.