INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Passengers and airline leaders on Thursday said more nonstop options mean fewer logistical problems.

Low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines on Thursday flew its first flights to New Haven, Conn. and to Concord, N.C. WISH-TV was the only Indianapolis news organization aboard the inaugural flight to New Haven.

Ahead of the flight, Indianapolis International Airport Executive Director Mario Rodriguez said Avelo’s new destinations mean airlines now offer nonstop service to a total of 57 destination...