A regional airline based in the Southern United States has just ended its operations after 14 years in business.
Florida’s Silver Airways said in a travel advisory posted to social media on Wednesday that its flights would be permanently grounded, effective immediately.
“We regret to inform you that we are ceasing operations as of today, June 11, 2025,” the travel advisory to customers said. “Please do not go to the airport. All credit card purchases should be refunded through your credit card company or your travel agency.”
Founded in 2011, Silver Airways operated a small fleet of turbo-prop planes that flew from five gateways in Florida to The Bahamas, and other destinations in the Caribbean, including islands like St. Kitts, Dominica, and St. Maarten.
The airline had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in December 2024, with the hope of securing more capital and financially restructuring to become a more competitive airline. At the time of the filing the airline had more than “$400 million owed to secured and unsecured creditors including its principal lenders, airports, tax collectors, aircraft leasing companies and a major fuel company,” the Florida Sun Sentinel reported.
As part of its bankruptcy proceedings, Silver Airways sold its assets to another airline holding company, an affiliate of Wexford Capital, which then opted to discontinue the carrier’s flight operations.
The shuttering of the Florida regional carrier comes as low-cost airlines have been weathering economic headwinds. Budget carrier Spirit recently emerged from a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing and is trying to revamp its offerings to secure more premium fliers, while Southwest Airlines has been restructuring to add more fees for previously free services like checked luggage and seat selection in order to generate more revenue.
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