US EditionRegional Carrier Silver Airways Says It’s Shutting Down Operations
- Silver Airways, a Florida-based regional airline, ceased all operations and canceled all upcoming flights on June 11, 2025.
- The shutdown followed Silver’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in December 2024 after a key lender, Wexford Capital, withdrew financial support and no buyer completed a rescue acquisition.
- Silver served five Florida cities and 11 destinations in the Bahamas and Caribbean, shrinking its fleet and workforce by half amid restructuring efforts.
- Late on June 10, CEO Steven Rossum emailed approximately 350 remaining employees to share the difficult news that operations at Silver Airways will be ending for most of the staff, while the company urged customers to avoid going to the airport.
- The shutdown left travelers stranded in several locations, and Silver indicated that customers can expect refunds for all payments made by credit card as the company begins winding down operations.
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This Airline Abruptly Shut Down Leaving Caribbean-bound Travelers Completely Stranded—What to Know
Travelers visiting the Bahamas, Caribbean, or Florida should carefully review their upcoming travel plans.Wenjie Zheng/Getty Images A Silver Airways passenger plane landing at Orlando International Airport.Key PointsSilver Airways suddenly shut down operations.The regional carrier operated flights throughout the Bahamas and Caribbean islands. Travelers will receive automatic refunds, but will need to book their flights on a separate carrier. Tra…
Florida-based airline suddenly shuts down, leaving travelers stranded
Regional airline Silver Airways on Wednesday announced that it is ceasing operations and warned passengers not to go to the airport. The airline operated flights between Florida, the Bahamas and the Caribbean."In an attempt to restructure in bankruptcy, Silver entered into a transaction to sell its assets to another airline holding company, who unfortunately has determined not to continue Silver’s flight operations in Florida, the Bahamas and th…
Florida-based airline abruptly ceases operations, tells customers not to go to airport: 'This was my flight home'
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – A regional carrier based in Florida abruptly shut down its operations on Wednesday, leaving some of its former customers scrambling to find alternate transportation. Silver Airways, based out of the Fort Lauderdale area, announced Wednesday that it would be ceasing operations the same day amid "an attempt to restructure in bankruptcy," according to a notice posted to the carrier's Instagram page. Silver Airways had entered i…
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AVwebSilver Airways Abruptly Ceases Operations
Silver Airways abruptly ceased operations Wednesday, six months after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a bid to restructure its finances and remain in service. The Fort Lauderdale-based regional airline, which operated flights throughout Florida, the Bahamas and the Caribbean, informed customers on Wednesday that all flights were canceled and advised travelers not to go to the airport. Passengers were directed to seek refunds throu…
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