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Silver Airways Halts Operations After Holding Company Declines to Continue Service

A buyer’s decision not to resume flights under the carrier’s Chapter 11 asset sale has prompted an immediate wind-down that leaves travelers stranded, employees laid off, flights canceled.

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A Silver Airways turboprop is seen on the tarmac at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)
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Overview

  • Silver Airways ceased all flight operations on June 11 after its Chapter 11 sale to a holding company failed to include ongoing service.
  • A total of 52 flights were canceled, leaving passengers stranded at hubs across Florida and destinations in the Bahamas and Caribbean.
  • The airline entered bankruptcy in December 2024 with more than $400 million in secured and unsecured debt and saw its fleet halve amid restructuring efforts.
  • Approximately 350 remaining employees were laid off as the carrier moved into a wind-down phase, with a limited team retained to manage assets and records.
  • Affiliate Seaborne Airlines will continue operating its seaplane routes between St. Croix and St. Thomas despite Silver’s shutdown.