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Silver Airways Shuts Down After Failed Chapter 11 Restructuring

After Wexford Capital acquired the bankrupt carrier, travelers were urged to claim refunds through their credit card companies or travel agencies.

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Overview

  • On June 11, Silver Airways ceased all flight operations following a Chapter 11 auction that attracted no bidders.
  • Wexford Capital, acting as Silver’s debtor-in-possession lender, completed its takeover but declined to restore passenger service.
  • Silver advised ticketed travelers not to go to airports and directed them to seek refunds via credit card companies or their travel agencies.
  • Passengers left scrambling for alternative flights are facing sharply higher fares on last-minute bookings.
  • Seaborne Airlines, which Silver acquired in 2018, will continue operating independently despite Silver’s shutdown.