Florida-based airline Silver Airways has abruptly shut down its operations, leaving passengers reeling after months of uncertainty. The airline had announced plans to file for bankruptcy in December, citing a need for restructuring and additional resources.
As part of the bankruptcy process, Silver Airways sold its assets to another airline holding company, which ultimately decided not to continue its flight operations in Florida, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean. In an Instagram post on June 11, the airline informed passengers that it was ceasing all flights and urged them not to go to the airport.
The airline’s fleet of modern aircraft with turbo-prop engines will no longer be operational, leaving passengers without alternative options for travel. Passengers who had already arrived at airports are said to have been left scrambling to find new flights, while others are hoping to book last-minute replacements.
Silver Airways operated flights to four other Florida cities and destinations in the Bahamas and Caribbean. The airline’s bankruptcy announcement came after 13 years of service, during which it connected communities and created memories for passengers.
The sudden shutdown has left many passengers struggling to adjust their travel plans, with some turning to alternative modes of transportation like driving or exploring last-minute flight options. As one passenger noted, “I woke up at 4:00 a.m., saw a notification, looked at it, thinking it was a reminder again to check in, and that’s when we were told that it was canceled.”
Source: https://people.com/passengers-told-do-not-go-to-the-airport-after-u-s-airline-suddenly-closes-11753401