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Airline Shuts Down With No Warning, Leaving Travelers Stranded
Airline Shuts Down With No Warning, Leaving Travelers Stranded originally appeared on Parade.
South Florida airline Silver Airways stunned travelers on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, by announcing that they were canceling all flights and shutting down immediately.
"We regret to inform you that we are ceasing operations as of today, June 11, 2025," the Fort Lauderdale based airline shared on their Instagram page. "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 to not continue Silver's flight operations."
The company, which offered small flights between Florida, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean, urged customers to seek refunds through their credit card company or travel agency.
Travelers were frustrated with the last-minute nature of the announcement, and took to social media to voice their dismay. "Oh!! you mean the flight I have booked to get to my wedding?? great!😀😀" wrote one concerned customer, who added that their whole family had booked travel through Silver and other airline alternatives are now "3x the price."
Others were bothered by the airline's approach to reimbursing people. "Imagine taking money from people to provide a service and then just deciding not to provide that service anymore, but keep the money," one wrote. "When people complain, you just tell them to talk to their credit card companies. Some people would call that 'theft'."
Some were sad to see the affordable airline close down. "Silver Airlines is now out of business! Uggh! It was the best way to get to the Keys!" one fan wrote on X. "Where else can you fly in a pink plane?" Meanwhile, others didn't seem to have the same positive experience. "Not surprised. Worst airline I've ever flown," said one X user.
Tampa International Airport tried to ease travelers' minds, assuring them that they would have other options to get from TPA to areas around Florida, including Fort Lauderdale, Key West, and Pensacola.
Airline Shuts Down With No Warning, Leaving Travelers Stranded first appeared on Parade on Jun 11, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
