Florida-based regional air carrier Silver Airways abruptly canceled all flights Wednesday and will cease operations going forward after selling off its assets as part of bankruptcy proceedings.
The airline made the sudden announcement on its website and social media channels, telling customers not to go to the airport.
“We regret to inform you that we are ceasing operations as of today, June 11, 2025,” the statement reads. “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 in Florida, the Bahamas and the Caribbean. Please do not go to the airport. All credit card purchases should be refundable through your credit card company or your travel agency.”
Silver launched in 2011, but filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in December. The airline flew to dozens of locations in Florida, the Bahamas and the Caribbean.
Seaborne Airlines, an affiliated seaplane carrier that flies between St. Croix and St. Thomas, will continue operating.
Many of the airlines’ employees were also laid off.
“A small group will be asked to stay on temporarily to assist with asset management and records,” CEO Steven Rossum told staff late Tuesday. “Those individuals will be contacted directly.”
Passengers at five destinations in Florida and 11 in the Bahamas and the Caribbean were left stranded, the South Florida Sun Sentinel reported.
A total of 52 flights were canceled Wednesday, according to FlightAware.
