Travelers Left Stranded: 'Do Not Go to the Airport' as Silver Airways Shuts Down Abruptly

There’s being late for a flight, and then there’s completely missing
every
flight because your airline just went bankrupt.

This is what occurred to numerous travelers this week after Silver Airways, a local airline based in Florida, suddenly declared it would be halting operations with immediate effect.

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Travelers moving between Florida, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean found themselves stranded at airports without prior notice, lacking backup flight arrangements, and unable to find any customer service representatives.

“We regret to inform you that we are ceasing operations as of today, June 11, 2025,” the airline posted on
Instagram
Please refrain from going to the airport.

The bankruptcy arrived without any warning and provided minimal explanations, leaving many questions for those who had pre-paid for their tickets. Below is an account of what caused the abrupt downfall of the airline—and guidance on how to proceed if your summer travel plans have been significantly disrupted.

What went wrong?

Silver Airways has officially completed its final flight. Approximately five months after filing for bankruptcy,
Chapter 11 bankruptcy
, the airline based in Florida decided to ground all flights — and this decision was not due to bad weather conditions.

Recently, the firm announced that it had transferred its holdings to another airline corporation as part of an overhaul plan. However, rather than resurrecting the label, the acquiring entity chose to discontinue all activities.

“In an effort to reorganize through bankruptcy, Silver agreed to sell its assets to another airline holding company; however, this company has decided against continuing Silver’s flight operations,” the airline stated.

Silver had anticipated that the bankruptcy would attract new investment and provide a route to fiscal recuperation. However, the downturn has resulted in passengers being trapped and employees losing their jobs, making it an expensive diversion for all parties concerned.

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What about the travelers?

If you’re among those stranded due to Silver’s abrupt closure, don’t look for compensation from the airline directly. The last message posted on their Instagram page stated unequivocally that refunds would not be issued to customers.

However, not all hope has vanished.

According to the
U.S. Department of Transportation
Depending on your payment method, you may have the chance to reclaim your funds. Should you have purchased your ticket using a credit card, you could contest the charge with your card provider under the Fair Credit Billing Act.

Make certain to attach a copy of your ticket and receipt, and explicitly state that the airline has stopped operating and did not provide the service you paid for.

Don’t delay for too long. Usually, you have up to 60 days from the issuance of your statement – which contains the charge for your airline ticket – to initiate the dispute process.

If you made your reservation via a travel agent or an external website, it might be beneficial to contact them to explore whether they can assist with obtaining a refund or suggest alternative options. Certain agencies include additional safeguards or procedures within their offerings.