Silver Airways LLC is a United States regional airline with its headquarters in Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport in Broward County, Florida, near Fort Lauderdale.
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15 Facts About Silver Airways
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Silver Airways had been operating as Continental Connection on behalf of Continental Airlines.
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Silver Airways expanded their network numerous times in the second half of 2012.
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In Late 2011 Silver Airways began a new operation in Montana serving eight cities from a hub at Billings.
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In September 2013, Silver Airways announced an expansion of its intra-Florida and Florida-Bahamas network.
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In 2013, Silver Airways was named one of the Top 10 Best U S Airlines in the Conde Nast Traveler's 26th annual Readers' Choice Awards.
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In February 2014, the airline and its owners, Victory Park Capital, announced they had obtained up to $73 million in additional financing from GB Credit Partners, LLC, the investment management affiliate of Gordon Brothers Group and Crystal Financial LLC In February 2014, Silver Airways announced it planned to exit its Cleveland Network, retire its Beech 1900Ds, and strengthen its core network and Saab 340B Plus fleet.
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In March 2014, Silver Airways completed its first ever IATA Operational Safety Audit .
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In May 2014, Silver Airways announced it was a new stand-alone airline after the launch of its own independent reservations system, CEO Dave Pflieger described the airline as a hybrid carrier, part start-up, part turnaround, both independent and a partner to a larger airline .
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Silver Airways noted that it was "rationalizing" its fleet and network and "only flying where it makes sense", so the airline could not only meet but exceed guests' expectations and continue to grow the airline.
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In January 2015, Silver Airways added Panama City, Florida, to its list of destinations, by starting services to Orlando and Tampa from the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport.
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Silver Airways has committed to a long-term 30-year lease from the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority to headquarter its new maintenance facility in Orlando.
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However, later, Silver Airways was only granted nine Cuban cities, being denied the Havana route.
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In November 2019, Silver Airways created a codeshare partnership with Delta Air Lines and American Airlines to provide single ticket booking with baggage transfers to destinations in the Caribbean.
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In February 2020, Silver Airways announced new services to Charleston International Airport from its hubs in Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, and Tampa, however due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts on aviation, the services were initially postponed until November 2020 when service was started.
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