Silver Airways unexpectedly cancels all flights out of Florida airport: report
A statement obtained from MCO's Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and Community Relations Angela Starke read:
'We received notification yesterday afternoon that, effective immediately, all departing and arriving flights with Silver Airlines are canceled.'
It is unclear what was behind the sudden cancellations.
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The unexpected move comes just two months after the airline issued an open letter to its customers, announcing they voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Silver Airways affirmed to its customers that all flight tickets remain valid and that they remain under normal operations.
'We anticipate completing this process by the first quarter of 2025, emerging stronger and ready to continue serving you with the same dedication we've upheld for over 13 years,' they said in the release on Dec. 30.
The airline added that the decision will allow them to undergo a financial restructuring they hope will strengthen the company and benefit its passengers.
WFLA.com has reached out to Silver Airways for comment.
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