Airline leaves travelers stranded while abruptly shutting down all flights

Nothing is worth than your flight getting cancelled. Well, what happens when your airline cancels every flight and shuts down operations?

Summer travelers just found out the hard way. Silver Airways, a Florida-based airline, left travelers stranded at the airport on Wednesday after announcing the company’s bankruptcy.

“We regret to inform you that we are ceasing operations as of today, June 11, 2025,” the airline posted on social media.

The carrier operated flights in Florida, the Bahamas, and throughout the Caribbean.

Here’s why Silver Airlines abruptly stopped its flights, and whether you can get a refund if you were affected by the cancelled flights.

Why did Silver Airlines abruptly stop operations?

Silver Airlines abruptly stopped operating because of a deal in which Silver sold its assets to an airline holding company.

That company, in turn, decided to shut down Silver Airlines.

“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 airline said in a statement.

Will Silver Airways passengers get a refund?

According to the airline, Silver Airways passengers with reservations will receive refunds through their credit cards or bookings with travel agencies.

“Please do not go to the airport,” the airline wrote. “All credit card purchases should be refundable through your credit card company or your travel agency.”

Our journalism needs your support. Please subscribe today to NJ.com.

Katherine Rodriguez can be reached at krodriguez@njadvancemedia.com. Have a tip? Tell us at nj.com/tips.