Silver Airways Ends Flights to Dominica Amid Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Restructuring

Silver Airways, a key regional carrier with strong ties to the U.S. Virgin Islands' transportation network, has announced it will discontinue all flights to Dominica as part of its ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring.   The decision, revealed after the airline filed for voluntary bankruptcy protection on December 30, 2024, in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida, also includes the termination of flights to other destinations, notably Orlando, marking a substantial shift in Silver’s operations. The carrier has canceled bookings for multiple travelers, including those with tickets scheduled through August 2025, the Consortium has learned. For the U.S. Virgin Islands, where Silver has played a crucial role in inter-island and regional travel, the move raises concerns about connectivity, economic impact, and the future of regional air travel. The USVI is also home to a significant Dominican diaspora, making this change even more consequential. Silver ...