DPM: ‘No stone unturned’ in filling Silver Airways gap

Silver Airways collapse disrupts Bahamas peak tourism season

The abrupt closure of US regional carrier Silver Airways has delivered a major blow to the Bahamas’ tourism sector, just as the country enters its peak summer season. Silver Airways, which filed for bankruptcy and ceased all operations this week, was expected to provide up to 90,000 passenger seats between December and July—many of them servicing Florida-based travellers heading to the Family Islands in July and August. Kerry Fountain, Executive…

DPM: ‘No stone unturned’ in filling Silver Airways gap

The Deputy Prime Minister yesterday pledged to “leave no stone unturned” in filling the airlift void created by Silver Airways’ collapse with Bahamasair already called upon to help.