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Silver Airways to drop most of the Atlanta routes

Silver Airways (Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood) is trimming back its route structure again. The regional carrier will drop most of its routes radiating from the Atlanta hub. The carrier issued this statement today:

As part of its plan to strengthen operations, increase revenue, reduce costs, andbetter position the airline for future growth and other opportunities, Silver Airways today announced plans to exit much of its Atlanta network and redeploy its aircraft and team members to other key markets.

Silver has provided the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) with the required 90-day notice of its intent to discontinue scheduled service between Atlanta and five communities, including Muscle Shoals,
Alabama (MSL); Greenville, Mississippi (GLH); Laurel/Hattiesburg, Mississippi (PIB); Tupelo, Mississippi (TUP); and Meridian, Mississippi (MEI).

Silver does intend, however, to continue operations between Atlanta and Macon, Georgia (MCN), and between Macon and Orlando, Florida (MCO), as well as between Atlanta and Greenbrier/Lewisburg, West Virginia (LWB).

The airline also confirmed that once operations at the affected communities are discontinued, all team members in good standing who wish to remain with Silver will be offered opportunities elsewhere.

Copyright Photo: Brian McDonough/AirlinersGallery.com. SAAB 340B N420XJ (msn 420) taxies at Washington’s Dulles International Airport (IAD).

Silver Airways: AG Slide Show

Atlanta Route Map:

Silver Airways ATL 4.2014 Route Map

Strategic Airlines ends operations in Luxembourg

Strategic Airlines (Luxembourg) lost its major tour operator, Olympic Holidays, on October 3, 2012, forcing the company to go into administration (bankruptcy) the following day. The airline has suspended operations. The charter airline was operating three Airbus A320s. This ends the use of the Strategic Airlines brand unless the airline can find new investors. The company started operations in October 2010.

Copyright Photo: Keith Burton. Airbus A320-212 LX-STC (msn 420) approaches Gatwick Airport near London.

Strategic Airlines (Luxembourg):