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BVIAA took proactive steps ahead of Silver Airways shutdown- Kurt A.G. Menal

- Cape Air & InterCaribbean assisting with increased demand
Silver Airways filed for bankruptcy in December 2024 and ceased operations on June 11, 2025. Photo: X/Silver Airways
Mr Kurt A.G. Menal, Managing Director of the BVI Airport Authority, said they have proactively engaged airlines currently servicing the San Juan to Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport route since the Silver Airways bankruptcy announcement. Photo: Internet Source
Mr Kurt A.G. Menal, Managing Director of the BVI Airport Authority, said they have proactively engaged airlines currently servicing the San Juan to Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport route since the Silver Airways bankruptcy announcement. Photo: Internet Source
Cape Air and InterCaribbean Airways have stepped up to assist with the increased demand resulting from Silver Airways’ cessation of service. Photo: Internet Source
Cape Air and InterCaribbean Airways have stepped up to assist with the increased demand resulting from Silver Airways’ cessation of service. Photo: Internet Source
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Silver Airways has ceased all operations today, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Florida, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean, and the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) has taken proactive steps to address the void in air travel this would cause.

The airline’s move comes as it filed for bankruptcy in December 2024, to secure additional capital and for financial restructuring.

Silver Airways, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, provided a network of flights, particularly connecting Tortola to various Caribbean destinations and, at one point, to its San Juan hub. 

The airline used to conduct two flights daily from San Juan, Puerto Rico, to the Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island. 

BVIAA engaged airlines servicing the SJU-EIS route

Mr Kurt A.G. Menal, Managing Director of BVIAA, told our news centre today, June 11, 2025, that they have been closely monitoring the situation surrounding Silver Airways for several months. 

The BVIAA, he said, has maintained open lines of communication with the airline during this period. 

“We recognise the importance of reliable air service to the Territory, particularly along the San Juan (SJU) to Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS) route.”

In anticipation of potential disruptions, the BVIAA “proactively engaged” airlines currently servicing the San Juan to Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport route in discussions. 

Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) confirmed these engagements to our news centre, which he said could “possibly augment” the service. 

Mr Menal added, “As a result of these efforts, several carriers have already begun to address the increased demand resulting from Silver Airways' cessation of service.”

Airlines stepping up to assist are Cape Air and InterCaribbean Airways, Mr Menal confirmed. 

“We remain committed to enhancing air service to the Virgin Islands by increasing route options and strengthening connectivity,” Menal added.

17 Responses to “BVIAA took proactive steps ahead of Silver Airways shutdown- Kurt A.G. Menal”

  • local boy (11/06/2025, 13:41) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    I thought 284 Airways was buying the defunk airline.
  • VG Resident (11/06/2025, 13:41) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Hope silver did not stick it to you too much!
  • ndp (11/06/2025, 13:54) Like (2) Dislike (4) Reply
    Is this another bvi airways fraud gone bad?
  • Pablo (11/06/2025, 14:40) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Maybe the BVI Government should invest 5 Million in Silver
    • @Pablo (12/06/2025, 05:12) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      I won't be surprised if they in talks as we speak. This time they going to double the investment to 10 million.
  • Out of Business (11/06/2025, 15:33) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Bank closeibg , Air line closing , whaf next , Supermarket.?
    • @Out of Business (12/06/2025, 05:14) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      Nope! Supermarket buying multi million dollar hotels on behalf of family members sat in the HOA.
  • Sad (11/06/2025, 15:43) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Sad, just sad
  • No (11/06/2025, 16:56) Like (22) Dislike (0) Reply
    Oh Lord no. Not Intercaribbean. Worst airline ever. Worst than LIAT and you guys want people to travel with them? Please find a replacement. Please find something else urgently.
  • Interesting (11/06/2025, 17:05) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    I wonder if they paid their fees like they did in Anguilla, yea Menal, show us they were paying and be accountable. Also, how did you prepare if nothing has changed from adding existing air lift? Seems like you just bulldozed talking points.
    • HMMM (12/06/2025, 12:57) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      So is how much silver owe bviaa and how long they behind. and what menal was doing all the time to make them pay up? Or was silver just allowed to keep running up a bill and not paying?
  • Really (11/06/2025, 18:09) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    What proactive measures did Menal put in place? Sounds like smoke and mirrors to me!!
    • @Really (12/06/2025, 10:32) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      He was just talking crap out the other hole. Shouldn't the measures be in place long before this Airline ceased operations. Bet they were still taking reservations days before closing. In this place, it seems everything is a big secret until the muck hit the fan then everybody starts trying to fix this or that, coming to the public talking from both sides of their mouth as if we stupid. The airline filed bankruptcy, in Dec. 2024 and was trying to restructure but closed 6 months after due to lack of interest by investors. So, he sat there cowardly waiting for them to figure whats next instead of doing his job to ensure there were add'l airlift. Guess the exorbitant amount we pay him monthly isn't enough for him to do his job properly.Who trying to fly with Lee at and Eenta Cari b en? We going from bad to worst. Time to go back travelling by Steamer like my granpa and others did back in 1950s and 60s. I wonder if my jackass can swim from here to Antigua?
  • Crap (11/06/2025, 23:01) Like (35) Dislike (0) Reply
    Proactive? Rubbish. Every Silver hub, staff, passenger and pilot woke up this morning to this. Yea we knoq about the problem ongoing with bankruptcy but nobody knew yesterday what was announced today. Maybe a manager or 2 were told last night and that's it. When passengers came, they went to other counters seeing if they could buy a ticket. BVIAA wasn't there to help nobody stranded. If you could pay Cape their over 800 then pay it.
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    We can't blame thr government for this because it's every silver destination, St Thomas, PR, Dominica, U.S - whole ting shut down.

    Intercaribbean is another story to tell. They got their own problems they can't get under control so let we wait and see if they will be more reliable because of the demand. I doubt it. Hooe Caribbean Airline step up to the plate and offer more frequent flights to PR instead of 2 days a week
  • lawd no (11/06/2025, 23:03) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Not interested caribbean. We are doomed
    • to lawd no (12/06/2025, 09:31) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      Silver not only in Caribbean but throughout america too. the entire company shut down. saddes thing this that Caribbean have fewer options for air travel so we feel it the most
  • WEW (12/06/2025, 12:04) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    An opportunity to start BVI AIRWAYS! ... again


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