Air Florida

Air Florida was a U.S. airline founded in 1971 and headquartered in Miami, Florida. It expanded during the period of deregulation in the American airline industry, initially focusing on routes from Florida before adding domestic services and destinations in Canada, the Caribbean, and parts of Europe. Its operations were centered on scheduled short- and medium-haul passenger services using narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737. After rapid expansion in the early 1980s, the airline faced operational and financial difficulties, compounded by the impact of major accidents. Air Florida ceased operations and entered bankruptcy proceedings in 1984; the brand is no longer active as an independent airline.

Air Florida was founded in Florida in 1971 as an airline initially focused on services connected with the state. Its growth coincided with major changes in the competitive environment of the U.S. airline industry and the opportunities created by deregulation. The carrier expanded from Florida and domestic routes to destinations in Canada, the Caribbean, and parts of Europe. Its core business was scheduled passenger transportation, with narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 used for short- and medium-haul operations. The airline's development was seriously affected by two major accidents. In January 1982, an Air Florida flight crashed near Washington, D.C., causing substantial loss of life. In January 1983, another Air Florida flight was involved in a fatal accident in Florida. These events damaged the airline's public image and added to its operating difficulties. The company subsequently faced continuing competitive, cost, and cash-flow pressures. Air Florida ceased operations and entered bankruptcy proceedings in 1984, and the brand did not continue as an active independent passenger airline.

• 1984

  Cessation of Operations

  [1]Air Floridaen.wikipedia.org

  Air Florida ceased operations and entered bankruptcy proceedings, exiting the aviation market.

• 1983

  Air Florida Flight 855 Accident

  [3]Air Florida Flight 855en.wikipedia.org

  Air Florida Flight 855 crashed near Florida, with no survivors.

• 1982

  Crash near Washington, D.C.

  [2]Air Florida Flight 90en.wikipedia.org

  An Air Florida flight crashed near Washington, D.C., causing significant casualties and severely impacting the company's reputation.

• 1971

  Company Founded

  [1]Air Floridaen.wikipedia.org

  Air Florida was founded in Florida, United States, and began preparations for passenger aviation operations.

Regional and medium-haul scheduled passenger airline

• Air passenger services

  Scheduled passenger flights

  Air Florida's core business was scheduled passenger air transportation serving U.S. domestic routes as well as destinations in Canada, the Caribbean, and parts of Europe. The service ended when the airline ceased operations.

1. 1Air Floridaen.wikipedia.org
2. 2Air Florida Flight 90en.wikipedia.org
3. 3Air Florida Flight 855en.wikipedia.org