On March 13, 2020, in time for the Memorial Day weekend, Silver Airways is kicking off the summer travel season between two historic U.S. Air Force bases – Orlando International Airport, formerly McCoy Air Force Base, and Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport, located within Eglin Air Force Base. To celebrate the nonstop service, Silver is offering fares from $59.
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – On March 13, 2020, in time for the Memorial Day weekend, Silver Airways is kicking off the summer travel season between two historic U.S. Air Force bases – Orlando International Airport, formerly McCoy Air Force Base, and Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport, located within Eglin Air Force Base.
“I am proud that Silver Airways is bringing our safe, reliable and customer friendly service to all travelers to and from this amazing destination and in particular the men and women and their families who have served or are serving our country,” said Dermont Miles, U.S. Air Force veteran who served from Northwest Florida’s Eglin Air Force Base for many years and now serves as Silver Airways Vice President of Maintenance and Engineering.
“We are proud to have Silver Airways as a carrier partner at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport and look forward to continued success with direct service to Orlando International Airport,” said Okaloosa County Airports Director Tracy Stage.
To celebrate the nonstop service between Orlando and Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Silver is offering fares from $59 available at SilverAirways.com for a limited time for travel March 13 through May 20, 2020, for ticketing on or before February 29, 2020.
In addition, Silver Airways offers an 11 percent discount for active-duty military (and their spouse and children) traveling for leisure on all Silver Airways flights, including members of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard and reserve personnel on active duty status.
Silver Airways’ Orlando (MCO) – Destin-Fort Walton Beach (VPS) service
effective March 13, 2020 thru September 7, 2020:
| Origin/Destination | Departure | Arrival | Flight # | Stops | Frequency |
| Orlando – Destin-Fort Walton Beach | 10:30 am | 11:20 am | 141 | 0 | Friday to Monday |
| Destin-Fort Walton Beach – Orlando | 12:00 pm | 2:50 pm | 140 | 0 | Friday to Monday |
Silver Airways serves a large number of military communities throughout its Florida network and beyond. In addition to connecting Northwest Florida to Central Florida, this new service also provides convenient connections to Silver’s extensive network throughout the Sunshine State, The Bahamas and beyond.
