Air Florida

Air Florida

:"This article discusses the 1971-1984 airline. For the current carrier, see Air Florida Airlines."Infobox_Airline | airline=Air Florida
logo=Logoairflorida.pnglogo_size=100
IATA=QH
ICAO=FLA
callsign=PALM
parent=Air Florida, Inc.
founded=1971
ceased=1984
headquarters=Miami, FL
key_people=
hubs=Miami International Airport
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Air Florida was an American low-cost carrier that operated from 1971 to 1984.

History

Air Florida was a small U.S. and international airline based out of Miami International Airport. It started operations in 1972, after being formed in 1971. Initial aircraft included the Boeing 707, later transitioning to the Lockheed L-188 Electra turboprop. Air Florida's fleet would grow to include the McDonnell Douglas DC-9, Boeing 727, Boeing 737, and McDonnell Douglas DC-10. In addition to Air Florida having a large presence in the Northeast-to-Florida market during the 1970s and 1980s, the airline also expanded internationally and served various points in the Caribbean and South America, as well as London, Brussels, Shannon and Amsterdam.

As with many airlines during the deregulation era, "Air Florida" expanded rapidly and began to incur heavy financial losses. The crash of Air Florida Flight 90 in 1982 accelerated its demise and it declared bankruptcy and ceased operations on July 3, 1984.

Flight 90 Accident

On January 13, 1982, Air Florida Flight 90 crashed into Washington, DC's 14th Street Bridge and fell into the Potomac River shortly after taking off. A total of 70 passengers and 4 crew died and four motorists on the bridge. The crash prompted modifications to Air Florida's pilot training regarding anti-ice systems. The FAA also required revised aircraft de-icing procedures at airports.

Acquisition attempt and bankruptcy

Air Florida tried to buy out Western Airlines during the 1980s, to increase its presence in the West and begin flights to Mexico and western Canada. The negotiations with Western got Air Florida 16 percent of the California-based company. Western was later absorbed by Delta Air Lines. Air Florida filed for bankruptcy and eventually folded on July 3, 1984. Its assets were acquired by Midway Airlines. [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9507E6DE1F38F936A2575BC0A963948260]

ponsorship

Air Florida sponsored Southampton Football Club, an English Football League side, during the 1983-84 season, in which Southampton were league runners-up. The deal was cancelled after one season due to Air Florida's insolvency.

Fleet

The airline operated the following:
*Boeing 707
*Boeing 727
*Boeing 737
*Douglas DC-9
*Douglas DC-10
*Lockheed L-188 Electra

External links

*Airchive.com: [http://www.airchive.com/SITE%20PAGES/TIMETABLES-AIR%20FLORIDA.html Air Florida] timetable and route map images
*timetableimages.com: [http://www.timetableimages.com/ttimages/qh.htm Air Florida] timetable and route map images
*RoadstotheFuture.com: [http://www.roadstothefuture.com/AirFlorida_SubwayDis.html 14th Street Bridge, the Air Florida Crash, and Subway Disaster]


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