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AIR FLORIDAAir Florida was an intrastate, and eventually international, carrier based in Miami in the 1970s and early 1980s. The airline, along with its Air Florida Commuter affiliates, dominated the Florida intrastate market for over a decade. Flights began in 1972 between Miami and St. Petersburg with a leased 707, which was quickly replaced by Lockheed Electra turboprops. Douglas DC-9s, Boeing 737s and 727s were also operated during the late 70s. With the advent of deregulation, Air Florida quickly expanded into the Caribbean, the northeast, and even operated widebody DC-10s to Europe. The carrier purchased commuter airline Air Sunshine in 1979, but waited until 1980 to create the Air Florida Commuter system. After a well publicized crash in 1982, Air Florida fell into financial turmoil and shut down in 1984.Lockheed Electra at Miami in 1974.  Douglas DC-9s were Air Florida's primary aircraft type during 1977-78. The red lips beneath the cockpit windows were part of Air Florida's K.I.S.S. (keep it sweet and simple) advertising campaign. Note the Florida flag just aft of the passenger door.  Air Florida route map from September 1, 1978.  Boeing 737s became the primary aircraft type in 1979. N57AF is pictured at Miami in the classic blue-and-green color scheme.  NEXT AIRLINE: AIR FLORIDA COMMUTER BACK TO GALLERY INDEX For additional timetable images and information, visit the Air Florida pages at Air Times and Timetable Images. QH air florida history |
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