Remember that first time you ever flew? The mix of excitement and maybe a little nervousness? That's the feeling I had yesterday when Silver Airways launched its inaugural flight from Greensboro to Nashville. It was just pure, unadulterated fun.
We took off bright and early at 10:20 AM, heading south for just under two hours. Covered 377 miles to touch down in Nashville at 11:10 AM sharp. It felt like a quick hop, which is exactly what you'd expect from a regional carrier like Silver. They position themselves as the airline connecting Florida, the Southeast, and the Bahamas, and this flight was a perfect example of that.
The plane was one of their ATR 72s, a workhorse turbo prop you see quite often on these shorter routes. There were 70 of us crammed into that cabin, squeezed into a simple 2-2 seating arrangement. Nothing fancy, just the basics. But honestly? The one-way fares were incredibly low, maybe $50 or so? That's unheard of for this distance, especially compared to the long drive I know would take seven or eight hours from here. This flight cuts that time down to a fraction.
Getting to the airport, Piedmont Triad International, was surprisingly easy. They really live by their 'fly easy' motto. Check-in was smooth, no hassle. And let's be real, the atmosphere was electric. They even had a water cannon salute – seriously, who doesn't love a good water blast on a special occasion? It added a nice touch.
Inside the plane, the crew was top-notch. Attentive, friendly, just doing their job well. The whole operation felt well-organized. I gave it a Jeb score afterwards – 16 out of 25 stars. The ground experience got top marks, 5 stars. The seats were decent, maybe 4 stars. Food? Forgettable, probably 2 stars. In-flight entertainment? Barely existed, hence the 0 stars. But the onboarding service? Absolutely deserved those 5 stars.
Flights like this from Silver Airways are exactly why regional carriers matter. They open up connections between smaller communities, making travel accessible and saving people hours otherwise spent driving. This direct route from Greensboro to Nashville is a fantastic addition. It's simple, efficient, and honestly, just a lot of fun.