When I claim inside knowledge, I'll say so. Otherwise, my ability to locate, synthesize multiple sources and analyze information speaks for itself. Besides, my ex-wife would tell you I don't do 'feelings' well .

If Silver wants to initiate flights to Cuba, (and they won't be the only people trying to do that!), they can re-deploy existing aircraft or lease more. Saab 340s are available. Their niche probably isn't Miami-Havana, unless they want to operate planes the size of an Airbus A-380. Think FLL or PBI to smaller Cuban cities, as more appropriate for them. They do not currently operate from MIA. My analysis is that the Cuba possibilities are a convenient 'hook' for Victory Capital, their owner's, plans to sell the company. But Cuba would fit in nicely with their Caribbean operations.

No Regional has as many pilots as they'd like, including Silver. Pay more, you'll get 'em, even if they come from other carriers temporarily.

Since Silver is privately held, information about them is less available than for most airlines. I neither work for them, nor have insider information.