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| Commenced operations | January 17, 1986 | ||||||
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| Ceased operations | January 5, 1988 | ||||||
| Operating bases | Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport | ||||||
| Fleet size | 3 Boeing 727 [2] | ||||||
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