About Southern Airways Express
Southern Airways Express is a regional United States airline headquartered in Palm Beach, FL. The carrier operates under the IATA designator 9X and the ICAO designator FRL; air-traffic controllers address its flight crews on the radio with the callsign "FRIENDLY CITY". The airline was founded in 2013 and currently operates a fleet of approximately 60 aircraft.
Within the US air-travel ecosystem, Southern Airways Express sits in the "Regional" segment. Regional carriers operate the smaller jets and turboprops that feed traffic into the major hubs. Most of their flights are operated under the brand of a major partner, but the safety oversight, crews, and aircraft remain the regional carrier's responsibility.
Codes & identifiers
| Legal / brand name | Southern Airways Express |
|---|---|
| IATA code | 9X |
| ICAO code | FRL |
| Radio callsign | FRIENDLY CITY |
| Category | Regional |
| Headquarters | Palm Beach, FL |
| Year founded | 2013 |
| Fleet size | 60 aircraft |
| Official website | www.iflysouthern.com |
Hub & focus airports
The airports below are listed as hubs or focus cities for Southern Airways Express. From these airports the carrier operates the densest schedule of nonstop departures, holds the most gate space, and typically supports the broadest range of international or long-haul service.
| Airport | City | State | IATA | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis International Airport | Memphis | TN | MEM |
Large hub |
| Pittsburgh International Airport | Pittsburgh | PA | PIT |
Large hub |
| Bradford Regional Airport | Bradford | PA | BFD |
Medium hub |
| Daniel K. Inouye International Airport | Honolulu, Oahu | HI | HNL |
Large hub |
Booking & service notes
Schedules, fares, and aircraft assignments for Southern Airways Express change frequently, sometimes weekly. The data on this page is intended as a stable reference for codes, headquarters, fleet scale, and hub list; for live availability, fare class rules, baggage policies, and seat selection, always consult the carrier's own booking system at www.iflysouthern.com. When a flight is operated under Southern Airways Express's code but flown by a regional partner, the operating carrier is normally disclosed on the booking page; this distinction matters for elite-status benefits and, in rare cases, for irregular-operations rebooking.