SAVANNAH, Ga. — An ******* has announced plans to expand service throughout the Southeast.

Silver Airways officials said in a statement Thursday they’ll start operating routes to New Orleans, Birmingham, Alabama, and the Savannah-Hilton Head airport.

Officials say the ******* will begin operating routes in New Orleans and Birmingham June 16, service to Savannah-Hilton Head begins June 23.

President and CEO of the Birmingham Airport Authority Alfonso Denson says officials are excited to expand service to ******* and New Orleans because both are popular destinations for business and leisure travellers.

Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport Executive Director Greg Kelly says service to Orlando marks the first time the airport will have a direct route to ******* since 2011.

Silver Airways is based in Fort Lauderdale, ******* and also travels to the Bahamas.