DALLAS – Today in Aviation, Miami-based Air Florida (QH) commenced revenue operations in 1972 using a number of second-hand Lockheed Electras.
Businessman Eli Timoner had seen the rise of Pacific Southwest Airlines (PS) in California and wanted to emulate its success with his new intrastate airline.
With twice-daily flights between Miami (MIA), Orlando (MCO), and St. Petersburg (PIE), the airline quickly carved out a niche for itself.
Source:: “Airways Magazine”