8/26/2008
HURRICANE GUSTAV – AUGUST 26, 2008
6/19/2008
Immigration regulation in Curacao with reference to minors (18 years and under) traveling unaccompanied or without their parents or legal guardians must have in their possession a signed letter from the parent along with a copied identification card with a signature to authenticate the signed letter, permitting travel.
The persons on the receiving end must also have a copy of the parents’ permission and must inform immigration prior to the minors’ arrival that they will be responsible for their care while on the island.
If these criteria are not met then the minor will be refused entry and returned on the flight.
4/9/2008
Miami, FL - April 9, 2008 - Air Jamaica announces today that passengers departing from Miami or Ft. Lauderdale will be able to earn triple miles on all flights to Montego Bay or Kingston with the airline’s 7th Heaven Rewards program. This special offer is available on travel from now through April 30, 2008.
3/26/2008
Miami, FL - March 26, 2008 - Air Jamaica is operating on a regular schedule today following a brief disruption in service yesterday. All flights, from all gateways and to all destinations in the Caribbean are scheduled for normal departure today.
3/13/2008
Kingston, Jamaica (March 13, 2008): On Wednesday March 12, 2008 Air Jamaica was formally presented with the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Registration Certificate to symbolize the airline being added to the IOSA registry in November 2007. This certification has been awarded for conforming 100 % with the mandatory requirements of the programme which covered 942 disciplines.
3/11/2008
Miami, Florida - March 11, 2008 - Beginning April 1, Air Jamaica will offer six weekly flights from LAX to Montego Bay. Southern California residents will now have increased frequency with the only non-stop service from Los Angeles to Jamaica, which offers a convenient travel time of just 5.5 hours from takeoff to touchdown.
2/27/2008
Miami, Florida – February 26, 2008 – Starting April 1, 2008 Air Jamaica will offer four daily nonstop flights between JFK and Jamaica in response to the overwhelming demand from the Greater New York area’s leisure travelers, businesses and Diaspora communities.
2/1/2008
Miami, Florida - January 31, 2008 - Air Jamaica, The World’s Best Airline to the Caribbean, announces today an increase to daily service to Jamaica from Orlando International Airport. This increase to daily service is effective March 9, 2008 and offers Orlando residents, as well as travelers from Northern Florida, a centrally located flight option, and the only nonstop flight from Orlando to Jamaica.
1/22/2008
Miami, Florida - January 22, 2008 - Air Jamaica, The World’s Best Airline to the Caribbean announces today, a very special sale from the U.S. to Montego Bay, Jamaica. These fares are valid for travel from February 3 to April 30, 2008. The “Sand, Sea, and Sun”, fares must be purchased by February 5, 2008. Fares are valid to Montego Bay from the following cities: Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, New York and Philadelphia.
12/18/2007
Miami, FL – December 18, 2007 – Air Jamaica today announces a special winter fare sale featuring 25% savings on every seat, on every flight from every gateway to every destination. These special fares can only be purchased online at www.airjamaica.com and are valid for travel from January 5 – April 15, 2008. The winter sale provides savings on all fares when the following promotion code and coupon number are used on the booking page: Promotion Code: WIN 18 / Coupon Number: NSOIMAS
12/14/2007
Miami, FL – December 14, 2007 - Air Jamaica, “The World’s Best Airline to the Caribbean” was honored with three top awards at The World Travel Awards held at the Beaches Resort in Providenciales, Turks & Caicos on December 12. The awards are voted on by over 160,000 travel professionals including 110,000 travel agents.
11/5/2007
Miami, Florida - November 2, 2007 - Passengers flying with Air Jamaica, the World’s Best Airline to the Caribbean, now have the option of checking-in online from all gateways system wide and up to 24 hours before departure. This serves as a significant enhancement over the previous check in window of up to 18 hours before departure, from only four gateways. This new option will expedite the check-in process and enable passengers to reduce the length of time spent checking in at the airport.
10/30/2007
Miami, Florida - October 30, 2007 - In preparation for the busy holiday season ahead, Air Jamaica announces today that it has added additional flights to handle the needs of increased travelers from December 15, 2007 through January 8, 2008.
10/29/2007
Kingston, Jamaica – October 23, 2007 – With the anticipated increase of checked baggage to the Caribbean over the holiday season, Air Jamaica announces new checked baggage requirements that may affect passengers traveling in November and December 2007.
10/2/2007
Kingston, Jamaica - October 2, 2007 - Air Jamaica, The World’s Best Airline to the Caribbean, today announces its Blow Out sale offering savings of 25 percent off all flights and all fares to all of its Caribbean destinations from all of its 10 U.S. gateways: Atlanta, Baltimore/Washington, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, Miami, Newark, New York (JFK), Orlando, and Philadelphia as well as Toronto.
9/20/2007
Kingston, Jamaica - September 20, 2007 – Air Jamaica, the World’s best Airline to the Caribbean was honored last night by Counterpart International for furthering the cause of using sustainable tourism to enhance and improve the health, wealth, culture and environment of the communities it serves. Air Jamaica was presented with the World Tourism Forum Award for Peace and Sustainable Tourism at Counterpart International’s 2007 World Leadership Awards on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at Guastavino’s in New York City.
9/20/2007
KINGSTON, JAMAICA – September 20, 2007 – The end of summer doesn’t have to mean the end of warm-weather getaways, and visitors looking for a tropical escape can enjoy spectacular savings during Jamaica’s and Air Jamaica’s Fabulous Fall Sale. Now through October 5, 2007, travelers can book discounted airfare and hotel stays valid for travel to Jamaica now through December 14, 2007.
9/18/2007
Kingston, Jamaica – September 18, 2007 – Passengers flying with Air Jamaica, the World’s Best Airline to the Caribbean, now have the option of checking in for their flights online at www.AirJamaica.com. The new option, Web Check-In (WCI) will significantly expedite the check-in process and enable passengers to reduce the length of time checking in at the airport.
8/30/2007
Kingston, Jamaica – August 30, 2007 – Air Jamaica’s “Huge Caribbean Sale” has just been extended again, this time through September 13, 2007. This very special sale is valid from all of Air Jamaica’s U.S. gateways to Montego Bay and Kingston, Jamaica; Barbados, Curacao, St. Lucia and Grenada. These fares are valid for travel from September 7 – December 14, 2007 and must be purchased by September 13, 2007.
8/22/2007
Kingston, Jamaica - August 22, 2007 – Air Jamaica’s Huge Caribbean Sale has just been extended until August 30. This very special sale is valid from all of Air Jamaica’s U.S. gateways to Montego Bay and Kingston, Jamaica; Barbados, Curacao, St. Lucia and Grenada. These fares are valid for travel from September 7 – December 14 and must be purchased by August 30.
8/22/2007
Kingston, Jamaica - August 22, 2007 - All Air Jamaica flights to and from Kingston and Montego Bay, Jamaica will operate as scheduled today.
8/21/2007
Kingston, Jamaica - August 21, 2007 - Air Jamaica Flight #034 from Ft. Lauderdale arrived in Montego Bay’s Donald Sangster International Airport at 5:18 p.m. yesterday, making it the first commercial flight back to Jamaica after Hurricane Dean.
8/21/2007
Kingston, Jamaica – August 21, 2007 – Air Jamaica resumed operations today at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, Jamaica. Check in facilities opened this morning at 9:00AM local time.
8/20/2007
Kingston, Jamaica – August 20, 2007 – Air Jamaica has rescheduled many flights from various gateways in the US to Montego Bay Jamaica today, August 20, 2007 as the Donald Sangster International Airport has reopened after the passing of Hurricane Dean.
8/20/2007
Kingston, Jamaica – August 20, 2007 – Air Jamaica has cancelled all flights scheduled to and from the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston today, Monday, August 20, 2007. The Donald Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay is expected to reopen this afternoon.
8/19/2007
Kingston, Jamaica – August 19, 2007 – Air Jamaica has cancelled all flights to and from Jamaica from the U.S., Toronto and London for today, August 19, 2007 due to Hurricane Dean, which will affect portions of Jamaica.
8/18/2007
Kingston, Jamaica - August 18, 2007 - Air Jamaica has cancelled all flights to and from Jamaica from the U.S., Toronto and London for this Sunday, August 19, 2007 due to Hurricane Dean, which will affect portions of Jamaica.
8/16/2007
Kingston, Jamaica - August 16, 2007 - Air Jamaica has put measures in place to assist passengers whose travel plans may be affected by the impending passage of Hurricane Dean.
8/9/2007
Kingston, Jamaica – August 9, 2007 – Air Jamaica announces today, a very special sale from all of its U.S. gateways to Montego Bay and Kingston, Jamaica; Barbados, Curacao, St. Lucia and Grenada. These fares are valid for travel from September 7 – December 14 and must be purchased by August 23.
8/3/2007
Kingston, Jamaica – August 03, 2007 – Air Jamaica is boasting a remarkable summer season with increased passenger loads in July over the corresponding period last year, and strong advance bookings for August.
7/31/2007
Kingston, Jamaica – July 31, 2007 – Some 15 exhibitors are expected to participate in the first Travel, Tourism and Trade Village, a new feature at Air Jamaica Day this year, to be held on Monday, August 6, 2007 starting at 1:00 pm on the grounds of the Powerade Center in Brampton, Ontario.
7/25/2007
Kingston, Jamaica - July 25, 2007 - Air Jamaica launched the inaugural flight of its new non-stop service from Fort Lauderdale to Barbados on July 22, making it the only airline that flies non-stop from Fort Lauderdale to Barbados. All passengers and crew on the flight were included in the celebration and fanfare, enjoying refreshments and receiving gift bags before the celebratory ribbon cutting. Once on board, all passengers were given an inaugural flight certificate commemorating Air Jamaica’s newest non-stop flight, which runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday between FLL and BGI. Of course, once the flight was in the air, passengers enjoyed Air Jamaica’s famous Lovebird Hospitality, complimentary champagne and free in-flight meals and entertainment - all part of what makes Air Jamaica the World’s Best Airline to the Caribbean.
6/26/2007
Kingston, Jamaica – June 26, 2007 – Since the inception of the new 7th Heaven Rewards mileage program over 40,000 new members have enrolled, bringing the total of registered members to over 170,000. The airline’s loyalty rewards program was changed to a miles based system in May 2006 with over 3,500 awards or nearly 70,000,000 miles being redeemed by members since the switch over.
6/22/2007
Kingston, Jamaica – June 22, 2007 – Air Jamaica officials today announced that the transition of Air Jamaica Vacations to a Strategic Business Unit of The Mark Travel Corporation will be complete and in effect as of July 1, 2007.
The Mark Travel Corporation will manage the Air Jamaica Vacations brand, maintaining its name brand equity and products in the marketplace. The new marketing team will be located in Orlando, Florida, headed up by Mr. Bryan Shilling, Vice President and General Manager of the brand and Mr. Brian deMercado, Director of Marketing. To ensure a smooth transition, all bookings will be based on arrival date, regardless of the date the reservation was made. Therefore, all travel with an arrival date up to and including June 30, 2007 will be handled by Air Jamaica Vacations/Air Jamaica; all travel with an arrival date from July 1, 2007 forward will be handled by Air Jamaica Vacations/The Mark Travel Corporation.
6/21/2007
KINGSTON, JAMAICA – June 21, 2007 – Air Jamaica announced it will inaugurate non-stop service between Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and The Grantley Adams International (BGI) Airport in Barbados. Starting July 22, 2007, the flight will operate 3 days per week and offers new links from FLL to other islands in the Eastern Caribbean, filling the existing void of service into that region.
6/14/2007
Customers Flying to Jamaica Pay as Little as $39 Each way
Kingston, Jamaica – June 14, 2007 – Air Jamaica makes travel to Jamaica even more affordable with the “Mid-Week Madness” sale. With these reduced fares, customers traveling Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday to Montego Bay or Kingston from Miami pay $39, plus taxes and fees, each way and from Ft. Lauderdale pay $44, plus taxes and fees, each way. Savvy vacation planners and business people on a budget can take advantage of this sale until June 20, 2007 for travel June 19 – November 15, 2007.
6/1/2007
MIAMI – (June 1, 2007) – Air Jamaica Vacations announced today its “Give You More” sale, featuring an array of discounts and special offerings at participating resorts in Jamaica and throughout the Caribbean. Travelers can book their dream vacation with up to 40 percent off hotel accommodations now through June 15, 2007 at more than 180 resorts and hotels featured in the Air Jamaica Vacations product lineup.
5/31/2007
Kingston, Jamaica - May 31, 2007 - Air Jamaica “The World’s Best Airline to the Caribbean” has announced the launch of its new summer schedule from Los Angeles to Jamaica, flying daily June 28 through September 4 from Los Angeles to Jamaica, further expanding destination options for travelers on the West Coast. Both the departure and arrival times allow for convenient connections throughout the western USA. This expanded service increases Air Jamaica’s existing schedule from 5 days per week to daily.
5/8/2007
Kingston, Jamaica - May 8, 2007 - In continuation of its philanthropic efforts, Air Jamaica has lent its support to another initiative, “Jamaica 360º Sun Festival” Black College Graduation Celebration, Empowerment Forum and Career Expo. As the official airline sponsor of this new and exciting program, 100 recent graduates from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) will be flown to Jamaica as participants in the inaugural event. This project, which has been endorsed by Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Entertainment and Culture Hon. Aloun N’dombet is the brainchild of Xavier Artis, CEO and Founder of Recycling Inspiration.
4/30/2007
Kingston, Jamaica – April 30, 2007 – Air Jamaica officials today announced that as of August 1, 2007, the vacation division, Air Jamaica Vacations will be outsourced to The Mark Travel Corporation headquartered in Milwaukee, WI. Air Jamaica Vacations will be operated from Orlando Florida. The Mark Travel Corp. is a recognized leader in vacation company management and currently operates 16 vacation brands.
2/23/2007
BALTIMORE - February 23, 2007 – Congresswoman Yvette Clarke poses with George deMercado, Vice President Sales, Air Jamaica and Will Rogers, Senior Vice President, Industry Affairs. Congresswoman Clarke had high praises for the airline on achieving such a significant milestone and lauded Air Jamaica for its contribution to the region. The anniversary was marked with a reception at the Hilton BWI Airport on February 15, 2007 which was attended by travel agents, tour operators, officials from Air Jamaica and BWI Airport and representatives of the various tourist boards including Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, St. Lucia and Jamaica.
2/23/2007
NEW YORK – February 23, 2007 – Barbados' Consul General in New York, Jessica Odle, is calling on all Barbadians in the US to support Air Jamaica's new daily service to the island.
2/22/2007
MIAMI, FL – February 22, 2007 – With the region set to host the world’s third largest sporting event, the ICC Cricket World Cup - Air Jamaica, the world’s best airline to the Caribbean, has implemented a special schedule designed to benefit cricket fans. These rescheduled flights between South Florida and the Caribbean will make it possible to fly in and out of Jamaica on the same day to catch a piece of the action.
2/21/2007
Miami, FL – February 16, 2007 – Air Jamaica is offering extraordinary Internet fares for those traveling from Ft. Lauderdale and Miami to Jamaica. For $89.00 each way, passengers can enjoy the affordability and convenience of this direct service on the World’s best airline to the Caribbean. Fares can only be purchased at www.airjamaica.com and are based on roundtrip purchase.
2/15/2007
Kingston, Jamaica: (February 8, 2007) – In response to the increasing popularity of destination weddings, Air Jamaica offers brides and grooms traveling to get married in any of its Caribbean destinations a free upgrade to the airline’s new Executive Business Class.
2/13/2007
Kingston, Jamaica: (February 5, 2007) – Air Jamaica announces a tremendous Caribbean Sun Sale with discounts up to 40% for passengers traveling February 19 – April 30, 2007. This special deal is valid for travel to Jamaica, Barbados, Curaçao, Bonaire, Grenada, St. Lucia and other popular Caribbean destinations from the following U.S. gateways: Atlanta, Baltimore/Washington, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, Miami, Newark, New York (JFK), and Philadelphia.
2/13/2007
Kingston, Jamaica: (February 5, 2007) – Air Jamaica announces a tremendous Caribbean Sun Sale with discounts up to 40% for passengers traveling February 19 – April 30, 2007. This special deal is valid for travel to Jamaica, Barbados, Curaçao, Bonaire, Grenada, St. Lucia and other popular Caribbean destinations from the following U.S. gateways: Atlanta, Baltimore/Washington, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, Miami, Newark, New York (JFK), and Philadelphia.
12/14/2006
Kingston, Jamaica: (December 14, 2007) – Air Jamaica will operate new daily non-stop service between John F. Kennedy (JFK) in New York and Grantley Adams International Airport in Barbados, starting January 10, 2007.
12/7/2006
Kingston, Jamaica (December 7, 2006)
Effective January 1, 2007, Air Jamaica introduces Executive Business Class, offering customers the highest level of comfort at exceptional value.
9/6/2006
Kingston Jamaica (September 6, 2006)
On October 18-21 the Air Jamaica World Championship of Dominoes will present "Dominoes on the Beach" at the Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort. The tournament, which has been staged six times since its inception in 1999, will return to its traditional setting on the island's north coast.
8/10/2006
(Kingston, Jamaica. August 10, 2006) British and US security agencies have imposed stricter limits on carry-on items in the wake of a foiled terror plot on aircraft from Britain to the United States.
7/21/2006
Kingston, Jamaica - Air Jamaica, BWIA West Indies Airways Ltd, Caribbean Star and LIAT are pleased with the announcement that the joint bid for the transportation of the TOMS (Teams, Officials, Media and Sponsors) for CWC 2007 (Cricket World Cup2007) has been accepted by ICC/CWC. The airlines look forward to finalizing the contractual details and moving forward with this exciting and challenging project.
6/28/2006
Kingston, Jamaica - Air Jamaica's Senior Executive Marketing, George DeMercado has been named the Caribbean Hotel Association's (CHA) 2006 "Allied Member of the Year" at the CHA awards luncheon held in Miami on Tuesday.
6/19/2006
AIR JAMAICA’S IN-FLIGHT SHOW WINS 4TH INTERNATIONAL AWARD
Los Angeles, California – For the fourth consecutive year, “Island Stylee,” an in-flight magazine show for Air Jamaica, has won in the U.S. International Film And Video Festival.
4/27/2006
Kingston, Jamaica – Mr. Michael Conway, President & CEO of Air Jamaica, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Paul Pennicook to the post of Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing of the airline.