11/18/2009
KINGSTON, November 18, 2009 — With the holiday season comes crowded airports, congested runways and anxious travellers. But Air Jamaica wants passengers to have the best flying experience, even during what is the busiest travel period of the year. Here are some tips that will ensure passengers maintain their holiday spirit and enjoy hassle-free travel.
11/12/2009
Miami, FL – November 12, 2009 – For the twelfth consecutive year, Air Jamaica has been named “The Caribbean’s Leading Airline” in the World Travel Awards. This year’s award ceremony, held in London, was the culmination of voting by thousands of travel industry professionals in more than 190 countries.
9/24/2009
KINGSTON, September 24, 2009—Air Jamaica today announced that baggage regulations will be revised for passengers with tickets issued on or after September 25, 2009 for travel commencing October 14, 2009. At that time, Economy Class passengers will be allowed two pieces of checked baggage and one carry-on piece, however a fee of US$25 will be charged for the second checked bag.
9/4/2009
7/28/2009
Purchase Tickets Online Up to Two Hours Prior to Departure
Miami, FL – July 28, 2009 – Travelers making last-minute travel arrangements will find Air Jamaica has made the process even easier by allowing them to purchase tickets up to two hours before the scheduled flight departure time at www.AirJamaica.com.
7/17/2009
Economy Class Passengers Can Now Enjoy the Benefits of the Lovebird Executive Lounge
Miami, FL – July 17, 2009 – Air Jamaica Economy Class passengers can now wait for their flight away from the hustle and bustle of the airport terminal with the introduction of a one-day pass for the Lovebird Executive Class Lounge at Jamaica’s international airports in Kingston and Montego Bay.
5/28/2009
Special Ribbon Cutting Celebration at New York’s JFK Airport and Welcome Celebration in Grenada
Miami, FL – May 28, 2009 – Air Jamaica is celebrating 10 years of service to Grenada, and marked this important milestone with festivities in both New York and Grenada on yesterday and Tuesday. Air Jamaica representatives, along with Grenada’s Consul General Hon. Derrick James, kicked off the celebration with a gate-side ribbon cutting ceremony last night at New York’s JFK Airport, Terminal 4, just before the anniversary flight departed for Grenada.
5/8/2009
MIAMI, FL – May 8, 2009 – Air Jamaica continues to make steady improvements in its operation performance, announcing marked achievements for the month of April 2009. During the period, the airline completed 100 percent of scheduled flights with no cancellations and sold 82 percent of all available seats, resulting in a record load factor. Additionally, on-time performance was 50 percent better than April 2008.
5/8/2009
Kingston, Jamaica May 8, 2009 –Air Jamaica will implement a new policy for checked baggage on flights between New York and Grenada and New York and Barbados. Passengers travelling on these routes in Lovebird Economy class may now check one bag free of charge, and pay US$25 to check a second bag. Lovebird Executive Class passengers may check two bags free of charge, with a US$25 fee for a third checked bag. The new policy comes into effect May 11, 2009 for New York/Grenada and July 2, 2009 for New York/Barbados, subject to the approval of the government of Barbados.
4/30/2009
Travellers can bypass the airport check-in counter
Kingston, Jamaica, April 30, 2009 - Passengers travelling on Air Jamaica can now skip the regular check-in line at the airport by printing their own boarding passes at www.AirJamaica.com.
4/24/2009
Kingston, Jamaica – April 24, 2009 – From July 02 to August 30, 2009, Air Jamaica will operate twice weekly service between New York and Barbados. This is in response to expected demand by Barbadian nationals in the tri-state area travelling home for the summer.
4/24/2009
Celebratory Church Service to Take Place in Florida on April 26
Miami, FL – April 24, 2009 – Air Jamaica is celebrating 40 years of service as Jamaica’s National Carrier. In recognition of this milestone, the airline will host a special church service at the Christway Baptist Church on Sunday, April 26 at 4:00 p.m. The church is located at 3800 South Douglas Road in Miramar, Florida, and the service is open to the public.
4/22/2009
Miami, FL – April 22, 2009 – Air Jamaica now offers daily flights between Toronto and Jamaica, having increased scheduled service throughout the spring and summer travel season.
4/17/2009
Kingston, – April 16, – Effective June 29, 2009, Air Jamaica will offer seven weekly flights between Jamaica and Orlando, adding two new flights to the current schedule.
4/9/2009
Miami, FL – April 9, 2009 – Effective June 29, 2009, Air Jamaica will offer seven weekly flights between Orlando and Jamaica. The addition of two new flights will give passengers direct service to Kingston after a stop in Montego Bay.
4/3/2009
Miami, FL – April 3, 2009 – Effective June 25, 2009, Air Jamaica will introduce the “Nitebird” flight on its New York route, thereby increasing the total number of daily flights to four during the busy summer travel season. The “Nitebird” will operate between New York’s John F. Kennedy airport and Kingston, departing New York at 2:15 a.m. and arriving in Kingston at 5:00 a.m. The return flight will depart Kingston at 12:15 a.m. and arrive in New York at 5:00 a.m.
4/3/2009
Miami, FL – April 3, 2009 – Effective June 25, 2009, Air Jamaica will operate five daily flights between Fort Lauderdale and Jamaica in anticipation of the busy summer travel season.
3/30/2009
KINGSTON, JAMAICA – March 30, 2009 – Air Jamaica recently announced that it will align capacity in response to market demand by boosting the number of flights on its core routes. The airline also announced that it would suspend its New York/Barbados service effective April 20, 2009.
3/20/2009
March 20, KINGSTON—Effective May 1, Air Jamaica will offer its Economy Class passengers a complimentary packaged snack, instead of the current meal service. Tea, coffee, soft drinks and juices will be complimentary and passengers will be able to purchase alcoholic beverages as desired. Complimentary champagne will be discontinued.
3/6/2009
As of Monday, March 9 to May 31, economy-class passengers on all flights between Fort Lauderdale and Jamaica will be allowed three bags, while executive-class passengers will be allowed four bags.
2/5/2009
New schedule features the most daily flights to Fort Lauderdale and the only daily non-stop flights to New York.
2/4/2009
Min. Don Wehby Gives Progress Report on Search for Strategic Air Jamaica Investor
1/30/2009
Fort Lauderdale route maintained to cover South Florida market
1/29/2009
Route changes will not impact cargo operations
1/27/2009
New leaner airline designed to reduce losses
6/19/2008
Immigration regulations for minors 18 years and under
3/13/2008
Air Jamaica added to the IOSA registry
12/14/2007
Air Jamaica Wins Big at World Travel Awards
11/5/2007
Air Jamaica Increases Convenience of New Web Check In Feature
9/20/2007
Air Jamaica Honored for it's commitment to Corporate Philanthropy
9/18/2007
Air Jamaica Announces New Web Check In Feature at www.AirJamaica.com
8/3/2007
Air Jamaica is boasting a remarkable summer season
7/31/2007
Thousands Expected for 4th Staging of Air Jamaica Day at Powerade Center in Brampton, Ontario
7/25/2007
Air Jamaica Launches Inaugural Non-Stop Fort Lauderdale - Barbados Flight
6/26/2007
Air Jamaica's New Loyalty Rewards Program Enjoys Success in Marketplace Since Relaunch
6/22/2007
Air Jamaica Finalizes Transition of Air Jamaica Vacations
5/8/2007
Air Jamaica Soars to New Heights with Commitment to Corporate Philanthropy
4/30/2007
Air Jamaica Announces Outsourcing of Vacation Division
2/23/2007
2/23/2007
12/14/2006
12/7/2006
9/6/2006
8/10/2006
7/21/2006
6/28/2006
George deMercado Honored by CHA in Miami, Fl
6/19/2006