Press Releases

Fly Right This Holiday - Top tips to make travelling easy

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.

Air Jamaica Wins "The Caribbean's Leading Airline" Award

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.

Air Jamaica Revises Baggage Regulations

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.

Introducing Captain Luciano

9/4/2009

 

Air Jamaica Offers Last Minute Ticketing

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.

AIR JAMAICA INTRODUCES EXECUTIVE LOUNGE ONE-DAY PASS

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.

Air Jamaica celebrates 10 years of service to Grenada

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.

Air Jamaica announces record performance in April 2009

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.

Air Jamaica announces new baggage policy for New York-Grenada and New York-Barbados Flights

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.

Air Jamaica passengers can now print their own boarding passes

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.

Air Jamaica returns to Barbados for summer

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.

Air Jamaica celebrates 40 years of service

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.
 

Air Jamaica offers daily service between Toronto and Jamaica

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.

Air Jamaica increases summer service between Jamaica and Orlando

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.

Air Jamaica Increases Summer Service Between Orlando and Jamaica

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.

Air Jamaica Increases Summer Service From New York To Jamaica

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.

Air Jamaica To Offer Five Daily Flights From Fort Lauderdale To Jamaica this summer

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.

Air Jamaica Increases Summer Schedule To Jamaica, Grenada. Airline Suspends Service From New York To Barbados

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.

Air Jamaica Announces Changes to Meal Service in Economy Class

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.

Air Jamaica is offering passengers flying to and from Fort Lauderdale the added treat of one free extra bag.

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.

Air Jamaica Strengthens Core Routes

2/5/2009

New schedule features the most daily flights to Fort Lauderdale and the only daily non-stop flights to New York.

Progress Report on Search for Strategic Air Jamaica Investor

2/4/2009

Min. Don Wehby Gives Progress Report on Search for Strategic Air Jamaica Investor

Air Jamaica Defends Closure of Miami Route

1/30/2009

Fort Lauderdale route maintained to cover South Florida market

Air Jamaica Cargo Maintains Miami, LA, and Atlanta Service

1/29/2009

Route changes will not impact cargo operations

Air Jamaica Revamps Operations

1/27/2009

 New leaner airline designed to reduce losses

Minors Traveling to Curacao

6/19/2008

Immigration regulations for minors 18 years and under

IOSA Registry

3/13/2008

Air Jamaica added to the IOSA registry

2007 World Travel Awards

12/14/2007

 Air Jamaica Wins Big at World Travel Awards

Web Check In Now 24 hours in Advance

11/5/2007

 Air Jamaica Increases Convenience of New Web Check In Feature

World Tourism Forum Award

9/20/2007

 Air Jamaica Honored for it's commitment to Corporate Philanthropy

Announcing Web Check In Feature

9/18/2007

 Air Jamaica Announces New Web Check In Feature at www.AirJamaica.com

Bumper Summer Season

8/3/2007

 Air Jamaica is boasting a remarkable summer season

4th Staging of Air Jamaica Day

7/31/2007

 Thousands Expected for 4th Staging of Air Jamaica Day at Powerade Center in Brampton, Ontario

Fort Lauderdale - Barbados Inaugural Flight

7/25/2007

Air Jamaica Launches Inaugural Non-Stop Fort Lauderdale - Barbados Flight

New Loyalty Rewards Program Relaunch

6/26/2007

 Air Jamaica's New Loyalty Rewards Program Enjoys Success in Marketplace Since Relaunch

Air Jamaica Vacations Transition

6/22/2007

 Air Jamaica Finalizes Transition of Air Jamaica Vacations

Jamaica 360º Sun Festival

5/8/2007

 Air Jamaica Soars to New Heights with Commitment to Corporate Philanthropy

Air Jamaica Vacations Outsourcing

4/30/2007

 Air Jamaica Announces Outsourcing of Vacation Division

Air Jamaica Celebrates 25 Years of Non-Stop Service

2/23/2007

 

Barbados Envoy "Bigs Up" Air Jamaica

2/23/2007

 

Air Jamaica Starts Non-Stop Barbados Flights

12/14/2006

 

Air Jamaica Introduces Affordable Luxury

12/7/2006

 

Air Jamaica's World Championship of Dominoes Returns to Jamaica's Tourism Capital

9/6/2006

 

New Security Procedures at Airports

8/10/2006

 

Caribbean Carrier Consortium awarded TOMS movement

7/21/2006

 

George deMercado Awarded CHA Allied Member of the Year

6/28/2006

 George deMercado Honored by CHA in Miami, Fl

Air Jamaica's In-Flight Show Wins 4th International Award

6/19/2006

 

 


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