Jamaica Vacationer Board welcomed American Airways to Montego Bay this week in efforts to revive two sports activities fields on the native St. James Excessive College.
In collaboration with nonprofit Glasswing Worldwide, greater than 40 American Airways workforce members labored to revive the college’s sports activities fields to reinforce the holistic studying expertise for the college’s 1,785 college students and 118 lecturers – boosting morale, selling educational achievement, and making a extra dynamic and supportive atmosphere for progress.
“This collaboration between American Airways and Glasswing Worldwide exemplifies the ability of partnership in uplifting our communities,” mentioned Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett. “By investing in our youth and academic areas, we’re not solely enhancing faculty life but additionally nurturing the subsequent era of Jamaican leaders and athletes. We’re deeply grateful for this significant contribution to St. James Excessive College and the broader Montego Bay group.”
“At American Airways we’ve got a powerful dedication with Jamaica, a rustic that we’ve got proudly known as residence for nearly 50 years,” mentioned José A. Freig, Vice President of Worldwide and Inflight Eating Operations. “By means of our continued partnership with Glasswing Worldwide, our hope is that our workforce members are capable of make a constructive and lasting influence, collectively giving again to a group that’s so vital in our Caribbean community.”
Past its bodily influence, the revitalized sports activities space can be anticipated to assist enhance pupil engagement, cut back dropout charges, and improve general faculty attendance—offering a house benefit for student-athletes and a renewed sense of college spirit.
“At Glasswing, we consider within the transformative energy of group partnerships. This challenge in Jamaica is a significant alternative to strengthen academic and wellness areas, whereas working hand in hand with volunteers, companions, and communities dedicated to creating change. We’re honored to collaborate with American Airways on this effort to generate lasting influence within the lives of kids and youth throughout the area,” mentioned Chris Martínez, Regional Initiatives Director, Glasswing Worldwide.
This summer season, American is working 15 peak each day flights from three locations in Jamaica — Kingston (KIN), Montego Bay (MBJ) and Ocho Rios (OCJ) — growing to twenty peak each day flights in winter.
“We’re proud to function the most important U.S. airline in Jamaica, providing as much as 93 weekly flights this summer season,” mentioned José María Giraldo, Managing Director of Operations for Mexico, the Caribbean, Canada, and Central America. “We proceed increasing our footprint within the nation, launching service to Ocho Rios final 12 months and rising our operation by greater than 17% for the summer season, each highlighting our almost 5 many years of dedication with Jamaica.”
Over the previous few years, Jamaica has seen a major improve in airlift as a consequence of partnerships with corporations like American Airways. In 2024, the island welcomed 4.3 million guests and generated roughly US$4.35 billion in tourism earnings, which instantly contributed to its economic system.
“We consider that tourism ought to create lasting, constructive change within the communities we serve, and this initiative at St. James Excessive College is a shining instance of how significant partnerships can transcend journey to go away an actual influence,” mentioned Jamaica’s Director of Tourism, Donovan White. “We’re proud to help efforts that empower our youth and strengthen the way forward for Jamaica.”
