Air journey to Jamaica is ready to extend this fall and winter, with expanded flights and seat capability on the island’s main airports.
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The Jamaica Vacationer Board (JTB) says the nation is ready to strengthen its place as one of many world’s most accessible island locations over the subsequent six months with expanded air service and seat capability for the autumn and winter months.
JTB mentioned on Friday, Aug. 15, that, from September 2025 via February 2026, seat capability throughout the island’s three main airports is projected to develop by 4.4 p.c, in comparison with the identical interval final 12 months.
This consists of Montego Bay’s Sangster Worldwide Airport (MBJ), Kingston’s Norman Manley Worldwide Airport (KIN), and Ocho Rios’ Ian Fleming Worldwide Airport (IFIA), JTB mentioned.
It mentioned that, for the September-February interval, MBJ will see a 5.6 p.c enhance in scheduled seat capability and an 8.5 p.c rise in departures 12 months over 12 months.
KIN is predicted to document a 1.3 p.c enhance in capability and a 3.1 p.c rise in departures, whereas IFIA is projected to see a 37 p.c enhance in general capability, JTB mentioned.
“This expanded airlift displays Jamaica’s continued progress as a number one international tourism vacation spot,” mentioned Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett.
“Our airline companions throughout North America, Europe and the Caribbean acknowledge the demand for our island’s world-class choices and have responded with extra seats, extra gateways and extra comfort for vacationers,” he added. “This places us firmly on observe to fulfill our 5x5x5 progress targets.”
In North America, JTB mentioned service from key US gateways can be complemented by new Canadian connections, giving vacationers extra methods to succeed in Jamaica’s shores.
JTB mentioned MBJ will welcome extra US flights, together with from Baltimore/Washington Worldwide Airport and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Worldwide Airport, together with new WestJet service from Edmonton, Alberta.
In Europe, JTB mentioned Jamaica gained its first direct Lisbon–Montego Bay flights on World2Fly Portugal, constructing on present European service.
JTB mentioned regional connectivity has improved with LIAT working about three weekly flights between Kingston and Montego Bay.
“We’re seeing wholesome will increase to our airports from numerous markets,” mentioned Jamaica’s Director of Tourism Donovan White. “These extra seats guarantee Jamaica stays effectively related to each our prime supply markets and rising gateways, whereas giving guests extra journey choices than ever earlier than.”
JTB mentioned the expansion in airlift comes on the heels of a profitable 2024, which noticed 4.3 million guests and US$4.3 billion in earnings.
JTB mentioned the US stays Jamaica’s prime supply market, accounting for about 75 p.c of stopover arrivals, whereas Canadian and European arrivals proceed to submit sturdy year-over-year positive aspects.
