Caribbean Airways has reinstated its each day nonstop service from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Worldwide Airport (FLL) to Sangster Worldwide Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, providing each guests and members of the Jamaican diaspora a handy, seamless connection to the island’s north coast.
A Memorable First Flight
As a part of its broader effort to welcome travellers and reconnect with the diaspora, the eagerly anticipated flight took off with 140 passengers aboard an Airbus 737, underneath the command of Captain Brenton Borrows and First Officer Ricardo Dawson. Among the many passengers had been journey brokers, media representatives, and a really particular visitor—108-year-old Nesta Leeloo from Mandeville, who travelled together with her household to expertise the inaugural flight.
A Heat Jamaican Welcome
As a token of appreciation, Caribbean Airways and the Jamaica Vacationer Board (JTB) offered all passengers with reward luggage, including a signature contact of Caribbean hospitality to the journey. Upon arrival in Montego Bay, passengers had been greeted by the uplifting sounds of a stay mento band, setting the tone for an genuine island-style welcome. Senior tourism officers had been additionally current to personally obtain the travellers earlier than an official welcome ceremony was held on the airport, underscoring the importance of the resumed service.
This each day nonstop route is anticipated to strengthen air connectivity between South Florida and Jamaica, benefiting not solely vacationers but additionally Jamaicans dwelling overseas who’re on the lookout for a handy approach to “come residence.”
Boosting Connectivity and Tourism
Caribbean Airways resumed each day nonstop service from Fort Lauderdale to Kingston final November and has now expanded to incorporate Montego Bay, with additional enlargement plans underway—reinforcing the airline’s dedication to offering seamless journey choices for the Caribbean group.
Talking in Montego Bay, Caribbean Airways CEO Mr. Garvin Medera emphasised that this route isn’t just about journey—it’s about household, alternative, and staying linked to residence. “We’re proud to as soon as once more provide each day flights between Kingston and Fort Lauderdale, and Montego Bay and Fort Lauderdale, inserting over 1,323 seats into the market every week in each instructions,” he stated.
Pictures and canopy photograph courtesy of Lyndon Taylor
