KINGSTON, Jamaica — World2Fly has made aviation historical past with the profitable touchdown of its inaugural continuous flight from Lisbon, Portugal, to Montego Bay, Jamaica. The landmark flight touched down at Sangster Worldwide Airport on Wednesday, marking the first-ever direct air connection between the 2 nations.
The ten-hour journey departed from Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado Airport and arrived in Montego Bay with 358 passengers and crew onboard. Operated by World2Fly, the airline arm of the Iberostar Group’s journey division, World2Meet (W2M), the brand new route will supply weekly flights each Wednesday till October 1, 2025. Service is supplied on an Airbus A330-300, with a seating capability of 388, designed to make sure consolation and effectivity for long-haul vacation travellers.
The flights are a part of Newblue’s vacation packages, a W2M tour operator, which promote Jamaica’s famend attraction—its idyllic seashores, lush landscapes, vibrant tradition, and a wide selection of high-quality lodging.
Bruno Claeys, Managing Director of World2Fly, described the launch as a key milestone for the airline’s development within the Portuguese market. “Jamaica is an alluring vacation spot for these in search of journey, leisure, and unique experiences. This new route displays our dedication to connecting Portuguese travellers to dream areas,” Claeys stated.
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, welcomed the brand new service, calling it a big step ahead in strengthening ties between Jamaica and Portugal. “This historic flight opens our doorways to Portuguese and European travellers searching for an genuine Caribbean expertise,” stated Bartlett. “With inexpensive fares and weekly service, we’re making it simpler for households and vacationers to expertise all that Jamaica has to supply.”
Bartlett famous that the partnership is predicted to deliver over 6,000 European guests to Jamaica through the season, with potential for growth within the years forward. “Jamaica is able to present Portuguese travellers why we stay the Caribbean’s main vacation spot,” he added.
The launch of this direct flight route is poised to spice up Jamaica’s tourism sector whereas providing Portuguese travellers a brand new and thrilling escape to the Caribbean.
