Jamaica And Bahamasair Launch Direct Flights to Boost Caribbean Connectivity

• In a move to strengthen accessibility for Caribbean travelers, Jamaica has announced a new direct flight from Nassau, Bahamas, to Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport (MBJ). Operated by Bahamasair, this service will start on November 17, 2024, with flights scheduled twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays.
• Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, emphasised the significance of the new route, and highlighted that this new flight within the Caribbean region marks a significant step in strengthening regional connectivity and tourism.
• The announcement ceremony on October 24 at Kingston’s Courtleigh Hotel & Suites featured key tourism leaders from both nations. Donovan White, Director of Tourism for the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), highlighted the flight’s potential to enhance cultural exchanges and showcase Jamaica’s unique offerings.
• Peter Mullings, Deputy Director of Tourism, Marketing, JTB, added, “Tourism plays a huge role in both our economies, and this new route presents the opportunity for more visitor arrivals, cultural exchanges, and business opportunities.”
• The new Nassau-Montego Bay route marks a milestone in Caribbean tourism, connecting two popular destinations and creating enhanced opportunities for leisure and economic growth throughout the region.

(Source: Caribbean National Weekly)