Air Jamaica (1966) began service on May 1, 1966 under a tripartite agreement between the Government of Jamaica, BWIA, and BOAC (now British Airways), and operated on a wet lease arrangement. April 1, 1969 saw the birth of Air Jamaica (1969) Ltd. with majority ownership by the Government of Jamaica and a minority interest held by Air Canada, which provided equipment, technology, training, pilots, and some top management. On this memorable date Air Jamaica made history and became the National Airline of Jamaica. With a fleet of one DC8 and one DC9 aircraft, Air Jamaica began operations offering daily non-stop flights from Kingston and Montego Bay to New York and Miami, becoming the” little piece of Jamaica that flies”.
The airline, with its state of the art fleet of A320s, A321s and A340s, serves Jamaica with over 330 flights a week from its 10 gateways in the United States, 8 in the Caribbean and London in the UK. Air Jamaica’s interline agreements with its major US partners afford it direct access to over 150 cities in North America.
Built on a solid base of excellent operations, Air Jamaica now celebrates 37 years of service. It is led by a highly experienced management team, and has over 2,500 employees.
Main Hub
The Air Jamaica Airlines operates from three different airports. These include the Hewanorra International Airport, the Sangster International Airport and the Norman Manley International Airport.
Fleet
Air Jamaica Airlines comprises of a large fleet of well maintained aircrafts. This includes a couple of A 321s, eight A-320s and six A-321 airplanes. The A320 aircrafts comprise of 138 seats. These fall under the category of Lovebird Economy Class. The A321 flights include 176 Lovebird Economy Class and the Executive Business Class that comprises of 12 seats.
Main Destinations
Air Jamaica Airlines conducts flights to different cities. These include:
Los Angeles
Atlanta
Toronto
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Chicago
Kingston
Miami
Ocho Rios
Montego Bay Air Jamaica Airlines Facilities and Services
Air Jamaica offers its passengers a host of services. These include:
A well equipped and efficient crew capable of handling any situation
In flight video
Complimentary cocktails and champagne
Beverages
On board aerobic session (on the London flight only)
Duty free shopping
In flight entertainment
Bookings and Reservations
People traveling on Air Jamaica can book their flights in advance through the online booking system.
Benefits for Frequent Fliers
Air Jamaica Airlines offers the Air Jamaica 7th Heaven Rewards as part of its frequent fliers program. The passenger earns value points each time they fly with Air Jamaica Airlines. These points can earn those discounts on the ticket price.
