Air Jamaica returns to Grenada

KINGSTON, JUNE 02, 2010—Air Jamaica today announced the resumption of service to Grand Cayman and the return of its popular summer service from New York (JFK) to Barbados and Grenada .

“We are excited about the return to these Caribbean markets. Jamaica and Grand Cayman have shared strong ties for many years, and our service to Barbados and Grenada gives the Diaspora the most convenient way to go home for festivals, fun and family,” said Bruce Nobles, Air Jamaica’s President and CEO.

Starting July 1, Air Jamaica will operate daily service between Kingston and Grand Cayman .

The summer non-stop service from New York , when approved, will operate three times weekly on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sunday to Barbados, and four times weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays to Grenada .

flight    departs                                         arrives                                        frequency

JM069     Kingston at 10:35 AM                             Grand Cayman at 11:30 AM                     Daily

JM068     Grand Cayman at 12:30 PM             Kingston at 1:25 PM                      Daily              

JM090     New York (JFK) at 12:40 AM         Barbados at 5:40 AM                     Tue, Thur, Sun

JM091     Barbados at 6:40 AM                      New York (JFK) at 11:40 AM        Tue, Thur, Sun

JM094     New York (JFK) at 12:40 AM         Grenada at 5:40 AM                      Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat

JM095     Grenada at 6:40 AM                        New York (JFK) at 11:40 AM        Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat

In addition to convenient flights, passengers also have several new reasons to choose Air Jamaica this summer:

·         2 bags free in Lovebird Economy class

·         Double Rewards Miles for 7^th Heaven Rewards members who book Lovebird Executive Class

·         10% Discount for accompanied children and senior citizens

·         Student waivers for date changes

·         15% discount on personal cargo shipments for ticketed passengers.

The airline has already announced an increase in flights to New York and Toronto from Jamaica, as well as its return to Nassau .

With the inauguration of service to Grand Cayman, Barbados and Grenada, Air Jamaica’s summer schedule will have more than 182 weekly flights to eight destinations.