AIR JAMAICA TO INCREASE SERVICE FROM LOS ANGELES TO JAMAICA
3/11/2008
Miami, Florida - March 11, 2008 - Beginning April 1, Air Jamaica will offer six weekly flights from LAX to Montego Bay. Southern California residents will now have increased frequency with the only non-stop service from Los Angeles to Jamaica, which offers a convenient travel time of just 5.5 hours from takeoff to touchdown.
The flights will depart Los Angeles daily, except for Thursdays, at 10:30 p.m. and arrive the following day in Montego Bay at 6:15 a.m. The return flight from Montego Bay to Los Angeles will depart at 4:50 p.m. and arrive in Los Angeles at 8:55 p.m. The route will operate on Air Jamaica’s A320, comfortably seating 12 Lovebird Executive passengers and 138 Lovebird Economy passengers.
For travelers interested in experiencing Jamaica’s vibrant culture and beautiful beaches this spring, Air Jamaica has made it even easier with their spring sale. The Springtastic Sale, available through travel agents as well as Air Jamaica Vacations, offers up to 35% off vacation packages and is valid for travel from April 1 through June 30, 2008. Special package rates are also available for summer travel. To enjoy these fantastic savings, packages have to be booked by March 20.
Sample packages include:
3 night Complete Vacations (EP)
Ø Samsara Cliff Resort $535*
3 night All-Inclusive Vacations (AI)
Ø Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort & Spa $699*
“We’re pleased to be bringing six flights per week to Jamaica from LAX, as this schedule increases the opportunity for area residents to experience for themselves why Jamaica’s national carrier is so special. Aside from being the only non-stop from LAX to Jamaica, we have an array of distinguishing offerings that we look forward to sharing with our passengers from complimentary champagne and meals to free in-flight entertainment and up to two free checked bags per passenger. These offerings coupled with our legendary Lovebird Hospitality are the reason we’ve been voted “The World’s Best Airline to the Caribbean” for 10 years in a row,” said Paul Pennicook, senior vice president sales and marketing.
“We look forward to meeting and exceeding our passengers’ expectations on this route, as our customers will discover that the Jamaican vacation experience begins the moment they get on board,” continued Mr. Pennicook.
Springtastic Sale packages can be purchased through Air Jamaica Vacations reservations at 1-800-LOVEBIRD, via www.airjamaicavacations.com <http://www.airjamaicavacations.com> or through your favorite travel agent Great package deals are also available for travel from July 1 through August 31, 2008.
*Denotes taxes are not included.
About Air Jamaica
Air Jamaica provides more non-stop flights to Jamaica than any other carrier with more than 300 flights per week from Atlanta, Baltimore/Washington, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, Miami, New York (JFK), Orlando, and Philadelphia in the United States; Toronto in Canada; Air Jamaica also offers daily non-stop service between New York (JFK) and Barbados and the only nonstop service between JFK and Grenada. Air Jamaica also offers intra-regional service with flights between Jamaica and the Bahamas, Barbados, Curacao, Grand Cayman and Grenada.
Contact:
Christina Brozek
Ruder Finn, Inc.
212-715-1535
brozekc@ruderfinn.com