Thomson and BA add more flights to Jamaica
British Airways and Thomson Airways have announced additional flights to Jamaica, as figures reveal that the number of British and Irish holidaymakers visiting the island has increased by nearly a third (31%), in the last three years.
Thomson’s additional flights will include a third weekly flight from Manchester and a fourth from London Gatwick this winter, starting next month and continuing through to April.
Thomson will also introduce a service from Stansted in summer 2017, from May-October.
British Airways will add a fourth weekly flight from London Gatwick to Kingston for summer 2017 (April to October) and flights will operate on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
The UK and Ireland is now Jamaica’s third biggest market, with 201,364 people visiting in 2015.
Jamaica director of tourism Paul Pennicook said: "We’re thrilled that even more flights will be coming from the UK and Ireland to Jamaica.
"The airlines clearly feel that there is strong demand for what Jamaica has to offer and we’ll continue working hard at creating a ‘best in class’ product for holidaymakers, and in building strong relationships with our partners."
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