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Jamaica: Tourism Minister Announces New Flights from South America and Russia

Speaking at a press conference to provide updates on industry developments, Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett said come December 2, LATAM Airlines will commence service between Lima, Peru and Montego Bay, with three flights per week.

This, he pointed out, will increase the number of flights out of South America to 14, with COPA Airlines currently operating 11 weekly flights between Panama and Jamaica.

“That is good news, especially in light of the fact that the South American market has shown the highest level of growth for this year, so far. I think they are growing somewhere in the region of 22 to 24 per cent,” the Minister told journalists.

Mr. Bartlett further advised that Russian airline Pegas Fly, which currently provides flights to Jamaica using 747 aircraft, will be utilising bigger jets, which will increase the number of passengers travelling to Montego Bay to 500 per trip.

“This [is] exciting news, because it will expand our reach into Continental and Eastern Europe,” he added…

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