New flights to Jamaica to go ahead
Airtours is reportedly set to begin operating flights between East Midlands Airport and Montego Bay in Jamaica.
The new direct flights will begin on July 18th 2007 and will operate for eight weeks, the Voice reports.
Elizabeth Fox, the regional director for the UK and northern Europe at the Jamaica Tourist Board, said: "These flights are a direct response to increased demand from the consumer for direct departures from regional airports."
Thomsonfly are also expected to offer a new service to the country from Birmingham International Airport next year.
In related news, the Telegraph recently reported that Virgin Atlantic is to increase the number of flights it operates to Jamaica.
The airline is expected to begin offering flights from Heathrow to Kingston.
Steve Ridgeway, chief executive at the airline, said he was "confident" that the company could significantly increase the size of the market.
Posted by Teddie, 27 May 2007 15:42
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