American Airlines announces nonstop flights from Philly to Kingston starting Nov. 4 Photo Credit AA.com

JAMAICA APPLAUDS THE FIRST NONSTOP FLIGHT FROM PHILADELPHIA TO KINGSTON

American Airlines Flight Takes off on Nov. 4 to Jamaica’s Capital City

KINGSTON, JAMAICA, Oct. 2021 – The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB ) welcomes American Airlines’ first direct flight from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Kingston’s Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) beginning November 4, 2021. The thrice-weekly flight will expand access to the Cultural Capital of the Caribbean just in time for the winter travel season. “We’re delighted to welcome this new service from Philadelphia to Kingston,” said Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism Hon. Edmund Bartlett. “As we see a resurgence in international travel and approach Jamaica’s high season, we’re excited to increase access to Kingston, our UNESCO-designated Creative City that’s slated to see nearly 500 new hotel rooms opening before 2023.”

Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in the heart of the city has been a fan favorite for more than 3 decades Photo Credit @JamaicaPegasus

The new service will allow for greater connectivity on a route frequently traveled by Americans visiting friends and relatives in Jamaica. Departing Monday, Thursday and Sunday, the flight will also give visitors easier access to destination Jamaica. “Kingston is the entertainment mecca of the Caribbean. From sports to entertainment, from nightlife to gastronomy, Kingston has it all,” said Donovan White, Jamaica’s Director of Tourism. “This new partnership with American Airlines will afford passengers many opportunities to experience this diversity that our capital city offers, while still being able to connect to other resort areas.”

Jamaica’s first and oldest synagogue is on Duke St. in downtown Kingston Photo Credit Melanie Reffes

“American has proudly served Jamaica for more than four decades and we are looking forward to our continued expansion this year with a new route between Kingston and our Philadelphia hub,” said José A. Freig, VP of International for American Airlines. “This new route will complement our current Kingston-Miami service and will allow us to further strengthen our network in Jamaica, which will include this year up to 80 weekly flights to the U.S.” Bordered to the north by the island’s largest mountain range and to the south by the world’s seventh-largest natural harbour, Kingston provides opportunities for natural, historical, cultural, and recreational experiences, a contrast that cannot be found anywhere else in the country. For more information on Jamaica, please go to www.visitjamaica.com.

The Bob Marley Museum at 56 Hope Rd. in Kingston is the former home of reggae legend Bob Marley Photo Credit Visit Jamaica

About The Jamaica Tourist Board

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), founded in 1955, is Jamaica’s national tourism agency based in the capital city of Kingston. JTB offices are also located in Montego Bay, Miami, Toronto and London. Representative offices are located in Berlin, Barcelona, Rome, Amsterdam, Mumbai, Tokyo, and Paris. Last year, the JTB was declared the Caribbean’s Leading Tourist Board by the World Travel Awards (WTA) for the 13^th consecutive year and Jamaica was named the Caribbean’s Leading Destination for the 15th consecutive year as well as the Caribbean’s Best Spa Destination and the Caribbean’s Best MICE Destination.

For details on upcoming special events, attractions and accommodations in Jamaica go to the JTB’s Website at www.visitjamaica.com or call the Jamaica Tourist Board at 1-800-JAMAICA (1-800-526-2422). Follow the JTB on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube. View the JTB blog at www.islandbuzzjamaica.com.

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