I really miss Air Jamaica

dam we flew from there in Port Antonio to Negril years ago, was really a cool experience

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Originally Posted by HarryS

I've been happy with Caribbean Airlines out of NY... Flight leaves at 540am, you're on the ground at mbj by 830 and last time we were through customs and on the beach in Negril before 1030am. Love it, going to book those flights again shortly... They were under $300 just a few years ago, now more like 450-500.

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You must be going out of JFK which has Lots of options with Jet Blue also,used to go out of Newark on Air Jamaica and be on the beach by 1pm !!!!!!

We used that service once. It is the only thing I do NOT miss about the airline. Sat at the airport two hours before finally getting fed up as they still had not left, booked Tim air and never looked back.

Of course, 16 up years later I am scared to fly Tim air, as it is the same planes with the same taped on instructions on the instrument panel. I have pictures of me stretching over a decade sitting in the cockpit (too big for the back apparently) and many of them have that same panel.

SouthWest out if BWI, not far from Phi, 2 non-stops a day and no luggage fees

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Originally Posted by HarryS

I've been happy with Caribbean Airlines out of NY... Flight leaves at 540am, you're on the ground at mbj by 830 and last time we were through customs and on the beach in Negril before 1030am. Love it, going to book those flights again shortly... They were under $300 just a few years ago, now more like 450-500.

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That is our favorite flight.. Will be flying out next week from JFK.. Although I certainly do miss those prices-our round trip tickets this year were $1900!

Air Jamaica direct from Boston to Mo Bay was soooooo nice! Champagne flights and $100 upgrade to 1st class. Before the "New" road to Negril we would fly Tim Air to Negril. Oh the memories of buzzing the landing strip in Negril to scare away the goats on the runway!!

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Originally Posted by VVHT

Air Jamaica direct from Boston to Mo Bay was soooooo nice! Champagne flights and $100 upgrade to 1st class. Before the "New" road to Negril we would fly Tim Air to Negril. Oh the memories of buzzing the landing strip in Negril to scare away the goats on the runway!!

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I remember the years it took to build that road. At one point, they had what seemed to me to be basically a dirt ravine cut through a hill. The ride there took 3.5 hours that year, and from then on it was Tim air for a lot of years. I still have a "I survived the road to negril" t-shirt. Washing it + belly expansion has made it seem fit for a toddler, but I have it...

We miss Air JA TOO! Fl# 40 from Baltimore to Mobay & back on #41, every year! LOVEBIRD Service! I just checked AirTran & can no longer find a flight w/them. I was directed to Southwest w/only one nonstop flight! I may need to think this vacation!! So glad I read this thread! THX!!!

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Originally Posted by Hussyband

I remember the years it took to build that road. At one point, they had what seemed to me to be basically a dirt ravine cut through a hill. The ride there took 3.5 hours that year, and from then on it was Tim air for a lot of years. I still have a "I survived the road to negril" t-shirt. Washing it + belly expansion has made it seem fit for a toddler, but I have it...

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And, memories of "ganja bridge" :cool:

When I saw my armrest was duct taped to my seat,
I realized I was going to need to unclench.

One of the best vacations ever (@ Negril Yacht Club).
Thanx Air Jamaica (seriously).