I really miss Air Jamaica

[Hussyband]

I am at the point where it's time to book our flight for this years trip. Prices are ridiculous. Generally does not bother me, but for some reason this year I am feeling cheap.

Got to thinking about the old Air Jamaica flights from Philly to Mobay. First time we ever went to the island, they rolled stairs up to the plane, and when we left, I remember sitting in the concourse thinking "why are there so many ants inside". The wife was miserable on travel day, coming and going... But once you got on the plane.. That amazing hospitality made even the trip home something special.

I am thinking about our upcoming us air flight, how godawful the airport experience has become post 9/11, and it made me nostalgic for those beat up planes and the lovely service provided by the flight attendants.

[kim in socal]

Me too....no non-stops from the West Coast since they stopped and they were sweet!!!
I am willing and ready to pay more if I could get a non-stop...
The connections were hell this year and they seem to be getting worse!!!

[booger]

I'm with you Kim. Would rather do 5 hours instead of 9, usually on a red eye. I would pay more as well for the non-stop option.

[captaind]

I am at the point where it's time to book our flight for this years trip. Prices are ridiculous. Generally does not bother me, but for some reason this year I am feeling cheap.

Got to thinking about the old Air Jamaica flights from Philly to Mobay. First time we ever went to the island, they rolled stairs up to the plane, and when we left, I remember sitting in the concourse thinking "why are there so many ants inside". The wife was miserable on travel day, coming and going... But once you got on the plane.. That amazing hospitality made even the trip home something special.

I am thinking about our upcoming us air flight, how godawful the airport experience has become post 9/11, and it made me nostalgic for those beat up planes and the lovely service provided by the flight attendants.

Flight 040 out of PHL. On the "Love Bird" Early morning flight

[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.

[gem125]

We also really miss the Air Jamaica direct LA flights both ways! We hope some airline adds this route soon. AA just bumped our arrival time in August an hour later.

[Papa Georgie]

Took many rides on flight 040! You could bump up to first class for 50 bucks at check-in.

You could fly to Port Antonio from Montego Bay.

[Papa Georgie]

I think this Port Antonio air strip is closed now.

[dash]

Did they ever fly thru Negril Papa ?

[Papa Georgie]

Air Jamaica had flights from Montego Bay to Negril.