I had friends who were flying from Toronto and vacationing in Montego Bay today. Their flights were cancelled due to the state of emergency.
Did anyone else have flights cancelled today?
I had friends who were flying from Toronto and vacationing in Montego Bay today. Their flights were cancelled due to the state of emergency.
Did anyone else have flights cancelled today?
Wow! I know some folks that flew in on Thursday from the US no problem ...Originally Posted by Bluez
"If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay home"
Drink Eat be IRIE!
Not saying it didn't happen, Bluez...but...
it's Interesting...as I've been regularly talking to the airport authorities and haven't heard of any cancelled flights due to this situation or anything else going on around the world...here's a link to show all the flight arrivals that came in with no issues today...
http://m.mbjairport.com/arrivals
Last edited by Bnewb; 01-20-2018 at 12:32 AM.
Flying in myself and making my own way home using bus - taxi tomorrow
Is the situation bad ? I.e. Road blocks etc ??
Any one have first hand experienced of how it is ??
Cheers mick
I can remember a problem back in the mid 80's on our 3rd or 4th trip to Negril, there was a very large Military presence and a good deal of road blocks on the old road to Negril. Very direct and professional, the military personal made sure to pass along their wishes of an enjoyable vacation.
Although initially alarming to those visiting, the presence had a very calming effect on the vibe of the local residents. As reported in Rob's posts, the actions were welcomed and is often the case in a reactionary move, a bit over due.
Situational awareness and common sense has always been a requirement on any of the islands, Jamaica being no different. I feel safe to suggest things are safer now than a week ago given these actions.
Ooops it seems I got it wrong. It wasn't the flight that was cancelled the tour operator cancelled my friends stay at the Montego Bay hotel. Shame for them their trip was cancelled.
I've been in Kingston many times when there were lockdowns and curfews. It's quite unnerving to see the military presence, road blocks and the soldiers with their machine guns. They don't play. I hope they find who their looking for asap.
Its all in how one views it.
No one is oblivious to the crime that exists in certain areas... be it in CA, US, Jamaica or anywhere else in the world, that being faceless with no uniform.
For myself the sight of a soldier or PO is an assurance something is being done to deal with it.
Play they do not but in my own interactions with them several decades ago, they were very pleasant and professional.
Watching and following...
Mick...I would use a professional "known" driver as you may get stopped and searched more than once in a regular local taxi.
Some of the searches may be long/intense and you don't know who may be in that car with you...I wouldn't risk it for a few dollars/pounds.
Jamaica Gleaner is reporting that there is someone in custody, responsible for the murders at the Mobay roundabout.
http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/l...tate-emergency
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