Air Jamaica Express
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| Founded | 1973 (as Jamaica Air Taxi)[1] | |||
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| Commenced operations | April 18, 1996[1] | |||
| Ceased operations | October 14, 2005 | |||
| Hubs | Norman Manley International Airport | |||
| Frequent-flyer program | 7th Heaven | |||
| Airport lounge | Lovebird Executive Lounge | |||
| Alliance | Air Jamaica - All service used JM flight numbers. | |||
| Fleet size | 8 | |||
| Destinations | 12 (7 Regular, 5 Seasonal) | |||
| Parent company | Air Jamaica | |||
| Headquarters | Kingston, Jamaica | |||
| Key people | Gordon Stewart (former chairman) | |||
Air Jamaica Express was an airline based in Kingston, Jamaica, which, before folding, operated as a subsidiary of Air Jamaica. It operated domestic and inter-island scheduled flights and charter services. The airline was established in 1973 as Jamaica Air Taxi, and later operated as Trans-Jamaican Airline until it was taken over by Gordon Stewart, who also controlled Air Jamaica in 1994.[2]
When Air Jamaica was renationalized in December 2004, responsibility for Air Jamaica Express remained with Stewart and his organization. The airline struggled financially and after attempts to reorganize and secure additional capital were unsuccessful, the airline ceased operations on October 14, 2005.[3] The JQ code assigned by the IATA was later reassigned to Jetstar Airways.[1]
Services
In 2002, Air Jamaica Express served the following destinations:[1]
| Country | City | Airport | Notes |
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| Jamaica | Kingston | Norman Manley International Airport | |
| Montego Bay | Sangster International Airport | ||
| Negril | Negril Aerodrome | ||
| Ocho Rios | Ian Fleming International Airport | ||
| Port Antonio | Ken Jones Aerodrome | ||
| Cayman Islands | George Town | Owen Roberts International Airport | |
| Cuba | Havana | José Martí International Airport | |
| Santiago de Cuba | Antonio Maceo Airport | Seasonal | |
| Haiti | Port-au-Prince | Toussaint Louverture International Airport | Seasonal |
| Turks and Caicos | Providenciales | Providenciales International Airport | Seasonal |
| Dominican Republic | Santo Domingo | Las Américas International Airport | Seasonal |
| Bahamas | Nassau | Lynden Pindling International Airport | Seasonal |
Fleet
In 2002, Air Jamaica Express operated:[1]
| Aircraft | Amount in Fleet | Passengers |
|---|---|---|
| Bombardier Dash 8 Q100 | 6 | 37 |
| de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter | 2 | 19 |
Air Jamaica Express also operated the following aircraft at some time in their existence:
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Norwood, Tom; Wegg, John (2002). North American Airlines Handbook (3rd ed.). Sandpoint, ID: Airways International. ISBN 0-9653993-8-9.
- ↑ MARTIN-WILKINS,, ARLENE (July 1, 2005). "Air Jamaica gives up Express". Jamaica Observer. Retrieved 2008-05-25.
- ↑ "Air Jamaica Express to shut down". Jamaica Observer. September 18, 2005. Retrieved 2008-05-25.
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