Cuban-state-owned airline Aerogaviota reestablished its regular flights to Jamaica on September 4th after a year-long suspension, a move influenced by the global pandemic’s disruptions, as highlighted by The Jamaica Observer.
Cuba-Jamaica tourism synergy
Fermin Quinones Sanchez, Cuba’s ambassador to Jamaica, disclosed to The Jamaica Observer that the airline’s rejuvenated flight operations will span the southern Caribbean, with Jamaica in the fold.
“The airline will work directly with Cuba’s Ministry of Tourism to promote tourism which will be of much benefit to the people of Cuba and Jamaica. We are hoping that there will be positive benefits from the return of Aerogaviota,” the ambassador said.
Frequency and flight details
Aiming to ensure frequent connectivity, the service will operate between Havana and Kingston five days a week.
Travelers can expect to board an ATR aircraft for these flights, a plane configured to accommodate 42 passengers.
Caribbean tourism resilience
In the midst of this development, Jamaica’s tourism sector is experiencing a surge, evident from the record-breaking number of visitors the island has welcomed this year.
Simultaneously, despite the longstanding US-imposed blockade, which has persisted for over six decades, Cuba remains unyielding in its commitment to bolster its tourism sector.
