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News Releases

NEWS RELEASES

News releases are available in this section to members of the media. 

For further information please contact:

Marketing Department
MBJ Airports Limited
Sangster International Airport
Montego Bay
Jamaica

Phone: (876) 952-3124

 

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United Airlines' Inaugural Flight from Denver to Montego Bay Gets a Grand Reception

Nov 6, 2023

MBJ Airports Limited has welcomed the inaugural flight of United Airlines from Denver, Colorado, USA to Montego Bay, Jamaica at the Sangster International Airport (SIA). This new flight arrived at 3:40pm on Saturday, November 4, 2023. It will operate once weekly providing travellers with a convenient and reliable connection between the West Coast of the United States and the pristine shores of Montego Bay.

MBJ TEAM SANGSTER CHARITY RUN/WALK

Sep 12, 2023

Montego Bay, Jamaica, 11 September 2023// Sangster International Airport (SIA), Jamaica’s leading gateway to the world operated by MBJ Airports Limited (MBJ), hosted its 3rd MBJ Team Sangster Charity Run/Walk on September 10 at the Sangster International Airport.

MBJ Airports Limited affirms commitment to optimum safety

Aug 23, 2023

The management team of MBJ Airports Limited, operators of Sangster International Airport (SIA), have addressed the recent temporary closure of the runway due to construction-related activities. The decision had been made within the framework of their Safety Management Systems, designed to prioritize the safety of all operations.

Normal Airport Operations – Sangster International Airport

Aug 11, 2023

MBJ Airports Limited, the operator of the Sangster International Airport (SIA), advises that flight operations at SIA are back to normal. Some airlines are operating extra flights to accommodate passengers who were affected by the disruption in operations yesterday.

Re-opening of Runway - Sangster International Airport

Aug 10, 2023

3:04 PM - 10 August 2023 – Re-opening of Runway – Sangster International Airport Montego Bay, Jamaica, /MBJ Media// Sangster International Airport (SIA). Following previous releases regarding the temporary closure of the runway at Sangster International Airport, we now advise that the runway is deemed fit for operations and is now open. We extend appreciation to the traveling public and all stakeholders for your understanding and patience while we worked to ensure the safety of the airport operation.

Temporary closure of Runway - Sangster International Airport

Aug 10, 2023

August 10, 2023 The Runway at the Sangster International Airport is temporarily closed, as such, there will be no flight operations until further notice. We are working to resolve the issue and will provide further updates. All departing passengers should check in for their flights as normal. We apologize for the inconvenience caused and thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.

Busy Summer Season anticipated at Sangster International Airport

Jul 1, 2023

Montego Bay, Jamaica, 01 July 2023/MBJ Media// Sangster International Airport (SIA), Jamaica’s leading gateway to the world operated by MBJ Airports Limited, anticipates a strong summer season. With the last three months, from April to June, showing gains above 10% over 2022, the 2023 summer season is anticipated to record an increase in passenger traffic. The traffic recorded for the last three months represent the highest number of arriving and departing passengers in history at SIA, with over 400,000 total passengers per month. This trend is expected to continue into July and August, resulting in high passenger traffic volume throughout the terminal and airport.

Frontier Airlines Begins Nonstop Service from Montego Bay to Dallas-Fort Worth

May 24, 2023

MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA – May 22, 2023 – Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) launched nonstop service today from Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay (MBJ) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). With the new service, Frontier operates a total of 10 routes from Jamaica.

MBJ Accredited in Level 2 Airport Council International Carbon Accreditation Programme

Dec 20, 2022

Montego Bay, Jamaica, 19 December 2022/MBJ Media// Sangster International Airport (SIA), Jamaica’s leading gateway to the world operated by MBJ Airports Limited, has obtained Level 2 certification in Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program. This after the company demonstrated reduction in its carbon emissions from sources owned and under its direct control for the 2021 period compared with 2019. 2019 carbon emissions figures being used as the base year for pre-pandemic emissions.

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