Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States Audrey Marks says the new direct flights from the Bradley Airport in Windsor, near Hartford in Connecticut, will open myriad economic opportunities for the town of Windsor and surrounding cities and Jamaica.
Addressing members of the Windsor Town Council, the oldest English settlement in Connecticut, Ambassador Marks said Jamaica was extremely pleased to welcome Avelo Airlines to Montego Bay with its new direct flights from Bradley.
“With the launch of this new flight to Montego Bay we can build an awareness within all of Connecticut and within areas like Windsor that Jamaica is three hours away like going to Miami or many other parts of the United States. “
Ambassador Marks commended
Avelo Airlines for recognising the value of expanding its service to Jamaica and said she looked forward to a successful partnership that will benefit both destinations. She noted that the route is of great significance as Connecticut and the surrounding areas represent a major market for visitors to Jamaica.
She emphasised that the area has a high concentration of members of Jamaica’s Diaspora, making this new service a vital link for families and friends, enhancing convenience for travellers but also boosting tourism and strengthening the cultural ties between the two nations.
“We can start exposing the citizens of Windsor to the vacation opportunities in Jamaica and the vacation spots. We can have many mutual areas that will interest Jamaicans to come to Windsor and interest Americans to come to Jamaica for tourism, for business, for just exchanges, cultural exchanges, or teacher and education exchanges,” she said.
Avelo Airlines announced the expansion as part of the largest growth initiative in its history, introducing non-stop service from Bradley International Airport to seven new destinations, including its first-ever international flights. Alongside the Hartford to Montego Bay route from Bradley International, Avelo will also launch flights to Cancun, Mexico, beginning November 20, 2024.
These non-stop flights will operate twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, providing an accessible and affordable travel option for passengers.
Ambassador Marks will, on Friday, November 15, address a community reception for Avelo’s inaugural flight at the West Indian Social Club of Hartford, and on Saturday, November 16, bring remarks at an inaugural flight ceremony at the Bradley International Airport.