Air Jamaica?

Question

I am travelling to Negril July 3rd on Air Jamaica (Montego Bay Airport) and I am hearing some not so great things about this airline. Can anyone tell me their experiences with this airline, how long was your wait at customs and if you experienced any problems. I just want to be prepared ahead of time, thanks.

Answer 1

Air Jamaica is the only airplane that is still giving free food. Other airlines like American Airlines make you pay.

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Answer 2

My wife is Jamaican and insists we used Air Jamaica the first few times we went.  (never had a crash yadayad  yada.)  So like other said they have had more and more delays.  Last time was the worst.  Call night before telling us the flight was cancalled and we had to take a diiferent flight. 2hrs earlier or 2 hrs later.   We took the ealier, whaich was the first flight our of JFK that day, then it was delayed an hour.  And had to stop in Montego Bay, when we were flying to Kingston. We get off the plan because they said we were switching plans, only to fine out we would get back on the same plan.  Only half full with half of those people in Air Jamiaca out fits sitting in the bussiness class and taking up almost all the overhead compartments.  On they way back it was the worst trip for me on a airline ever.  First it was delayed and hr, then another 1 and a half and finally yet another hr.  It was so bad that while sitting at the airport to leave we were losing time.  There was no weather issue or anything.  This was what should be our last trip on the airline.  we are flying Delta next week.

Answer 3

well they used to be good but started to fall apart about 2 or 3 years ago..now their flights are always delayed..half the time they give ur seats to other people even though u paid it..nice people but so much organized..barely anyone goes on their airlines anymore(not even jamaicans)..u will see about 15-25 people in there...my advice is next time you take spirit..its way better and cheaper..

Answer 4

i think the only reason like someone said above me is that they try to make their flight safer and they dont trust me they dont let other peeps take ur seat only if u miss ur flight so dont worry cuz thats what im taking in this month air jamica to montego bay

Answer 5

I just got back from Negril Jamaica and flew with Air Jamaica this is the first time I have ever experience something so scary in my LIFE. The plane landing gear did not come down to do the proper landing, so the plane circled  around Mo bay and Lucea unit the pilot got the heads up to land the plane. Basically we had to do a emergency landing, very scary.  Good lucky with Air JA!

Answer 6

Air Jamaica's only real problem right now is their flight delays. If you've never flown the airline, PLEASE DO. You will appreciate the difference in service when compared to other airlines.

As far as CUSTOMS, it makes no real difference which airline you fly. You are going through the same customs hall and customs officers UNLESS you are flying in a private plane.

Answer 7

The service on Air Jamaica is really good, the only downfall is that they have flight delays all the time. They usually arent extremely late though.

Answer 8

Havnt you ever heard of Jamaica time?  besides they are a great airline--you cant please everyone all the time.

Answer 9

Personally, I wouldn't fly Air Jamaica if they GAVE me a ticket.  We go to Jamaica at least once a year and tried to remain faithful to Air Jamaica.  However, after a work stoppage that resulted in our being stranded on the tarmac for hours, mechanical problems that resulted in a 2 day delay in our return, lost baggage and very poor customer service I have finally given up.  Never, no matter how extreme the situation has the airline offered so much as an apology (other than the flight crew).  No more for me.

Answer 10

customs has nothing to do with the airline. air jamaica is one of the best and safest airline but they are usually late. the pilots and the hostesses are extremely warm and friendly. u will enjoy travelling on that airline.

Answer 11

Well I prefer Air jamaica because they are very carefull about the planes condition before taking off. So yeah they do have delays most of the time.