Air_Jamaica_Express

Air Jamaica Express

Air Jamaica Express

Defunct airline of Jamaica (1973–2005)

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 Airlines until it was taken over by business man Gordon "Butch" Stewart, who also controlled Air Jamaica in 1994.[2]

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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]

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Prior to Air Jamaica Express, predecessor air carrier Trans-Jamaican Airlines was operating ATR 42 turboprop service on a routing of Montego Bay - Kingston - Grand Cayman - Belize City, Belize - Cancun, Mexico twice a week in 1994.[4]

Fleet

In 2002, Air Jamaica Express was operating the following twin turboprop aircraft types:[1]

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The airline also previously operated Short 360 turboprop aircraft and Dornier 228 aircraft as well as the following STOL capable piston engine prop aircraft during its existence:

In addition, predecessor air carrier Trans-Jamaican Airlines operated ATR 42 turboprop aircraft.

References

  1. [1]
    Norwood, Tom; Wegg, John (2002). North American Airlines Handbook (3rd ed.). Sandpoint, ID: Airways International. ISBN 0-9653993-8-9. Archived from the original on 2016-11-28. Retrieved 2018-10-05.
  2. [2]
    MARTIN-WILKINS, ARLENE (July 1, 2005). "Air Jamaica gives up Express". Jamaica Observer. Archived from the original on February 16, 2006. Retrieved 2008-05-25.
  3. [3]
    "Air Jamaica Express to shut down". Jamaica Observer. September 18, 2005. Archived from the original on April 1, 2006. Retrieved 2008-05-25.
  4. [4]
    Sept. 15, 1994 OAG Desk Top Flight Guide, North American Edition
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