KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica is increasing its accessibility in the Caribbean region with new weekly Jet Air service between Kingston and Curacao.

In a statement on Friday, the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) said the new service will help promote inter-connectivity between the two islands and help in the post-pandemic tourism recovery for both destinations.

The flight to Kingston’s Norman Manley International Airport will depart every Thursday from Curacao at 2:00 pm local time and arrive in Kingston at 2:55 pm (Jamaica time).

The flight from Kingston will depart at 3:55 pm and will arrive in Curacao at 6:50 pm.

“We are excited to encourage visitation between our two great destinations and contribute to a continued business recovery from the pandemic,” Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett said. “Jet Air passengers can travel confidently knowing our comprehensive health and safety protocols in place will allow them to experience Jamaica to the fullest.”

According to Jamaica’s Director of Tourism, Donovan White, the new Jet Air service is part of an aggressive strategy to add more flights to the destination.

“Jet Air’s Curacao to Jamaica service joins a growing list of new flights we are welcoming, including upcoming international service from Air Canada, Condor and Edelweiss,” said White. “It is vitally important to Jamaica’s tourism success that we continue to open up new routes and help more people experience first-hand why Jamaica is truly the heartbeat of the world.”