Over 20 relief flights headed to Jamaica
Published:Friday | October 31, 2025 | 1:52 PM
More than 20 cargo flights are expected as relief pours into Jamaica from across the world following Hurricane Melissa, Transport Minister Daryl Vaz said Friday.
He said that the biggest challenge now is managing logistics to reach the worst-affected areas.
Vaz also confirmed that eight to 10 US helicopters are en route to support relief efforts.
He said Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, which sustained more damage of all the airports due to its proximity to the hurricane’s path, will resume commercial flights on Saturday to facilitate the departure of tourists.
Relief operations are being managed through Ian Fleming, Sangster and Norman Manley international airports.
Information Minister Dana Morris Dixon said that food distribution is taking place and helicopters will be dropping food into areas that are hard to reach.
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