The New LIAT Is Adding Another Caribbean Island: Jamaica

By: Dana Niland - December 8th, 2024

jamaica negril — Seven Mile Beach in Negril, Jamaica.

The new iteration of regional carrier LIAT is adding another new Caribbean island to its roster: Jamaica. The popular destination will be Liat 2020’s newest destination when the first flight takes off on Dec. 20.

Flights will be operating between Antigua and Kingston, Jamaica’s capital.

Service will be operating twice each week, with flights on Fridays and Sundays.

The new service is already bookable on Liat 2020’s website, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. Prices are running around $701.07.

For more, visit Liat 2020.

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