Normal operations resume at Norman Manley airport after fire

PAC Kingston Airport Limited (PACKAL), operator of the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA), advises that normal operations have resumed following the fire that occurred on Friday in the Club Kingston area of the terminal.

"All flights, including JetBlue's B6 1360 with its regularly scheduled 1:36 AM departure, are now operating as planned, a release from PACKAL stated on Saturday.

"We recommend that all passengers still verify their flight status directly with their airlines, as there may be other schedule adjustments unrelated to today's incident," the release said.

"PACKAL extends its sincere gratitude to all emergency response teams, including our own emergency team, the Jamaica Fire Brigade, the Jamaica Constabulary Force and other partners whose swift and professional actions ensured the safety of all persons and  minimized the disruption to the airport’s operations," the release from airport officials outlined

“Thank you to our Emergency Management Team and partners. Yesterday's incident demonstrated the effectiveness of our emergency protocols and the exceptional professionalism of our staff and emergency partners. I also want to thank our airport stakeholders, passengers, as well as those conducting pickups and drop-offs, for their patience and understanding during this situation. Your cooperation was instrumental in our ability to restore operations quickly and safely,” said Sitara English-Byfield, CEO of PACKAL. 

"An investigation will be launched later today into the cause of the fire, and further information will be shared as appropriate, the release stated.