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Marketing Department
MBJ Airports Limited
Sangster International Airport
Montego Bay
Jamaica
Phone:  (876) 952-3124

Sangster International Airport Wins Caribbean's Leading Airport for Record 17th Consecutive Year – Oct 5, 2025

Sangster International Airport (SIA) has been named the Caribbean's Leading Airport 2025 by World Travel Awards (WTA), marking an unprecedented 17th consecutive win of this prestigious accolade. The announcement was made on Saturday, October 4 during the WTA Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2025 at the Sandals Grande Saint Lucian Resort in St. Lucia. The ceremony is part of the organization’s annual Grand Tour, which recognizes excellence across all key sectors of the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries worldwide.

Breeze Airways Certified as U.S. Flag Carrier, Expands Internationally to Three Destinations to include Montego Bay, Jamaica – Sep 26, 2025

SALT LAKE CITY (September 25, 2025) – Breeze Airways, the premium leisure carrier providing affordable, direct flights from underserved markets, today announced it has been certified by the FAA as a U.S. Flag Carrier, making it the first airline in more than 10 years to undergo this rigorous evaluation process. In conjunction, the airline announced seasonal service to its first three international destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean, subject to government approval, as well as a new crew base in Raleigh-Durham, N.C. (RDU), to support the expansion. Service to Cancun, Mexico (CUN); Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (PUJ); and Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ); is set to begin this winter from six Breeze airports.

MBJ’s 5th Annual Charity Run Delivers Competitive Racing and $30M for Education – Sep 12, 2025

In a powerful demonstration of support for education, over two thousand, five hundred patrons lined up at the starting point of the fifth annual MBJ Charity 5K/10K Run/Walk to support the academic dreams of students across the country. The event drew its largest crowd and sponsorship ever, raising $30 million dollars to fund grants and scholarships for students and community-based organisations islandwide.

MBJ Opens Doors to Academic Dreams Islandwide: Registration opens for 5th Anniversary Charity Run, Grant Applications also officially open today – Aug 4, 2025

MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA - AUGUST 4, 2025: Building on last year's record-breaking success that raised $22 million for scholarships and grants, MBJ Airports Limited (MBJ), operators of the Sangster International Airport (SIA), today announced the opening of the registration process for its 5th Anniversary Annual Charity Run/Walk event on Sunday, September 7, as well as the grant application process for students and eligible community-based organisations (CBOs).

Liat20 Launches New Tri-Weekly Service Connecting Antigua and the Eastern Caribbean to Montego Bay – Jul 15, 2025

Days after Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders discussed improving the free flow of people across the region and the need for enhanced air transport connectivity at the recent 49th CARICOM Summit held in Montego Bay from July 6-8, 2025, LIAT20 launched its tri-weekly service from Antigua to Montego Bay, marking a historic moment in Caribbean aviation connectivity.