Jamaica has welcomed non-stop air service from Kansas City International Airport in Missouri to Montego Bay's Sangster International Airport by Southwest Airlines.
The new flight will operate once weekly on Saturdays starting October 7 and is now available for booking.
Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett says the move is a testament to the strength and ongoing appeal of Jamaica's tourism product among US travellers.
The new flight will be the only non-stop service from the Kansas City market, opening this important area to destination Jamaica.