St. Georges, Grenada - On the 8th day of May 2009, Air Jamaica, the only carrier serving Grenada from the Northeast USA, announced its new policy to passengers flying to the island, imposing a $25.00 service charge for a second piece of luggage. 

Furthermore the second piece of luggage is not guaranteed to arrive on the same flight as the passenger but could take as long as 7 days after for receipt. This together with the earlier change in flight schedule has generated grave concerns for out tourism Industry, particularly as market shaping media such as USA today, Travel Magazines and trade papers have all picked up the story.

Her Majesty’s Opposition calls on the NDC Administration and the Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, to intervene and hold discussions with the management of Air Jamaica to ease the burdensome inconvenience on Grenadians and other travellers to and from Grenada. During the NNP administrations there had been continuous meetings with Air Jamaica and other airlines resulting in the best possible terms and condition for our travelling public.

As a responsible Opposition we intend to assist by contacting the Jamaican Government (owner of the airline), and Air Jamaica officials in NY and Miami to seek some redress on behalf of our citizens. We hope that the airline will consider the request and implement a solution to ease the difficulties and be more accommodating to our passengers in time for the upcoming carnival season.