Award-Winning Hop-On Jet Service JSX Launches Inaugural Flights to Abaco Bahamas

Visitors can trade in their winter scarves for swimsuits with this new seasonal flight

#MarshHarbour, ABACO (21 Dec. 2023) – The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA) is thrilled to welcome the award-winning five-star hop-on jet service JSX, on its inaugural flight to Marsh Harbour, Abaco on 21 Dec.

Visitors ready to trade in their winter scarves for swimsuits can travel from Dallas, Miami/Opa-locka or Westchester County in New York and can take advantage of the air carrier’s new seasonal international flight to The Abacos in The Bahamas. Starting 14 December, new JSX flights will operate up to 5 days per week on Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, offering the following itineraries: nonstop service between Miami/Opa-locka (OPF) and Marsh Harbour (MHH); same plane through flights between Westchester County (HPN), New York and Marsh Harbour (MHH) and one-stop flights between Dallas (DAL) and Marsh Harbour (MHH). With introductory fares, including at least two checked bags (weight/size restrictions apply), customers can enjoy the 30-seat jets equipped with business class legroom, free inflight Wi-Fi, and complimentary gourmet inflight snacks and beverages.

John Pinder BMOTIA’s, Parliamentary Secretary commending the new airlift said, “With the launch of JSX’s new route to Marsh Harbour, ease of travel, time and overall comfort add to the luxury experience we want to offer our visitors. The Abacos are a world-class paradise vacation destination, and it is only fitting that we have new and exciting options for getting here.”

“I look forward to a continued partnership and growth with JSX and welcome this award-winning public charter jet service to The Bahamas.”

Dr Kenneth Romer, Deputy Director General and Acting Director of Aviation touted the inaugural JSX flight as a testament to the strong partnership between BMOTIA and industry partners.

“Aggressively growing air stop over arrivals, while continually engaging new source markets continue to rank high among our key organisational priorities,” Romer said. “Abaco’s post-Dorian tourism recovery is impressive, and we are fully committed to not only increasing airlift but also leveraging ownership opportunities for local stakeholders and entrepreneurs.”

The Abaco Island chain is a boating, fishing and sailing paradise. Travellers from around the world visit the islands to explore the hundreds of miles of aquamarine water; the charming, historic towns complete with cottages and boutique hotels, and the restaurants and bars scattered across Great Abaco, Green Turtle Cay, Great Guana Cay, Man-O-War Cay and Elbow Cay, to name a few.

JSX has amassed a reputation for hassle-free and reliable air travel by championing a category of flying it calls ‘hop-on jet service’ for all. For booking information, visit www.jsx.com. To learn more about the Abaco islands, visit www.bahamas.com.