I became very emotional watching this. Thanks for sharing.
@jacinthGregory
8 ай бұрын
Air Jamaica was the first airlines I flew with. Soo emotional for me😢
@jacinthGregory
8 ай бұрын
I got the last air Jamaica flight to Chicago in 1983😢sooo emotional
@mtanyctrainatlantamartatra7164
Жыл бұрын
As a black American, no Caribbean background, I remember always seeing them in NYC, flying in. I'm hearing people in the comments saying it was one of the best looking, no, it was the best looking scheme more than any other
@devijar7909
Жыл бұрын
Who remember the uniforms, it was just amazing
@cecilemiller397
Жыл бұрын
Don't forget the multiple awards Air Jamaica received.
@lucmcl6857
2 жыл бұрын
I've never been on an airplane before but Air Jamaica was my favorite airline, just seeing those beautiful birds in the skies just gives you a sense of pride in this little island. I really do miss that airline. No other airline can compare to Air Jamaica. Thank you so much for this video brings back so much memories.
@Starboard76
2 жыл бұрын
I'm sure you will get your chance to take to the skies but now is not a good time. These inconsistent Covid restrictions have completely stolen the joy of air travel. On a personal note, I wish they'd hurry and create a mind-scanning apparatus with electrodes that connect to your memories and records what you once experienced in your life. My very unforgettable Air Jam trips would one of my first request to bring back.
@jacinthGregory
8 ай бұрын
Loved air Jamaica,and Eastern airlines those days!
@Jennifermiller-e8h
11 ай бұрын
Remember my first trip on AJ to Toronto, May 1976, such a proud moment, remembered also when Laura Oates was introduced on a flight to Miami, the passengers cheered. Those were the days. They never should have ended.
@romeojames89
4 жыл бұрын
She will return one day 👍🏿👍🏿🇯🇲🇯🇲
@Starboard76
4 жыл бұрын
Man, I'll keep my fingers crossed for that...
@williamnash8437
Жыл бұрын
My beloved air Jamaica I will forever miss you the safest airlines ever with the best Pilots
@edwardreid6230
Жыл бұрын
I love my air jamaica badly i want my air plane back
@neilberry8248
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your videos with us Jamaica need to bring air Jamaica back to Jamaica
@paulreid7902
4 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Well done. Brings back alot of memories.
@Starboard76
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@CHILLAXINMIA
3 жыл бұрын
My first plane ride EVER was on AJ (KIN - JFK) in 1986 on the A300! I remember the entire experience as if it were only yesterday! I remember the movie they showed (Back To The Future), I remember the brownstew chicken with R&P dinner and the fruit punch. I was so happy to finally go on Air Jamaica. I loved seeing the AJ aircraft in any airport, it evoked such a sense of PRIDE (even if your luggage got to your destination 2 days later OR even if u arrived at your destination 5 hours late LOL). Sorry but Caribbean Airways can NEVER deliver the same feeling AJ did. I vow that if I ever get filthy rich (fingers crossed lol), I'll get Jamaica a national carrier again and I want it to have the BLACK/GOLD/GREEN as the livery colors in some way shape or form, doesn't have to cover the whole plane but the flag colors must be a part of the external decor. "Air Jamaica" is probably off limits for use as a name for the carrier so I'll have to come up with something else. JAMAICA AIR perhaps :-)
@edwardreid6230
Жыл бұрын
Safe take off and landing i love my air jamaica and its beautiful colour
@jum312
Жыл бұрын
One thing for sure I do know about Air Jamaica Pilots and that is no matter what size Aircraft, they landed so smoothly and that's a true sign of well trained Pilots. Another thing which I hardly see anyone mentioned and that is whether behind the ticket counter, or in the skies the women are so beautiful. Third Air Jamaica has one of the most beautiful colors and it's like looking at the Aircrafts you just can't take your eyes off them whether on the ground or in the air, it's so special to watch.
@dorothyduffus1742
2 жыл бұрын
I miss AIR JAMAICA so much the best airline ever 😢
@asifpathan9971
4 жыл бұрын
This livery along with with the original Air Pacific are my two favourite liveries of all time. Simply stunning
@Starboard76
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I have to pause it because I'm releasing it in a few hours! Well too late now ..it came early!
@dorothyduffus1742
2 жыл бұрын
It would be so great if we could get our airline back
@Nattaferg
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! Brings back many memories. I was crew with both Express and Air J and flew on all of these birds including the Shorts 360 but my favourite was 'The big Jamaican'. There was just something about that 340. First flight out of training was to London on it. I miss Air Jamaica and I miss the camaraderie of former colleagues who made the job fun!
@Starboard76
4 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome Natalie, I'm sorry I just saw your comment far much later than I should have (thanks YT notification failure) I( was hoping a few JM person would notice because I knew it would 'light their fire'... exactly as I had hoped! And you are absolutely correct about the camaraderie aboard every JM flight and the excellent service and vibe you and your peers extended to everyone...making all flights enjoyable! I am still angry at myself for letting the Big Jamaican slip by me...but I'm happy to have shot it in Mo'Bay, KIN and London-Heathrow. I more than likely had a flight or two with you and your crew, so again...Thanks!!!
@Nattaferg
4 жыл бұрын
@@Starboard76 It is such a lovely tribute. @32:20, where were you? Every time I watch I am puzzled as to where you were (Near Sandals?) and also are you a pilot or just an aviation enthusiast? Maybe I am reading too much into your name but with Starboard I am assuming that you are/were a 1st Officer in the right seat? I also loved the clips of the A300 landing in Mia. Yes, you probably did a lot of flights with me esp. if you did MIA and FLL fights.
@turk223
4 жыл бұрын
Man oh man... I could watch your channel all day!
@Starboard76
4 жыл бұрын
And I want you to!..lol, just kidding but that is a helluva compliment Russell! Thank you man! But as a warning, since I've got tons more material to come (you've only seen like 1 or 2%), I could end my days at my editing desk and you watching what I can churn out. This stuff is meant to be shared, to be seen by those who's most treasured memories connect with this material. What's scarier still is I may have an inside track to acquiring tons of never seen before original footage covering the 1960s on. If that happens I must be cloned (a younger me of course) or be a brain in fish tank connected to Quantum Bio-Hybrid Computer...I'll take either. Cheers Bro!
@CaptainElijahAviation
2 жыл бұрын
It is nice to see such beautiful planes my grandma’s cousin flew with air Jamaica so I can relate to the awe of these aircraft
@lionessma8762
4 жыл бұрын
Miss Air Jamaica so much! 😔
@samdawes6226
4 жыл бұрын
Man, I don't know where you found these footage, but thanks for sharing! The 340 and 310s brings back memories, it looks like Air Jamaica is still flying today. Love those up close looks... I miss Air Jamaica, and gets disappointed every time I fly these days. No service or hospitality, unless you're flying 1st cla$$... In the mean time, I'll continue to dream & watch these videos, and hope to see the Lovebirds back in the skies again one day!
@Starboard76
4 жыл бұрын
Lol...these are 96% from own personal stock (after like 5 trips to Jamaica) and trust me I made each trip count hanging out at the edge of MBJ's runway and dodging security at Kingston to get the shots there Thank you for the great compliment, I know a lot more people than myself (like you) miss the Air JAM experience, this is why I put this out to share with all those who remember!
@Starboard76
4 жыл бұрын
Oh and not only in KIN/MBJ..but at every location in the film..I did, even in Cuba!
@alexandermiller5034
2 жыл бұрын
I totally agree, air Jamaica was amazing, probably the best out there. If I get the chance I’d love to reopen the airline..
@BIOHAZARDXXXX
3 жыл бұрын
I feel like Air Jamaica was a huge airline for such a small island. I think they got too big/inefficient and the 2008 financial crisis was the final nail in the coffin. Caribbean airlines did their best managing Air Jam, but it just didn't worked out financially. Sad, I'll never forget Air Jamaica, thank you for this footage!
@Starboard76
3 жыл бұрын
You are very correct in your summation of why Air Jam failed. And yes, very tragic.
@ricardosam8050
Жыл бұрын
She was a beautiful aircraft, I didn’t travel on her went she was in service but I always love seeing here , miss her a lot I love A340 she was a beauty
@orvillesimmonds2545
3 жыл бұрын
Our beautiful Airline had the opportunity of flying a return flight on Air Jamaica mbj to Hato Curacao Netherlands Antilles direct flight and back to mbj. It was awesome...
@kurtodavis
Жыл бұрын
Air Jamaica was always a pleasure to fly on. Best onboard warmth and service and the smoothest landings. I’m glad to have flown on all the fleet types they had during my time including a leased 747. Ah the memories
@Starboard76
Жыл бұрын
Wow! Very cool you caught a ride on the leased 747! I’m pissed that none of the airport photographers in Miami and London completely blew capturing that baby!
@loversleap5114
Жыл бұрын
Air Jamaica soaring to new heights I love the song
@shersher7430
9 ай бұрын
My nephew was an Air Jamaica Captain and we still grieve “the passing “ of our national airline. No other airline could hold a candle to this Jewel of the Caribbean. From the in-flight fashion shows to the impeccable service provided by thoseJamaican beauties… aah, the memories!
@worldspan4
4 жыл бұрын
Starboard 76 you really out did yourself with this one! Lovebirds unlimited for over an hour! And so much of the "big Jamaican" the A340 I was never able to ride on. If there is one airline you could have in your heart for as long as you live it was Air Jamaica. And like you said Starboard 76, one helluva on airline. A national Icon never to be forgotten. Outstanding job!
@Starboard76
4 жыл бұрын
And that my friend is a helluva compliment! Thank you very much...and you are spot on about the long lasting Air Jamaica effect on those who remember! That's two of us who missed out on the the Big Jamaican ride!
@worldspan4
4 жыл бұрын
@@Starboard76 Its great to know there is someone on this earth who is obsessed with this airline as I am. Remember the inflight fashion shows on the DC-8-61 with the stand-up bar and those "Rare tropical birds" ? The rum bamboozles ? You have given me one helluva gift my man!
@krystenmartin7373
2 жыл бұрын
I remember flying on Air Jamaica. I also remember seeing some of these planes at Owen Roberts Airport (the A319/20's & the Dash 8's)
@heyitscrystal580
2 жыл бұрын
Respect and big up for this video we airline coming from a far but sadly gone
@heyitscrystal580
2 жыл бұрын
Love mi air line bad wish I could bring it in again same color
@rollinsweetland4603
Жыл бұрын
Yes it was a great air line i fly on it a number of times
@gw9213
4 жыл бұрын
Luv watching this so beautiful and majestic! Hope she returns to the sky one day. Nice
@Starboard76
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, ahhh yes, Air Jam!
@romeojames89
4 жыл бұрын
Me too 🇯🇲
@ProdbyNKA
4 жыл бұрын
U mean the airplane
@ProdbyNKA
4 жыл бұрын
Not the company coz the company is now Caribbean Airlines owned by Trinidad and Tobacco
@ProdbyNKA
4 жыл бұрын
I'm Jamaican
@vaughnlewis904
2 жыл бұрын
I would love to see air Jamaica again on some air plane
@FallacyAsPraxis
4 жыл бұрын
I'm not emotional, but I get so emotional when I watch these clips. I hope Air J comes back some day. Caribbean Airways never was and never will be it. That livery towards the the last days of Air J was uniquely stunning, but I loved the yellow, orange, and magenta on the old 727s. And you've even got the old DC-8 and DC-9 in there! I am working on my own Air Jamaica historical video and would like to have your permission you use clips from you video in it. This vid was awesome. I subscribed to your channel just for this.
@Starboard76
4 жыл бұрын
I'll get emotional for you...I can still see myself onboard that DC-8 arriving at MBJ. Sent me an email an I'll discuss which footage you can use for your project - my YT username'@gmail.com
@robertcamble3543
11 ай бұрын
@@Starboard76There's two things I miss in Jamaica that will never leave my heart . Air Jamaica & the good old Jolly Bus Company . Nothing says Jamaica like these two .
@edwardreid6230
Жыл бұрын
Ilove my air jamaica
@rileysteve
4 жыл бұрын
We fortunately for me I missed the whole DC-8 era at AirJam. Many 722 trips and an A-310 that rocketed out of ATZl like a Space Shuttle. Only bad service was having to check in with BA in ATL whose staff were never to happy to be up early, and were mostly hostile. Thanks for the Kool vide And!
@mbjxperience
4 жыл бұрын
One of the very best lively liveries ever! I still prefer the yellow/orange though; just something outstanding about it. Many evenings I’ve had the pleasure of seeing it bask in the sunset and it’s a glow like none other. That I’ve seen all these planes shows I’m OLD!! Lol. At 49:26 - excellent view of the waving gallery, my favourite place at the time. A very fitting way to end; by fully profiling the A340. Absolutely fantastic compilation!!! Very, very, very missed.
@Starboard76
4 жыл бұрын
If anyone could sum it all perfectly...it would have to be you! You know you are in deep when you 'know' individual fleet aircraft'! I feel the same way about several carriers...that's dedication to the trade!
@mbjxperience
4 жыл бұрын
Starboard76 I tell you! Really nice to have relived some of these moments
@gw9213
4 жыл бұрын
Love watching this so beautiful and majestic ..... hope she returns one day.
@planetx7521
3 жыл бұрын
If all the Caribbean islands would come together wow
@TheOne-xu5oy
3 ай бұрын
I just recently said this very same thing. We lost Air Jamaica but we still have Caribbean airlines.
@robertcamble3543
Жыл бұрын
Ahhh , the legendary Air Jamaica d.c 8 ,a k.a the stretch 8 . I remember seeing this bird flying over in the 70s . It used on Toronto ,New York ,& England . These were replaced by the A300 in early 80s .
@hermankreimes9514
4 жыл бұрын
A lot of great video footage. Thanks for sharing. Herman
@Starboard76
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@Starboard76
4 жыл бұрын
Didn't you have a vintage aviation channel on YT, your name seems very familiar...
@werni0410
Жыл бұрын
I flew in 1979 with an Air Jamaica DC 8-62 from Frankfurt via London to Montego Bay. This was my first longhaul flight and i was only 13 years old. I remember that in London so many people joined the flight that 2 Passengers had no seat and had to fly sitting on the floor and had to stand up while meals and drinks were served. No way would this be possible nowadays. This was the strangest but also most exciting flight i have ever been on.
@robertcamble3543
11 ай бұрын
The 1st time I went on a plane was when I went on a school outing . We went to N.M.I.A & they give us a tour of the D.C.8 It was a sleek looking aircraft .
@craigbossman163
3 жыл бұрын
many people not going to like how I say this but butch Stewart is the one who run those airplanes to reck he is the one wy Jamaica doesn't have air Jamaica again
@Starboard76
3 жыл бұрын
You’re absolutely right, I remember when all that went down..
@selmamiller2281
Жыл бұрын
Some of the blame could be attributed to Butch, some to our government and a lot to the many drug traffickers and criminals who cost our beautiful AJ dearly by their disgusting behaviour. The good had to suffer for the bad. I miss AJ so much. My wish is that it will be operatonal again. We had some of the finest pilots and personnel, not to mention the good food and the lovely accent. Sweet, sweet AJ, I miss you and you remain forever in my heart❤❤❤
@robertcamble3543
11 ай бұрын
@@Starboard76FAA ,played a role in bringing down A.J . when Butch took over , they wanted him to get Boeing planes to up grade the fleet Butch chose Airbus instead . From there , they started cutting against A.J . They started having issues here at Airports in America till they went out Drug trafficking played a role too .
@ROMEROME1990
4 жыл бұрын
Long live Air Jamaica 🇯🇲 . Is it just me, or was the Douglas DC8 aircraft fleet reincarnated into the Airbus A340?
@robertcamble3543
Жыл бұрын
I said the same thing . The A 340 looks like a pumped up version of the D.C 8 . The only thing missing the two vents under the D.C 8 nose .
@ROMEROME1990
Жыл бұрын
@@robertcamble3543 Right, exactly.
@edwardreid6230
Жыл бұрын
A my national airline this what the government and iata is doing we want our air planes back safe and reliable pilots and nice and mannersable flights attendants bless up to every one who usually work with air jamaica congratulations to you all thats serve in the past year god bless you all
@jacquesbrown6680
Жыл бұрын
I got a ride on air .Jamaica from montego bay to london heatrow was good.The best ever..
@Lee247Jamaica
3 жыл бұрын
5:51i live in Hellshire and thats Hellshire Hill in the background of the a320
@stignatiousstigy
4 жыл бұрын
Jah know, sat here and watched the entire hour & 4 mins.... I was looking forward to flying along side my dad one day, but sadly that never came into reality... sigh I miss OUR symbol, I miss OUR airline... KMFT Although I'm pretty sure it would have folded this year if it managed to have kept afloat back then til now...smh Big up Mi pops, Ms Zaide, Mr. Chino, Richie C, & Magic B
@Starboard76
4 жыл бұрын
Ahh man, that's sad, well glad the video rekindled some treasured memories!
@MathuCampbell
4 жыл бұрын
Hey do you mind if I use a few of these clips in my upcoming air jamaica documentary on KZitem! I’ll be sure to credit your channel
@Starboard76
4 жыл бұрын
Sure, if you can provide me a preview prior to your release and I like what I see (I'm sure I will)..
@_jeanneret_
4 жыл бұрын
When are you releasing the documentary?
@MathuCampbell
3 жыл бұрын
@@Starboard76 Sorry for the late reply been doing a lot of development. I will defiantly send you a preview. I expect to finish editing in December.
@MathuCampbell
3 жыл бұрын
@@_jeanneret_ Hi there. January of 2022 is my Deadline.
@maried2089
Жыл бұрын
What happened to our beautiful ❤ Bird 😢
@rileysteve
4 жыл бұрын
Corrections to previous post: Unfortunately for me I missed the DC-8 era. Departed ATL on the A-310. Thanks for the kool video.
@Starboard76
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@ROMEROME1990
4 жыл бұрын
49:58 I wonder what was the point for the BAW 777 to backtrack the runway to vacate it, instead of at the end of the runway.
@abandonedchannel281
4 жыл бұрын
I like the colourful livery, easy to distinguish kinda the old livery reminds me of Hawaiian Airlines’s livery
@Starboard76
4 жыл бұрын
An Air Jamaica jet stole the spotlight at every airport they flew to.
@gearriewest3302
Жыл бұрын
Best airline food.
@GMaviation
3 жыл бұрын
Man this is amazing. My favourite airline although I never flew with them. Back when I was a kid I used to fly sooo many times in and out of Sangster and Manley on FS2004 and FSX with Air Jamaica A320/321/310. Still have a B727 Gemini jets model at my house! I had a A340 but sold it with big regret now
@planetx7521
3 жыл бұрын
lol
@ROMEROME1990
4 жыл бұрын
2:21/2:22-2:27 clip was used in Steven Seagel and Basil Wallace’s Marked For Death 💀 🎥 🎞 (1990).
@vaughnlewis904
2 жыл бұрын
How this little Caribbean island did have so many air planes
@helomedia767
Жыл бұрын
Cause JA ppl can’t keep dem backside quiet.😂
@jadonnash4437
Жыл бұрын
@@helomedia767😂😂😂😂
@rojaunjames747
4 жыл бұрын
What was that green and red livery on a310
@Starboard76
4 жыл бұрын
That was an Air Maldives A310 acquired by Air Jam.
@rojaunjames747
4 жыл бұрын
Oh tank you for letting me now
@Lee247Jamaica
3 жыл бұрын
23:53 damn rip ll
@jimmy19736
5 ай бұрын
wow, spirit of mandeville. nice
@kevingrant3648
3 ай бұрын
I think this was late 1999 because they had only 1 a340 at the time 6 a320s around 5 a310s .2 a321s and 2 MD 80s
@waynepond8748
2 жыл бұрын
Air Jamaica original livery was way better than the later liveries. I don't understand though why the yellow, orange and faucia stripes never went all the way to the cockpit.
@evangelistjermainebrown2718
2 жыл бұрын
I ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@Unused-z7b
5 ай бұрын
Do the pilots fly far, or do they fly high ?
@audryangus4795
9 ай бұрын
BRING BACK AIR JAMAICA.
@blackfolkssavior3294
3 жыл бұрын
💯
@JermaineLindo-z5o
4 ай бұрын
starboard music (panel base assembly)
@oneilclarke8494
2 жыл бұрын
Would have been nice to see the 747 as well.
@TremayneDouglas
5 ай бұрын
2024 and beyond
@kevingrant3648
3 ай бұрын
Eventually they expand the a320 fleet A321 fleet get 2 more a340s reduced a 310s to four
@Kardomike
Жыл бұрын
Air Jamaica was dub the most beautiful airline in the sky. But I must remind Jamaica that the downfall of air Jamaica was contributed to drug trafficking by one police officer and his drug friends. Yes, you mr R
@mugz90
3 жыл бұрын
What happened to air jamaica ?
@Starboard76
3 жыл бұрын
A great airline destroyed by poor management!
@mugz90
3 жыл бұрын
@@Starboard76 they need to bring it back Even if they collab with other Caribbean countries like how liat does
@Romans116Unashamed
3 жыл бұрын
Bad management and huge debt....I miss her a lot
@kevingrant3648
2 жыл бұрын
How many a300 did they have 6 are 7
@jadonnash4437
Жыл бұрын
8
@kevingrant3648
2 жыл бұрын
Wont I love the A310s
@JermaineLindo-z5o
4 ай бұрын
rjr real jamaica radio
@tevaunlewis8621
Жыл бұрын
Soaring to new heights
@rollinsweetland4603
Жыл бұрын
Yes it was a great air line i fly on it a number of times
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