Jamaican’s nationwide chicken to grace the tail of a Frontier plane

KINGSTON, JAMAICA – As Frontier airways continues to add to the island from key gateway markets, Jamaica is thrilled to have its hummingbird, extra popularly referred to as the physician chicken, chosen as the latest animal to adorn one among Frontier’s aircraft tails. This addition to Frontier’s livery is a recognition of the increasing partnership between the provider and the vacation spot.

“The launch of this new plane tail that includes the physician chicken exhibits the more and more supportive relationship Jamaica shares with Frontier Airways,” mentioned the Hon. Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism, Jamaica. “Because the island’s nationwide chicken, the physician chicken helps inform the story of Jamaica’s wealthy tradition and id. It’s vital that Frontier is celebrating the significance of each by showcasing the cherished image on its tail. 

Donovan White, Director of Tourism, Jamaica Vacationer Board, added, “It’s great to see Jamaica’s nationwide chicken being featured on the tail of a Frontier aircraft. We’re honored to have part of our cultural heritage showcased by our valued airline associate as they proceed to construct out service to the island.” 

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All Frontier Airways plane characteristic an animal on their tail with a particular title and backstory. Whereas most Frontier tail animals spotlight threatened or endangered North American species, the red-billed streamertail is a noteworthy exception and displays the colourful colours and plentiful, numerous chicken species present in Jamaica.

As an extra nod to the vacation spot, Frontier has named the chicken Stewart after the late Gordon “Butch” Stewart, founding father of Sandals Resorts Worldwide and advocate for Jamaica’s tourism. The plane that includes Stewart is predicted to hitch the Frontier fleet in late 2023.

Frontier Airways has been the quickest rising airline serving Jamaica since 2019, based mostly on variety of seats. Most just lately, the provider launched continuous flights from Atlanta to Kingston complimenting its present flights to Kingston from Miami. Frontier Airways additionally operates continuous flights to Montego Bay from Atlanta, Orlando, Chicago-Halfway, Miami, Philadelphia, St. Louis and Tampa. Service from Denver to Montego Bay and from Dallas Fort Value to Montego Bay will begin in early 2023.