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  1. Hurricane Melissa, involving outlooks from NOAA and the NHC, caused significant damage in the region on May 28, 2026.
  2. Stronger demand is noted across local and export markets as they recover from the impact of Hurricane Melissa.
  3. Hurricane Melissa caused passenger traffic decline and currency fluctuations negatively affected revenue translation in Jamaica.

Hurricane Melissa Shuts Down Montego Bay Airports Amid Tourism Recovery Efforts

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What happened

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Hurricane Melissa shut down international airports in Montego Bay on November 11, 2026. Despite the disruption, October passenger traffic through Jamaica’s two international airports was slightly higher than the same month last year, reaching 384,300 passengers. However, year-to-date traffic through Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay is down 23.9 per cent compared to the same period in 2025.

From jamaica-gleaner.com

Why it matters

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The hurricane caused widespread damage and infrastructure disruption across Jamaica, leading to passenger traffic decline and currency fluctuations. While the island is noting stronger demand in local and export markets as it recovers, the closure of key airports severely disrupts international trade and tourism flow.

Hurricane Melissa caused passenger traffic decline and currency fluctuations negatively affected revenue translation in Jamaica. Stronger demand is noted across local and export markets as they recover from the impact of Hurricane Melissa.

From jamaica-gleaner.com

Who's involved

  • Montego BayLocation where international airports were shut down by the hurricane
  • JamaicaIsland state experiencing infrastructure disruption and economic impact from the hurricane
  • MelissaNatural phenomenon that caused widespread damage and infrastructure disruption across Jamaica
  • Grupo Aeroportuario del PacíficoAirport operator managing travel demand exposure in Montego Bay

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • JamaicaSpeculative

    The island state might experience reduced revenue from tourism and international trade flow due to airport closures.

  • Grupo Aeroportuario del PacíficoSpeculative

    The airport operator could face halted operations and reduced revenue generation due to the terminal closure.

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Within Hurricane Melissa, involving outlooks from NOAA and the NHC, caused significant damage in the region on May 28, 2026.

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