KINGSTON, Jamaica – Air traffic controllers at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) remained off their jobs today, causing flight delays and cancellation of some flights.
“Delays are expected to be averted. Air traffic controllers did not report for work so contingency measures are remaining in place. Jamaica’s air space remains open,” said Nicole Hutchinson, the spokesperson for the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA).
She hinted at the possibility of “cancellations as some airlines may not be confident enough to come into the airspace but the matter should be rectified in one hour”.
The action by the workers comes despite the Ministry of Labour obtaining an order in the Supreme Court ordering them to return to work immediately return and barring them from taking any further industrial action within a 28-day period.
The ministry said it was forced to obtain the order after the 100-plus air traffic controllers walked off the job on Sunday after wage talks broke down a day earlier.
Meanwhile, the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) is advising passengers to make contact with their respective airlines before travelling to the airport. (CMC)
