Jamaica could see more flights from Europe under an Air Services Agreement signed with the United Kingdom (U.K.) last month.

Under a ubiquitous memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed in London, the U.K. will be able to designate various European airlines to make various scheduled flights to Jamaica from its own soil. A similar provision is available for Jamaica to designate CARICOM airlines to fly to the U.K.

Chairman of Government's Air Policy Committee, Professor Stephen Vasciannie, who led the negotiating team, said the agreement increased air links without jeopardising the future of Air Jamaica.

"We are satisfied that the new MoU preserves a balance between greater liberalisation of air services, on the one hand, and the protection of Air Jamaica, on the other. We hope for more flights, cheaper fares, and greater choice for passengers," said Professor Vasciannie.