its check-in area which had been left untouched since 2008, as well as re-surfacing aprons, taxiway, and the runway. The airport also revamped its duty-free offerings and, in March 2018, welcomed three Starbucks outlets (part of Starbucks' first foray in the Jamaican market), complementing the already well-appointed airside offerings like Auntie Anne's, Quiznos, Nathan's, Dairy Queen, Moe's Southwest Grill and Wendy's to name a few. In March 2018, the airport announced its plan to revamp the airport's retail area to enhance the customer experience and optimize profits on retailing activities in the airport. Airlines and destinations Passenger Notes: : Virgin Atlantic flights between London Heathrow and Montego Bay (in both directions) make a stop in Nassau. However, the airline does not have traffic rights to transport passengers solely between Montego Bay and Nassau. Cargo Statistics Accidents and incidents On 21 January 1960, Avianca Flight 671, a Lockheed L-1049E Super Constellation, crashed and burned on landing, killing 37 aboard. On 19 April 2009, CanJet Flight 918, a Boeing 737-800, was hijacked. The hijacker, armed with a semi-automatic pistol reportedly asked to be taken to Cuba. However, the security personnel eventually regained control of the aircraft without anyone being injured. See also List of the busiest airports in the Caribbean References External links Sangster International Airport, official website Airports Authority of Jamaica, official website Airports in Jamaica Airports established in 1947 Buildings and structures in Saint James Parish, Jamaica