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http://www.traveldailynews.com/pages/show_page/19321 printed on Monday, September 08, 2008

Virgin Atlantic pledges aid to Jamaica after hurricane Dean
Virgin Atlantic flew thousands of food packs and blankets to Jamaica in the wake of Hurricane
Dean. Virgin Atlantic was the first UK airline to fly to Montego Bay, in the north of the Caribbean island, since the hurricane affected the region and closed the country’s two main airports.

Virgin Atlantic’s scheduled service, flight VS65, departed at 16.00 from London Gatwick (20th August), and arrived into Montego Bay at 19.50.

The food packs, containing items including fresh water, biscuits, fresh fruit, and health bars will be distributed through local agencies in the Montego Bay area. The agencies will also distribute blankets to those without power or shelter.

More relief supplies may be flown to Jamaica on Virgin Atlantic’s flight to Montego Bay on Wednesday. Vicky Karantzavelou - Tuesday, August 21, 2007