MBJ Airports Limited, the operational authority for Sangster International Airport (SIA) in St. James, Jamaica, has confirmed significant disruptions to flight schedules due to severe winter weather conditions impacting multiple regions across the United States.
The airport operator issued an official advisory on Saturday evening detailing numerous flight cancellations and delays affecting both inbound and outbound services for Sunday, January 25, and Monday, January 26, 2026. Among the confirmed cancellations is JetBlue Airlines flight B6 779 from New York’s JFK International Airport, originally scheduled to arrive on Monday.
Airport authorities have strongly recommended that affected passengers directly contact their respective airlines for real-time updates, revised itineraries, and rebooking options. The severe weather system moving across the United States has created a ripple effect on international air travel, particularly affecting Caribbean destinations with high connectivity to US hubs.
MBJ Airports Limited has directed travelers to monitor official communication channels for continuing updates, including the company’s primary website (www.mbjairport.com) and verified social media profiles on Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter). The airport management has assured stakeholders they are closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with airline partners to minimize passenger inconvenience.