In a remarkable and emotionally charged mission, three United Airlines pilots with deep Jamaican connections spearheaded a relief flight to aid victims of Hurricane Melissa, a catastrophic Category 5 storm that ravaged Jamaica on October 28, 2025. Captains Trevor Bourne, Toray Bailey, and O’Neil Barnes, all with personal ties to the island, were part of the crew that delivered essential supplies to Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport on November 2, 2025. The fourth pilot, Jalal Paul, a Haitian, also joined the mission, as his homeland was similarly devastated by the hurricane. The pilots, who were uniquely positioned to understand the gravity of the situation, were deeply moved by the widespread destruction they witnessed from the air and on the ground. The storm, with winds reaching 185 miles per hour, claimed 45 lives, caused an estimated $9 billion in damages, and left thousands without electricity, water, or shelter. United Airlines facilitated the mission, recognizing the personal significance it held for the pilots and their desire to assist their homeland. The crew’s firsthand observations of the devastation prompted the airline to collaborate with other organizations to provide further aid. The pilots, who have prior experience in disaster relief missions, emphasized the resilience of the Jamaican people and the urgent need for basic necessities like toiletries. Their efforts have inspired continued support from various organizations, including the Global Empowerment Mission and local initiatives led by Jamaican diaspora communities.