Tempers flared Sunday at Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston as angry passengers of Fly Jamaica demanded to know when they will be leaving the country for New York.
The nearly 200 passengers had been at the airport since Saturday afternoon.
The passengers said that they boarded an aircraft leased by Fly Jamaica expecting to leave at 6:30 in the evening.
However, at 11 o’clock the plane was still on the tarmac.
The pilots reportedly explained there was an issue with the manifest of the leased aircraft and Fly Jamaica.
The crew proceeded to leave the aircraft, adding that it was time for their scheduled rest which is 12 hours.
Some of the passengers said they have been trying to leave the country since December 31.
Since the Christmas holidays, Fly Jamaica has been experiencing several flights delays and cancellations.
This was due to its planes undergoing maintenance.
One has been brought back into operation.
