Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, Jamaica, was set to reopen to relief flights on Thursday, but not to commercial flights yet, so many tourists and Jamaicans were disappointed to have to turn back.

With power down, problems with communications and navigating parts of the island treacherous, the authorities in Jamaica have not yet been able to give a detailed assessment of the damage inflicted by Hurricane Melissa. But the devastating impact of the Category 5 storm on communities is starting to be revealed by satellite imagery.

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Stranded travelers in Jamaica face unexpected costs as Hurricane Mellissa disrupts flights and damages infrastructure. With hotels charging hefty fees, some may regret skipping travel insurance.

· 372 passengers took off from Bogotá and Medellín and landed in Montego Bay today, as part of the “Mystery Flights” by Wingo and Corona. · Wingo announced that starting December 18, Montego Bay will become its 25th ...