20/04/2009
CanJet Statement on Flight 918 (03:59 AM ADT)

April 20th 2009, Halifax, Nova Scotia – At approximately 23h30 ADT an incident occurred on CanJet Airlines Flight 918 at Sangster International Airport at Montego Bay, Jamaica. CanJet Airlines Flight 918 was being operated for Transat Tours Canada.

We are still working with officials there to gather information, but at this time we know CanJet Flight 918 flying from Halifax, Nova Scotia, had made a scheduled landing at Montego Bay when an armed man boarded the aircraft.

A full security operation is underway and CanJet is cooperating fully with the local authorities.

Flight 918 was carrying 182 passengers and crew. All passengers have been safely removed from the aircraft, but CanJet crew and the armed man remain on board. Our understanding is that no harm has come to anyone remaining on board and there has been no damage to the aircraft.

CanJet takes very seriously its commitment to security onboard its aircraft and does everything it can to promote safety. Our priority at this time is well-being of the passengers and crew who were involved in the incident.

CanJet Airlines has set up a toll free number for anyone who may be concerned about family or relatives who may have been travelling on CanJet Flight 918.

Family or relatives can call 1-888-777-6429.