KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Opposition People’s National Party says it has taken careful note of recent public statements issued by the Venezuelan Consortium of Aeronautical Industries and Air Services, S.A. (Conviasa) regarding the diversion of one of its flights to Norman Manley International Airport in Jamaica and the subsequent treatment of passengers and crew.

A caustic statement from Conviasa indicated that after “unforeseen circumstances” forced an aeroplane flying the Cancún, Mexico to Maiquetía, Venezuela route to land in Jamaica, passengers had to remain on the tarmac for around eight hours.

It accused Jamaica of aggravating the situation, expressing its “most vigorous rejection of the conduct of the competent authorities in Jamaica, by not ensuring minimum conditions of assistance, dignified treatment and operational support to passengers and the aircraft.”