hey kerri,

i emailed those folks to inquire about their winter flights from toronto to bonaire...said the schedule was not yet available but that i could put a small refundable deposit on a seat now and cancel later if i did not like the flight...didn't ask about price - had you quoted the price from last year? i probably should know before i bother to call them...monday only flights starting dec 25th...they may connect thru curacao...

the cheap american eagle flights look like they could be booked thru december...air canada might be the "back door" ...

whatever,

let me know a price if you know it...

I called Canada3000 last week, and was told that they weren't even flying to Bonaire or Curacao this coming year. Did they actually tell you, Bob, that they were flying to Bonaire again? When I first called, the lady said she'd have to call back, because I had asked about going for four weeks. When she called back, she said she'd checked and been told no Bonaire this year.

Kerri, do you know anything? I'm ready to book anytime they'll take a reservation. It's BY FAR the easiest way from Rochester, NY. I'm on my way down in August and it's four flights in each direction, vs. one down and back with just a stop in Curacao to pick up passengers on the way back via Canada3000.

this is the email i received...

Dear Robert,

Thank-you for your e-mail regarding flights with Canada 3000 Airlines.
Unfortunately, the Bonaire flight schedule is not available at this time.
Last year, Canada 3000 Airlines offered flights from Toronto to Bonaire on
Mondays only commencing on December 25th. At this time, we are accepting
Pre-Registration for $150.00 CAD/person which is fully refundable if you do
not like the dates and/or flight times.

If you are interested in Pre-Registering or speaking to a Canada 3000 Sales
Specialist, please contact my co-worker, Sylvia, toll-free at
1-888-263-3126, Extension 3027, or directly in our Toronto office at (416)
916-3027.

Sincerely,

Jennifer
Canada 3000 Tickets

guess i'll call them later this week...i seem to remember someone quoting a really nice price on this...

Josie,

I just checked for flights ROC-BON & rtn on the aa.com 'Travel Planning' site. Several options, all with 3 flights in each direction using the SJU connection.. The first listed even leaves ROC at 8:35, arriving in Bonaire at 8:20 pm. Return is 6:10 am departure with 4:40 pm arrival ROC. They fly down Tu, Th, Sa and back We, Fr, and Su. Sounds better than your present scheme. Search by 'Schedule' on the site--the 'Price' search option has been returning errors--says 'no flights' when there are.

Oh, Bob,Josie, Sorry I didn't see these until now. I had checked the Canada 3000 website, which indicates flights to Bonaire, on a similar schedule to what I remembered Josie saying last year.I have not seen anything else, which is why I've been a bit tentative.I'll try to reach them and see what's going on.......

Bob, Josie: Here's the answer from Nina at Canada 3000. (hereinafter known as ALM NORTH) When do I want to go? When are you going? We're not going...Oh..then why does your Website say you're going. Oh.... Yes,(hesitantly) we are going to Bonaire. We don't have a schedule at this time..They will have a schedule by middle of August...maybe...Will they e-mail me? Panic!!! Well, okay...but make sure I phone instead!!!!In addition. For sure!! No Fares quoted as yet. Keep reminding me, and I'll keep checking...Have a nice day...And thanks for flying Airhead Airlines.Bob..Double check!! by phone, too. Josie..Phone again. When they say no, tell them the web site and your friend's e-mail say 'Yes'...

WHOOPS...just to be sure it's clear...Canada 3000 is a different airline from Air Canada...

OK, if you've saved this space, please see my update from Sylvia at Canada 3000 under "Can.3000-hello Flamingo Airport". Bookings will likely begin 2 weeks from this date. And Sylvia is extremely knowlegeable and helpful! Kerri