By thomas brossard on Sunday, October 7, 2001 - 8:51 am: |
Having been away frm the boards for awhile, I'm interested to learn any updates on travel to Bonaire. What are the current choices? What are the rates looking like? Are the flights (that are available) being reliable?
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By michael gaynor on Sunday, October 7, 2001 - 9:14 am: |
Fly Air Jamaica!
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By thomas brossard on Sunday, October 7, 2001 - 9:41 am: |
Does anyone know if the AJ connection through MoBay is doeable from Miami or Ft. Lauderdale, or is a layover still required?
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By michael gaynor on Sunday, October 7, 2001 - 10:47 am: |
The AJ flight leaves from Miami and Ft. Lauderdale. The AE flight may be in conjuction with SJ. Check out their web site.
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By Carole Baker on Sunday, October 7, 2001 - 7:36 pm: |
Was the AJ flight today canceled due to the hurricane? I would imagine the airport in MB had to be shut down with the storm headed that way. Any word on the effects of this storm on AJ operations? Carole
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By michael gaynor on Sunday, October 7, 2001 - 8:05 pm: |
I thought the Sunday flights were being suspended until high season? Check AJ web site for more info.
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By Cynde Lee on Sunday, October 7, 2001 - 9:05 pm: |
Michael, you are indeed correct, as we flew AJ last month. They suspended flights until late october, can't remember the thread though. Carole, checke with AJ. I have to say, that we were VERY impressed with Aj, they were wonderful, service, everything. On our way back from Bonaire to MB, there was a tropical storm that was in the area and we had to fly around Jamaica to get to the airport, we could see the "storm" at the center of the island, when we went to land, we got REALLY close to the runway, and they aborted last minute and we had the "oh, i think we can, i think we can...to get the dang plane back up to altitude, I was next to the window and got a bit freaked for the first time ever, I must admit. Anyway, they told us the winds had suddenly shifted and we were going to try from the other side, which worked out ok, but it was pretty rough...all in all, I have to say that they did a wonderful job, and knew what they were doing.
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By Josie on Sunday, October 7, 2001 - 9:34 pm: |
Michael, would you do me a favor and call Benny and ask him to reply ASAP to my email asking about availability at Bonaire Town Homes in February.
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By michael gaynor on Monday, October 8, 2001 - 9:23 am: |
Josie...you are never alone on Bonaire...We all will be happy to have you and Alan Back!
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By Carole Baker on Monday, October 8, 2001 - 6:41 pm: |
This November trip will be our third with AJ...I have no complaints...maybe one: they should start the in-flight movie sooner or cut out some of their AJ "commercials" so that we can view the ENDING of the movie! This has happened quite a few times so far. I usually don't get into watching the movies, but my other half does and he gets ticked off each time. I always forget to point this out to AJ, however, once we are "home". cb
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By Josie on Monday, October 8, 2001 - 9:42 pm: |
Thanks, Michael. I heard from Benny and it looks like I'll be down there 2/5 to 3/5, and Alan 2/5 to 2/20. American all the way, $462.70, routing ROC-CHI-SJ-BON. All in one day, and all on the same airline. I think I prefer that rather than having to go via JFK and use JetBlue. I feel that if we're all on the same airline, we'll (maybe) get better service if changes/cancellations happen, as I suspect will continue for a while.
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By Kay Powers on Monday, October 8, 2001 - 10:16 pm: |
Oh Josie....I am so jealous!!! Are you shooting for the Advanced Open Water this trip?? hmmmm...I will be going for Thanksgiving but only for a week.
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By Josie on Tuesday, October 9, 2001 - 3:57 pm: |
JUST BOOKED!!! We'll be there on 2/5, and I'm seriously thinking about doing the AOW, although I'm wondering if I should just get more practice first....
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By alan markus on Tuesday, October 9, 2001 - 4:18 pm: |
Just another route to watch. I checked AA for Flights to Bonaire in January 2002, and up came a route that shows Miami/Aruba AA Flt 1047, and Aruba/Bonaire, on American Eagle Flt 5323.
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By Josie on Tuesday, October 9, 2001 - 6:36 pm: |
Our problem Alan is we can't get to Miami in time for the connection. Rochester NY is a hard place to travel from... However, I'm satisfied with our arrangements, even though it's a HELL of a long day, it's just one day each way.
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By Thomas R. Gastio on Tuesday, October 9, 2001 - 9:40 pm: |
Alan when in November will you be in Bonaire? My wife, daughter, son in law and myself will be at the Divi from November 8th to the16th. Couldn't get a return flight on the 17th. Leaving from JFK to Curacao to Bonaire with a layover in Miami..
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By Kay Powers on Tuesday, October 9, 2001 - 11:24 pm: |
If the vacation tax credit gets passed, Vacation Tax Credit don't forget to save your receipts. What an incentive to vacation!
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By alan markus on Wednesday, October 10, 2001 - 9:28 am: |
Tom
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By Thomas R. Gastio on Wednesday, October 10, 2001 - 11:58 am: |
Going to Bonaire JFK-MIami, Curacao, Bonaire. Unfortunately The free tickets were available, and the allowable seats were already taken on the SJ leg. Checking with AA now I see that you can fly JFK direct to Aruba, than on to Bonaire. This option was not available when I booked. Have a great time in Bonaire. I know I will. THis is my 12-13th trip to the island, and I feel as though I am returning to visit old friend....
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By DIVER DEBBI on Wednesday, October 10, 2001 - 11:08 pm: |
Josie...great price ! amazing how the prices fluxuate..we are paying $600 but that is because staying over 30 days..guess anytime that happens the price gets jacked up...Delta to Miami then ALM to Curaco/Bonaire..a long haul of a day but hope it will be a safe one..look forward to meeting you and wanna dive ? this will be our 8th year back..we stay @ apartment in Niki Boko neighborhood..will beat shoveling snow huh ? grew up in Buffalo so I know what Rochester can be like..tons of snow !
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By Josie on Thursday, October 11, 2001 - 2:06 pm: |
DiverDebbi: when will you be there? It's great to have a nice long trip, and I'm REALLY going to miss all that snow!!
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By Steve Hargrove on Thursday, October 11, 2001 - 7:10 pm: |
We're suppose to leave for Bonaire 10/27 via American to Miami, then ALM to Bonaire. Although it is possible to change our tickets to fly all the way by American via Miami/Aruba/Bonaire it will cost us an additional 175.00/pp. What is the latest on ALM? We're trying to decide if we should bite the bullet and pay the extra to fly American all the way.
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By alan markus on Thursday, October 11, 2001 - 7:21 pm: |
We're doing the same thing. We are already flying American to Miami on Nov 1st., and can connect onto the Aruba/Bonaire flights. Sooo, we are seriously thinking about cancelling with ALM (not because of Miami/Curacao, but because of the Curacao/Bonaire/Curacao connection), and changing to American.
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By DIVER DEBBI on Thursday, October 11, 2001 - 10:13 pm: |
Josie..we will be there Feb 13 to March 15...will have to get together..will show you all our favorite shore dives..thats all we do..dive dive dive
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By Anonymous on Thursday, October 11, 2001 - 10:43 pm: |
American Eagle will start 3 daily flight on
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By Josie on Friday, October 12, 2001 - 9:24 pm: |
Debbi, I'll look forward to that. See you in Feb!!! YES!!!
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By Chet Wood on Saturday, October 13, 2001 - 7:51 am: |
Josie & DIVER DEBBI,
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By Jan Klos on Saturday, October 13, 2001 - 2:00 pm: |
Chet,
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By Josie on Saturday, October 13, 2001 - 7:13 pm: |
A BTalkers' get together will be GREAT.
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By Steve Hargrove on Sunday, October 14, 2001 - 9:55 am: |
Oct 27 - Nov 3
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By Carole Baker on Sunday, October 14, 2001 - 2:01 pm: |
Steve, you will fall in love with Bonaire and I do think you will enjoy the Divi. We have a timeshare there and are pleased as heck with the reef being right there, dive shop and operation, Chibi Chibi restaurant and lots more. We won't be there when you are..we arrive 11-18-01. Have a wonderful time and please do tell us all about it when you return...."if" you choose to do so! Here is a shot of the Divi from the water over by the Hotel side of the operation. The buildings to the right are some of the waterfront hotel rooms...the purple/blue/pink structure is the Chibi Chibi Restaurant (very good food) and then further to the left is the small (but wonderful) beach tanning pier and lounge chair area. The reef is right there at your fingertips (Calabas) (if you look VERY closely at the foreground of the picture, you will see my very happy husband, Joe, in the water...head only shot!) Carole
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By Julia Graves on Sunday, October 14, 2001 - 3:10 pm: |
Does anyone know if KLM is continuing their direct flight from Amsterdam to Bonaire? We live in the north of England so it is actually quicker for us to go from our little local airport to Amsterdam than to travel down to London. I hate waiting in Curacao, it wastes diving time!
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By Sarah on Sunday, October 14, 2001 - 7:13 pm: |
Julia, we too live in the UK and fly to Bonaire direct from Amsterdam. Our next trip is due in early December. KLM hasn't been in touch with us, therefore we assume flights are operating normally. If there's any change, I'll let you know. S
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By DIVER DEBBI on Sunday, October 14, 2001 - 8:50 pm: |
Chet & Josie
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By tom and barbara wilson on Monday, October 15, 2001 - 6:46 am: |
Steve, My wife and I will be on Bonaire till OCT 31. We are staying at the Bel Mar. Maybe we could try and find you.
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By Linda Richter - NetTech on Monday, October 15, 2001 - 8:39 am: |
The current KLM flight number is 789 from Amsterdam to Bonaire. On the way back it has a stopover in Curacao.
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By Corney Ann Carter on Monday, October 15, 2001 - 10:37 am: |
John and I will be on Bonaire March 2 to 16.
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By Steve Hargrove on Monday, October 15, 2001 - 9:45 pm: |
Tom & Barb,
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By Larry Gross on Wednesday, October 17, 2001 - 2:51 pm: |
AmAir Boston-Aruba-Bonaire, 9 AM to 5:40, @$380 was available for Mondays when we booked for January a day or so ago. About $175 cheaper than I've done in memory. Larry
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By Kate Hickson on Wednesday, October 17, 2001 - 3:26 pm: |
Larry-
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By Larry Gross on Wednesday, October 17, 2001 - 4:11 pm: |
I found it at aa.com, I think it is, the regular AmAir site. My travel agent couldn't do quite as well, and once I saw this I didn't look anywhere else. Larry
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By Jake Richter - NetTech on Saturday, October 20, 2001 - 4:51 pm: |
Larry,
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By Ann Hale on Saturday, January 26, 2002 - 9:46 am: |
Hi, Chet.
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By Chet Wood on Saturday, January 26, 2002 - 10:13 am: |
Greetings Ann,
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By Ann Hale on Saturday, January 26, 2002 - 7:30 pm: |
Hi, Chet.
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By Phil Corbin on Saturday, January 26, 2002 - 8:23 pm: |
Ann,
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