By DIANE AND BEA (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #198) on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 - 10:13 pm: |
Just wondering what kind of experiences you have had with AA to SJ and then to Bonaire. We are considering going AA this time, and there is much conversation of weight..etc... What are the chances that things will go smooth and we will make it there on the same day ?
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By lunarlab (BonaireTalker - Post #38) on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 - 11:32 pm: |
We've traveled AA from Sacramento to Bonaire 3 times and not had any troubles. We were late once because we had to fly around a hurricane that was in the way. We always have to change planes several times but our luggage has made it each time. It takes at least 3 planes each way. Give yourself plenty of time to make the connection in Puerto Rico, especially when you come back. You need to pick up your luggage for customs and recheck it. We haven't had a chance to try the Continental Flight yet.
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By bob (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #2243) on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - 3:44 am: |
before i decided to try continental, i used AA/AE thru San Juan - 12 times anyway...only once were my bags delayed (1 day going to bonaire)...lots of close calls though...
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By Ann Phelan - www.bonairecaribbean.com (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2859) on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - 8:34 am: |
I am guesstimating, 42 trips SJU BON since 2001....one baggage delay, one time we had plane trouble and turned back to leave 20 min. later....a few small delays, and two VERY rough rides...not much to report.
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By Lydia S. Segal (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #249) on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - 1:38 pm: |
Hi,
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By C Poteet (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #431) on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - 5:49 pm: |
Good advice, all.
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By Jan Klos - ( Hamlet Bonaire #10) (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #508) on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - 8:43 pm: |
Out of 7 RT flights no missed flights, once luggage took 3 days to find us. We always stay close to the gate, and watch the flight attendants movements, as you can not make out what comes over the speakers. Had 1 flight that we did not know if we were going to get on. AA in Boston could not check us all the way through. So we had to get out boarding passes in San Juan, and hold our breath.
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By Bea and Marvin Jones (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #142) on Thursday, August 30, 2007 - 10:58 am: |
What are the chances that things will go smooth and we will make it there on the same day ?
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By Jan Klos - ( Hamlet Bonaire #10) (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #509) on Thursday, August 30, 2007 - 5:12 pm: |
First of all, if you plan on things not going smoothly, you will be more prepared to tske things in stride. When you check into the Denver airport make sure that they book you all way thru to Bonaire, and that they give you those boarding passes. As it is a long walk from the main gates to the AA Eagle gates are, You might want to let the flight attendant or ticket desk be aware of the tight connection, and ask if you can be picked up in a cart so you can get to the gate on time, and also make sure that the flight attendants notify AA Eagle that you have landed. Once you get to the gate make sure you go to the desk and let them know you are there.
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By Holly (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #239) on Wednesday, September 5, 2007 - 5:19 pm: |
Stupid question, maybe, but going home, do you pass through customs and immigration in San Juan?
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By chris keen (BonaireTalker - Post #52) on Wednesday, September 5, 2007 - 6:25 pm: |
It's not a stupid question...the answer is Yes.
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By Holly (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #240) on Wednesday, September 5, 2007 - 6:44 pm: |
Thanks! I think we're headed down in January, Deo volante, via San Juan on AA sky miles. We'll see if it can all be worked out.
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By Cynde - No trip in sight (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2846) on Thursday, September 6, 2007 - 9:26 am: |
Holly, check out this link, everything you wanted to know about going through the SJ airport!
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By Holly (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #241) on Thursday, September 6, 2007 - 10:20 am: |
Wow guys, great job!
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By pat murphy (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1227) on Saturday, September 29, 2007 - 3:29 pm: |
a few years ago we were routed from cleveland to chicago to san juan to bonaire. we left cleveland on time but were about 90 minutes late leaving chicago. our layover in sju was supposed to be 2 hours but ended up to be about 25 minutes. ok, not a layover, a sprint from the plane at gate 9 to the american eagle flight at gate 1. we decided we'd see our luggage in the next day or so. we went down the stairs to gate 1 and didn't stop moving till we were on the bus to the plane. once on the ground in bonaire we were shocked to see that not only did our suitcases make the flight with us, but my bicycle did too.
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By cory (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #8) on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 - 9:33 am: |
we are going to BON in march08 and on the return we only have 1:20 to make our first class conn on AA in SJU...i realize theres no first class on AE from BON to SJU but we do have a front row, 7a&b, to make our business class connection(air miles) do you all think we will have time to go through customs and all that to make the flight home to LAX? or should i pay the extra to change our return leg to another flight.
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By Boat Chick (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3689) on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 - 5:55 pm: |
Corybaby, having done that route several times, I never book the flight from sju to LAX earlier than the 11:40 flight. I've almost missed that one once as the luggage took forever to arrive at SJ...and then you have to go through customs and security again....if the plane leaving Bon is late, it can make it sticky as well. If you can get teh 11 something flight, I'd at least change it to that, give you a little more breathing room.
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By Jan Klos - ( Hamlet Bonaire #10) (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #559) on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 - 7:26 pm: |
Cory, If you are in seats 7a &b ( Bonaire- SJU)you are towards the front of the plane. The plane loads and unlaods from the rear. Good Luck!!
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By Boat Chick (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3691) on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 - 8:19 pm: |
Jan, I forgot about that. We always get the last seats in the plane so we are first off
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By cory (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #9) on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 - 8:52 pm: |
sounds like were s$&#@ed, id better change that, too bad it was the only nonstop
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By cory (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #10) on Thursday, November 15, 2007 - 9:33 am: |
UPDATE
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By Boat Chick (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3695) on Thursday, November 15, 2007 - 10:50 am: |
Cory, you may have to run in Miami to catch the LAX flight...I've done that before, but I hate to say that 40 minutes is ...tight? Just have your tennis shoes on and be ready to book. We did it the other way once...but made it
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By Boat Chick (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3696) on Thursday, November 15, 2007 - 10:51 am: |
OH, nice bugs in your profile pic Off Catalina? What boat?
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By cory (BonaireTalker - Post #11) on Thursday, November 15, 2007 - 4:34 pm: |
We dove the Sandollar out of san pedro every month for 5 years until just recently, after Ken sold it it just wasnt the same, now we are just warm water divers...pretty much..Saw alot of really cool things at Cat,San Clem,St nicholas islands...
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By Boat Chick (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3703) on Thursday, November 15, 2007 - 6:38 pm: |
YOu must be a little farther North than we are. We are down Dana Point way...no more cold water diving? We love the kelp, and have been adicted to it for abotu 8 years Although, the first dive after a warm water trip is always a bit "tough" lol!
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