By Beth Comeau on Friday, February 15, 2002 - 8:42 am: |
Just an F.Y.I.,
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By Stan Bair on Friday, February 15, 2002 - 4:52 pm: |
Heading to Bonaire in mid September for the first time. Is ALM really that bad? I live in central Florida and the direct flight is appealing. Any suggestions on how soon to book a flight? I have reservations at the Plaza and looks like more good than bad reviews there. Thanks, Stan
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By Mike Eberhard on Friday, February 15, 2002 - 5:03 pm: |
We have taken three trips to Bonaire, in three years, and found each time a delay in Curacao. Besides being apprehensive about waiting, it is really not a big issue. We found that waiting out the flight instead of "trying to find out what is going on" worked for us. We had better luck coming back as we flew AA CUR/MIA. They eventually get you there. Have a good time! By the way, is your direct flight out of Orlando, Tampa or Miami?
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By Stan Bair on Friday, February 15, 2002 - 5:26 pm: |
The flight is from Miami, looks like the only direct flight from Florida. Air Jamaica connects in Montego Bay. After my gear being lost for 2 days on my last trip to Roatan I figure it stands a better chance going with me and not on to Europe. Thanks
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By DARLENE ELLIS on Saturday, February 16, 2002 - 9:16 am: |
Alm also likes to leave luggage behind. We had a suitcase that we didn't get for two days as well as 25 other people on the flight. We missed our first sunset in Bonaire because of the hassles. None of our luggage made it home on the return flight till three days later!! That wasn't too bad though because you didn't have to pick it up and go thru customs because they told you before you left the plane that they left it behind. This was in February of 2001 but I know it happens all the time with them. Just make sure you have the necessities in your carry on.
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By C Poteet on Saturday, February 16, 2002 - 5:57 pm: |
Stan -
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By Gordon Brown on Sunday, February 17, 2002 - 2:56 am: |
Stan,
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By Gordon Brown on Monday, February 18, 2002 - 3:18 am: |
Beth,
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By Beth Comeau on Monday, February 18, 2002 - 5:39 am: |
Gordon,
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By Linda Richter - NetTech on Monday, February 18, 2002 - 9:16 am: |
The Massport (Boston's) website says to arrive 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours for International.
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By Gordon Brown on Tuesday, February 19, 2002 - 5:06 am: |
Beth,
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By Megan Davies on Sunday, March 3, 2002 - 4:35 pm: |
I just returned from my annual vacation to Bonaire and I wanted to pass on some advice regarding American Eagle out of Bonaire. I arrived at 5:00am for the 7:00am (along with another couple). The couple I was with got bumped, and the only reason I didn't is because I was traveling solo. Bottom line, doesn't matter if you have a "reserved seat" - it appears to be first there gets a seat. 4 people on my flight had been bumped from the flight the day before. Go figure. Also, if you arrive to Bonaire via American Eagle out of San Juan, do not be surprised if you do not get all your luggage, the size of the plane cannot accommodate all the luggage. Your luggage will arrive the following night. Hope this helps!
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By Ken Brown on Sunday, March 3, 2002 - 7:21 pm: |
Megan,
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By Jake Richter - NetTech on Monday, March 4, 2002 - 1:48 am: |
Ken,
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By Ken Brown on Monday, March 4, 2002 - 11:44 am: |
Thanks, Jake. We'd been planning on getting there at 5am, but considering what you & Megan have said, and given that our plane leaves at 6:15 (this isn't until June), I think we'd better plan on a little less sleep that night.
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By Jake Richter - NetTech on Monday, March 4, 2002 - 11:49 am: |
I'd forgotten about Daylight Savings. That's right, starting early April the flights leave Bonaire an hour earlier, so that also means that the counter staff and lines should start an hour earlier (otherwise the plane would never get off the ground in time), so plan on being there at 4am for a 6:15am flight!
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By Ann Phelan on Monday, March 4, 2002 - 11:57 am: |
The Delta (Air JA) at terminal (C) at Logan is still a zoo ( I flew to Orlando Fri. night) but the good news is they call all flights as needed while you wait in a mile long security line so no one missed flights. So in my case since I had nothing to check I could have arrived 30 min. prior as I would have just advanced up to the security check in prior to boarding. Orlando was a piece of cake. No wait aside from my 2 hour wait at the gate due to getting to the airport 2 hours ahead of departure.
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By Linda Richter - NetTech on Monday, March 4, 2002 - 12:11 pm: |
That concerns me too. I don't understand why someone that is bumped would have to pay any money unless there was something else going on.
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By Megan Davies on Monday, March 4, 2002 - 1:33 pm: |
Ken-
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By Dave Blackmore on Monday, March 4, 2002 - 10:23 pm: |
We found out the hard way that American Eagle has consistently overbooked its flights. Last Saturday, 1/March/2002, we arrived at the airport at 5:00am for a 7:00am flight. After standing in line for two hours, going through security, and being told that we would be able to get on the plane, we were quite surprised to find there were no seats available when we finally got to the ticket counter. It appears they had overbooked our flight by 12 passengers. To make matters worse,
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By Ann Phelan on Monday, March 4, 2002 - 10:32 pm: |
This is NOT RIGHT. What can be done? I think this whole matter is absurd. My friend got their at 6:15 and was denied boarding and had to pay 300+ to fly 7 days later. The other days would have cost him 500+! He arrived later as he had only a carry on.
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By Glen Reem on Tuesday, March 5, 2002 - 1:36 pm: |
Each person who has problems should report them directly to AA, preferably direct to the President, with copies to other relevant people.
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By Josie on Tuesday, March 5, 2002 - 2:54 pm: |
I was talking to an agent at the airport yesterday, and she said the airport opens at 4 am for the 7 am flight, and she recommended being there before 5 am to be sure...
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By michael gaynor on Wednesday, March 6, 2002 - 9:06 am: |
Josie Keep your car after you check in and then stop over for coffeee. Boarding is not until 6:30 AM
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By michael gaynor on Wednesday, March 6, 2002 - 9:08 am: |
Josie Keep your car after you check in and then stop over for coffeee. Boarding is not until 6:30 AM
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