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Leaving Aruba -Get There Early
So you are thinking, "Three hours early? Really? You must be joking!" Well, keep thinking that it is a joke and you very well may find yourself missing your next flight home from Aruba.
Departing from Queen Beatrix International Airport, Aeropuerto Internacional Reina Beatrix, it is important to keep in mind that there will be a list of procedures much longer than you are used to when departing on a domestic flight.
Peak days of departure from Aruba are Saturday, Sunday and Friday, in that order, even more so, the Saturday and Sunday prior to, and immediately following holidays such as Christmas and New Years. For these super peak days, add at least an additional half hour to an hour. Peak times at the airport for departure everyday, are 11 am to 4 pm. ...more
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To Avoid Long Lines & Promote More Efficiency Airport Introduces Automated Passport Control (apc)
For US bound passengers ORANJESTAD, Aruba – 8 di december 2014: Aruba Airport Authority N.V. proudly introduces a new system to check passports at Aeropuerto Internacional Reina Beatrix. The computers, known as “Automated Passport Contol Kiosks”...
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When To Purchase International Airfare To Aruba
When to Buy- For the cheapest international airfare, purchase your airline tickets between five months and between six weeks/one month before departure. Also, try to buy international airfare when an airline has an sale, but since these are not regular...
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Post Airliners Terror Bombing- Departing Aruba
Our family returned late yesterday afternoon from Aruba. Delta has always permitted just one carry on as well as well as a "personal item" such as a purse or computer bag. Security at Reina Beatrix Airport was like I have never seen in 19 visits to the...
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U.s. Customs & Immigration Departing Aruba
People often ask why it is suggested that you arrive at the airport three full hours prior to your flight's departure from Aruba. You need time to clear not only security, but U.S. Customs & US Immigration as well. Through in some time for duty...
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How Did Your Thanksgiving Travel Go?
Our family was booked on Delta for a 1:30 pm flight on Saturday the 17th from ATL (Atlanta) to EWR (Newark). Flight was ready to board and a crowd gathered around the gate's check-in desk. Looked around and looked up and flashing on the overhead screen,...
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