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Saturday departure Jet Blue
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04/02/2023 12:51 PM
04/02/2023 12:51 PM
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RonDon
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Leslie came to BSV (he lives nearby) and drove the rental car to airport dropped us right at the door so no having to tote luggage too far. Ah the privilege of using the taxi entrance. He ran in to check if the JB counter was open before letting us get out. It was. So we gave our farewell hugs & kisses and entered knowing we had had trouble and no printing of the Astestation forms or boarding passes.
Lady greeted us asked all the questions then we entered a moderate size line, left our check bag and on to the gate area. It was very crowded. We were what we thought was very early for our 1 pm flight (arrived 10 am) found ourselves at the gate before 11. Decision should we eat something or not. When suddenly we heard boarding announcement for our flight. They started boarding 11:50 for a 1 pm flight???. Though perhaps time has changed and we didn't get notice.
Since we were group A (somewhat like Southwest by group instead of rows) we lined up to board. A man guided us across the tarmac like in the old days. Then he split us up by rows low # enter front door high numbers enter back door of plane. But we had to walk up stairs. No busses not ramps.
Then the fun began. We departed at 1:05 pm waited on tarmac even though Pilot said "were number one for departure" Was told no water in bathroom but toilet worked. It seemed like forever before stewardess/steward came down isle and offered drinks. I looked at the food offering and decided since my JB charge card gave me two for one, we'd get sandwiches. well no food offering except snacks. Then no one ever came by to collect debris. People walked up front to dump stuff.
The man across from me never buckled his seatbelt and no one told him to do so. I know because it was isle seat and it draped on the floor.
We arrived early but circled until our landing time.
All just seemed lax and unlike service we've had in the past. It was almost like we were back using American.
Wish I was still on SXM!
Thanks all who read my boring posts and commented.
Last edited by RonDon; 04/02/2023 12:56 PM.
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Re: Saturday departure Jet Blue
[Re: RonDon]
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04/02/2023 01:29 PM
04/02/2023 01:29 PM
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JB is often lax IMO but they are one of the few shows in town. Enjoyed your posts and Ty for taking us along.
Respectfully,
pat
"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them."
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Re: Saturday departure Jet Blue
[Re: RonDon]
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04/02/2023 03:52 PM
04/02/2023 03:52 PM
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Posts: 82,724 Central Florida!
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Sorry for what seems an unpleasant end to a nice trip. Time on SXM always passes too fast!!
Carol Hill
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Re: Saturday departure Jet Blue
[Re: RonDon]
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04/03/2023 07:46 AM
04/03/2023 07:46 AM
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It doesn't hurt to write to them!! You never know, you might get a small voucher for your troubles. We did and have done and received a something in return.
Sand Gravity, got to love it!
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Re: Saturday departure Jet Blue
[Re: Colour1]
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04/03/2023 08:02 AM
04/03/2023 08:02 AM
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It doesn't hurt to write to them!! You never know, you might get a small voucher for your troubles. We did and have done and received a something in return. Thanks colour.
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Re: Saturday departure Jet Blue
[Re: susancat]
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04/03/2023 10:12 AM
04/03/2023 10:12 AM
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What DAY are you flying and when? The conventional wisdom is three hours. You do need to allow that much time, just in case, if it's a Saturday in high season. TSA pre-check means absolutely nothing in SXM, as there is no such thing.
As far as food, there are not a lot of places, but there is a pretty good burger place, Johney Burger, as well as a sandwich shop with gourmet type goodies, Le Bistro by Bacchus. No real sit down restaurants inside security. Many people stop somewhere close to the airport and get a sandwich to go and take it with them on the plane, such as from Zee Best.
Carol Hill
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Re: Saturday departure Jet Blue
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04/03/2023 11:29 AM
04/03/2023 11:29 AM
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“We just booked DL and JB for our next flights. Pulled the trigger on Mint since we had enough points for a free ride. Hopefully their mint service is on point.”
We did it once, JFK to SXM, and while we fell into a really great deal for MINT, I thought it was a grossly over-charged and over-rated service for a less than four hour flight, but that was ALL after the fact. We did feel a little conspicuous in our little cabin-like space but I would only ever consider it again for a red eye or a very long flight. Once to say I’ve done it was cool so enjoy yourselves. 🙂🙂
Respectfully,
pat
"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them."
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Re: Saturday departure Jet Blue
[Re: susancat]
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04/03/2023 11:57 AM
04/03/2023 11:57 AM
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You can get wine at the airport, inside security, both at Le Bistro, and at the large bar inside security. We have purchased a burger at Johney Burger and taken it to the bar to eat. A lot of people do that.
Carol Hill
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