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Re: Temporary arrival facility at PJIA to open
[Re: SXMScubaman]
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10/07/2023 04:15 PM
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WOW. We arrive in 2 months and I sure hope there is more information before we arrive. We arrive in late November so maybe this will all be completed.
Fair winds and following seas! SSN691-May She Ever Prowl The Seas in Defense of Human Freedom! SSN787-Preserving Peace, Prepared for War
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Re: Temporary arrival facility at PJIA to open
[Re: timnboston]
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10/07/2023 06:15 PM
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candj
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We arrive on a weekday and leave on a weekday so maybe it will not be too bad for us. The video talked about lines and that is never good.
Fair winds and following seas! SSN691-May She Ever Prowl The Seas in Defense of Human Freedom! SSN787-Preserving Peace, Prepared for War
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Re: Temporary arrival facility at PJIA to open
[Re: Carol_Hill]
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10/07/2023 06:21 PM
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Throwing good $$ at a problem never fixes it.
J.D.
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Re: Temporary arrival facility at PJIA to open
[Re: Leagle49]
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10/08/2023 07:59 AM
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Queuing outside under an awning doesn't seem like ti's going to be a lot of fun. Baggage claim area seems small too. Memories of the tents after Irma. Those awnings were tarps on poles, and they were torn and blowing in the wind. I'm hoping they learned from that experience, and have something more substantial this time.
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Re: Temporary arrival facility at PJIA to open
[Re: LoveSXM333]
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10/08/2023 08:52 AM
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Maybe y’all should wait until airport complete before you come back!!!!😳🤷♂️ You do realize this has been a 6 year ordeal, lots of "delays", etc., mis-information, accusations....people are tired of it.
J.D.
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Re: Temporary arrival facility at PJIA to open
[Re: GaKaye]
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10/08/2023 11:12 AM
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Definitely better than the post-Irma tents! As you know, nothing much can stop us from coming!! For sure. Same here.
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Re: Temporary arrival facility at PJIA to open
[Re: ruralcarrier]
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10/08/2023 12:39 PM
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YOU GOT THAT RIGHT!!! They just can't stop pouring money down the drain instead of fixing the problem!! We'll be there in 10 days or so. Keep you and TTOL posted!
Sand Gravity, got to love it!
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Re: Temporary arrival facility at PJIA to open
[Re: Bahston]
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10/08/2023 07:47 PM
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Bahston--sure, we survived it. But there is no reason to stand outside these days, in SXM. It's SIX years since Irma.
...not to say that people will be standing outside at this temporary facility.
Carol Hill
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Re: Temporary arrival facility at PJIA to open
[Re: Bahston]
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10/08/2023 08:22 PM
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Thanks and I always love a constructive response on the hell that we as citizens of this Island on St.Maarten has to go through . And we, were suppose to live in the U.S but we lost our papers after visiting my late Brother 50 Birthday party in Florida i.e not far from Tiger Woods property , sa la vie . God is good . And our Brother last job was with Lockheed Martin , top , R.I.P .
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Re: Temporary arrival facility at PJIA to open
[Re: BillS]
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10/11/2023 10:27 AM
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Yes, looking forward to some comments. Hopefully they will say it's no big deal, not much difference.
Carol Hill
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Re: Temporary arrival facility at PJIA to open
[Re: foreversxm]
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10/13/2023 05:57 AM
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If it can't handle the arrival of just one plane, it is going to be a mess. Tiy hit the nail on the head.
J.D.
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Re: Temporary arrival facility at PJIA to open
[Re: foreversxm]
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10/13/2023 06:46 AM
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Our JB flight was changed from early Saturday morning to 9:30am. I am not looking forward to this mess. There has to be more than one flight at that time we arrive!! I don't get it, whoever is in charge has not a clue how to spend the money! Why build this, why NOT fix the broken down airport thats there!! IMHO, they should have bulldozed it down, start from scratch! Brought in a company like Turner construction from NYC. They would have it up and running under one year!! This?? This is an insult!!
Sand Gravity, got to love it!
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Re: Temporary arrival facility at PJIA to open
[Re: lcote]
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10/13/2023 09:16 PM
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foreversxm, I think plenty of people have been screaming and shouting since a year after Irma. It didn't do much then. Definitely agree but I still think if enough people complain something might get a least a little better. It’s really unbelievable anyone would think that temp building would be even close to being adequate. So many serious issues for arriving passengers. First thing they need to do is at least triple the staff of immigration officials and baggage handlers to speed up the process , and get people out there asap because it’s gonna be a huge back up.
Last edited by foreversxm; 10/13/2023 09:21 PM.
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Re: Temporary arrival facility at PJIA to open
[Re: SXMScubaman]
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10/14/2023 06:00 AM
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Government doesn't listen to their citizens, why would anyone think they will listen to our visitors? It's all about greed and has been for decades. Another nail in the coffin
Elaine ********************************* God Bless the broken road....
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Re: Temporary arrival facility at PJIA to open
[Re: BillandElaine]
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10/14/2023 10:41 AM
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Government doesn't listen to their citizens, why would anyone think they will listen to our visitors? It's all about greed and has been for decades. Another nail in the coffin I also agree Gov does not listen to outsiders , but should because tourist can always take they money somewhere else....... and gov are offended when any good or logical ideas are offered. But GOV should be very concerned when they expect their immigration staff and airport staff to have to work in such substandard conditions. They are the ones that THOUSANDS of upset and hot arriving passengers locals and visitors will have to listen to. It's a real shame because SXM is so unique and could be so much better for everyone and the Locals more than anyone. This airport mess just takes more money and food out of their mouths and more lost opportunity for a better future. But they just don't have good leadership. IMO
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Re: Temporary arrival facility at PJIA to open
[Re: sxmmartini]
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10/14/2023 02:31 PM
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A joke, right? It’s SXM so one never knows for sure….😊😊
Respectfully,
pat
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Re: Temporary arrival facility at PJIA to open
[Re: SXMScubaman]
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10/15/2023 06:14 AM
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Friend came in on Friday around 3pm and said it was no problem at all.
Elaine ********************************* God Bless the broken road....
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Re: Temporary arrival facility at PJIA to open
[Re: SXMScubaman]
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10/15/2023 09:59 AM
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I think JFK is Jet Blue and fairly early so they should be ok. Totally agree the airport has been a huge disaster and the people of SXM have been very tolerant. Maybe just letting people know what's going and being informed on this post and many other SXM forms has already helped ? I am never going to scream and shout on my soapbox again or complain about anything. I just never help. I am just going to rollover and suck it up. We can never do anything by saying something. Just Taylor Swift it and Shake it off! lol Let just stop complaining about the airport, bad food or service and everything else and set better examples for everyone else. Oh my gosh .
Last edited by foreversxm; 10/15/2023 10:19 AM.
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Re: Temporary arrival facility at PJIA to open
[Re: SXMScubaman]
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10/15/2023 11:15 AM
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"Getting a heads-up is always useful. Changing in-flight out of those winter wolens into something light and tropical might make standing in line outside somewhat more tolerable. When travelling these days -and not just to SXM - I just expext a horrible experience. I just try to concentrate on the fact that in a few hours it will be over, and in the case of SXM, I'll be in paradise".
Totally agree with this statement. Not much you can do about the problem so just expect the worse and if not, it's a bonus. No sense in dwelling on something out of your control.....
mgh
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