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Re: Departure Hall Soft Opening Scheduled
[Re: GaKaye]
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10/31/2023 05:10 PM
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Huhm, November 15, not November 1, and a "soft" opening. Wonder what that means?
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Re: Departure Hall Soft Opening Scheduled
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10/31/2023 05:27 PM
10/31/2023 05:27 PM
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I'm sure it is just as they say in the article:
*** "During this phased approach, travelers will have access to a limited variety of retail and dining options, with several others set to launch in late November and December, all carefully selected to enrich the airport experience for travelers."
In the future, when all is complete including the Arrivals Hall, I am sure they will have a Formal Opening, of the redone terminal, with festivities and maybe visiting dignitaries, ie; maybe even the King & Queen would visit.
Be Happy! Simply because you deserve to be. 😁
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Re: Departure Hall Soft Opening Scheduled
[Re: bdeeley]
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10/31/2023 07:21 PM
10/31/2023 07:21 PM
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bdeeley--you believe everything the airport authority says? Me, I'm a bit more suspicious.
Carol Hill
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Re: Departure Hall Soft Opening Scheduled
[Re: Carol_Hill]
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10/31/2023 10:00 PM
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bdeeley
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CHill, I guess my glass is just 9/10ths full. It has nothing to do with what I believe, you said "wonder what that means" and I said their explanation was in the article.
Carry on.
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Re: Departure Hall Soft Opening Scheduled
[Re: GaKaye]
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11/01/2023 07:07 AM
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Wonderful. Our arrival was a bit of a three ring circus and now it sounds as though departure will be, too. Oh well, it will be what it will be………..
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pat
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Re: Departure Hall Soft Opening Scheduled
[Re: bobbarb]
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11/01/2023 09:10 AM
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bobbarb--yes, they announced several times it was going to be November 1.
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Re: Departure Hall Soft Opening Scheduled
[Re: ruralcarrier]
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11/01/2023 12:16 PM
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..and at that time, no mention of a "soft opening". I think they had to default to this "soft opening", as it has to still be a massive construction zone, which is what we thought, when they announced the November 1 date.
Carol Hill
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Re: Departure Hall Soft Opening Scheduled
[Re: Kennys]
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11/01/2023 01:23 PM
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I'm sure people will post about their experiences after it opens and we will see how it goes.
Carol Hill
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Re: Departure Hall Soft Opening Scheduled
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11/01/2023 02:42 PM
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I guess Nov 1 is out the window.
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Re: Departure Hall Soft Opening Scheduled
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11/01/2023 08:59 PM
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So much negativity! The article explains the delay was because of hurricane threats and resources being diverted to deal with that. I personally find that to be a reasonable explanation. Yes, it's taken far too long to complete the airport after Irma, but there have been multiple legitimate issues that can at least partially explain the delay. I, for one, am happy to be returning later this month. Whatever inconvenience I encounter upon arrival or departure will be soon forgotten. If the rest of you don't love the island enough to accept that there will be some bumps in the road, perhaps you should find another place to go. 👍👍👍 WELL SAID.
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Re: Departure Hall Soft Opening Scheduled
[Re: GaKaye]
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11/02/2023 09:13 PM
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Woo Hoo!! So nice to see the progress. We just booked our tickets for our trip in Feb/March. It will have been a year and 8 months since we have been to our favorite island. Far far too long!! I, for one, am happy to be returning later this month. Whatever inconvenience I encounter upon arrival or departure will be soon forgotten. So true. Travel is always a goat rope but once we get there and get settled in, the troubles melt away.
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Re: Departure Hall Soft Opening Scheduled
[Re: Carol_Hill]
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11/03/2023 09:12 AM
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And, while I usually disagree with anything Minister Emmanuel has to say, he has some strong words about Brian Mingo in the paper today. Link
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Re: Departure Hall Soft Opening Scheduled
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11/03/2023 09:30 AM
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And, while I usually disagree with anything Minister Emmanuel has to say, he has some strong words about Brian Mingo in the paper today. LinkAnd I would so inclined to agree with Emmanuel, for once.
J.D.
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