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PJIA Status question
#209860
11/25/2019 02:21 PM
11/25/2019 02:21 PM
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Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 2,106 Southport, North Carolina, US
candj
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We have been to the island since Irma and the arrival and departure areas were a mess. The article in the Daily Herald today makes it look like they are still in the design phase with not much actual construction. https://www.thedailyherald.sx/islands/92736-irion-pjia-agreements-to-be-signed-in-coming-days-2We arrive next Saturday and were wondering what we can expect? Will we still be bused from and to the plane? Is there a real indoor baggage areas with baggage carousels? Are there check in counters, in the building, or still in tents? Is there a food court area open in the building or in tents? Is there an air conditioned waiting area in the building or in tents? When checking in for the departure, do you still have to wait outside? We assume that the Saturday arrival and departure will be a zoo? It has been 2 years and 2 months since Irma and you would think that the airport should be back to near normal operations??
Last edited by candj; 11/25/2019 02:22 PM.
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Re: PJIA Status question
[Re: candj]
#209865
11/25/2019 03:43 PM
11/25/2019 03:43 PM
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Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 18,584 St Maarten
BillandElaine
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Yes, you will be bused to the plane, unless you are parked right at the terminal. Tents are gone, all inside now with check in counters. Small scattering of shops and food inside. All is under airco. No waiting outside. Saturday is the busiest day. Don't know about luggage since we never check bags.
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Re: PJIA Status question
[Re: candj]
#209869
11/25/2019 03:59 PM
11/25/2019 03:59 PM
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Posts: 14,653 Brookfield, CT.
pat
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There is at least one luggage carousel and checking luggage for departing flights was done indoors. We departed on a Wednesday and it would have been a piece of cake if it weren’t for the two departing but delayed JB flights (one of which was ours....), along with the Air France and AA flights along with countless smaller flights all departing at approximately the same time. It was a zoo in the departure area but those were hopefully not the normal circumstances.
Respectfully,
pat
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Re: PJIA Status question
[Re: candj]
#209872
11/25/2019 05:10 PM
11/25/2019 05:10 PM
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Posts: 17,554 Ohio
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Arriving 2 weeks ago, we walked from the plane to the terminal but upon departure we were bussed.
J.D.
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Re: PJIA Status question
[Re: blackmercedes]
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11/25/2019 08:46 PM
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Re: PJIA Status question
[Re: ruralcarrier]
#209906
11/26/2019 09:00 AM
11/26/2019 09:00 AM
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Posts: 4,894 Portland, OR
jazzgal
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Arriving 2 weeks ago, we walked from the plane to the terminal but upon departure we were bussed. I had the same experience on November 13 for my arrival. Haven't departed yet.
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Re: PJIA Status question
[Re: Wingman]
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11/27/2019 10:40 AM
11/27/2019 10:40 AM
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Posts: 13,145 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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My arrival was horrible. It took almost 2 hours to get through immigration as 3 flights arrived at the same time and they just could not handle it. Hopefully departure will be better!
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