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Jetways
#304140
07/18/2023 11:36 AM
07/18/2023 11:36 AM
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mgh
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Are the new jetways operational yet? I'm looking at the Mayo Beach/Airport webcam and from what I can tell they are not. We'll be there in February and one of the people in our party has knee issues and the jetway would alleviate some of the pain from going up and down the stairs from the plane. If not operational now any bets that they'll be by Feb?
mgh
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Re: Jetways
[Re: mgh]
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07/18/2023 11:51 AM
07/18/2023 11:51 AM
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As have I, Linda. The wheelchair porterage has been awesome each way and more than worth a very generous tip fot their assistance. But for the issue of stairs, those entrance and exit ramps to and from the plane do make access much easier. The only thing is I don’t think there are enough ramps for all the planes at any given time.
Respectfully,
pat
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Re: Jetways
[Re: mgh]
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07/18/2023 12:04 PM
07/18/2023 12:04 PM
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They are currently NOT operational, no. The 'official line' from the airport is that the jetways are SUPPOSED to be operational sometime this fall, but I wouldn't bet the farm on it. As Pat said, some planes will have the ramp to deplane, but they are always only on the front stairway only. On recent trips, AA from Miami has always had a ramp in the front. I go down the ramp in the front, and also use it when I leave, regardless of where my seat is. Wheelchair assistance in SXM is wonderful, and does help greatly with the (sometimes) huge immigration lines.
Carol Hill
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Re: Jetways
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07/18/2023 12:32 PM
07/18/2023 12:32 PM
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Scuba--you are always in first class, so certainly no reason for you to deplane from the rear. Our seats generally end up about midway of the plane, so the distance is about the same to either end of the plane.
Carol Hill
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Re: Jetways
[Re: mgh]
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07/19/2023 10:33 PM
07/19/2023 10:33 PM
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Kennys
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God's willing yes Carol. At least prayers. Cant wait to use the money that we spend yearly with our Amex Platinum for V.I.P ,lounge . Our Daughter and Son are the ones the lucky ones with their travel around the World to make use of it lol.
Last edited by Kennys; 07/19/2023 10:38 PM.
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Re: Jetways
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07/20/2023 02:11 AM
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This is just another thing that is dragging on since Irma!!! Who's palm do we need to grease for this to get done??? SMH!!!
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Re: Jetways
[Re: Kennys]
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07/20/2023 09:06 AM
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Lesley--the airport HAD said the jetways were going to be in use THIS year.
It definitely will be nice to have the option for the lounge again, yes.
Carol Hill
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Re: Jetways
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07/20/2023 10:23 AM
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Kennys
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