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Re: It took two hours to get through arrivals at SXM
[Re: Dr Phil SXM]
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02/20/2024 08:32 PM
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Phil--I guess the traffic situation was the reason why no taxis? That is odd. Really disappointing situation with arrivals.
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Re: It took two hours to get through arrivals at SXM
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02/21/2024 07:55 AM
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Re: It took two hours to get through arrivals at SXM
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02/21/2024 08:41 AM
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Carry on only seems to be the solution! It seems they cannot get coming or going right.
I hope your guests have a good trip.
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Re: It took two hours to get through arrivals at SXM
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murphy--now, you just need to hope that Air France and KLM aren't late coming in! It is ridiculous, that people are rearranging their flight schedules because SXM can't deal with baggage.
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Re: It took two hours to get through arrivals at SXM
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02/21/2024 10:24 AM
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Oh hi, sorry, didn't pay attention it was you. Allegedly, you can get around the crowds if you don't have bags, yes. The whole thing doesn't make sense to me, but that's the way it works.
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Re: It took two hours to get through arrivals at SXM
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02/21/2024 12:34 PM
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Kind of tongue in cheek as that is suggested by some so rental car people don't have to wait for their customers with checked bags.
Supposedly if you have no checked bags, you move on through. Sometimes it seems to work and sometimes it doesn't. Like with many things with this airport fiasco, inconsistency and missed completion dates is the norm.
Good luck.
BTW, I am from about 20 miles north of Dayton.
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Re: It took two hours to get through arrivals at SXM
[Re: Dr Phil SXM]
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Seems they push the lines based on when the luggage will arrive at the carousel. Otherwise the limited baggage area would be packed with people.
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Re: It took two hours to get through arrivals at SXM
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02/23/2024 06:25 AM
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I feel so bad for your guests!! That's a horrible way to start a vacation!!! I'm not sure if the people that work at arrivals just don't care??? Or they are just under staffed!! Maybe if we overload there email, let them know that this is a horrible way to treat tourist!! webmaster@sintmaartengov.org
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Re: It took two hours to get through arrivals at SXM
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02/23/2024 07:50 AM
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We don't have baggage. We don't even have carry on. The question is do they allow you to go through customs faster with no luggage. We arrived yesterday on American at 2:15, parked close and walked to the terminal. It took 30 minutes to clear immigration and 30 minutes to get bags. A young couple in front of us were carrying only backpacks. They tried to skip the line when we first entered the outdoor shelter and were denied. However, they asked again when we entered the building and were allowed to go to the "transit" line. Like others have mentioned, I think it just depends on who is working the lines.
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Re: It took two hours to get through arrivals at SXM
[Re: Dr Phil SXM]
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02/24/2024 08:01 AM
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When does Air France and KLM land on Sat?
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Re: It took two hours to get through arrivals at SXM
[Re: Dr Phil SXM]
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02/24/2024 08:21 AM
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First one at 2.50pm and second one at 5.30pm and no KLM today Tracy .
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Re: It took two hours to get through arrivals at SXM
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02/24/2024 10:24 AM
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Tracy--easiest way to find out their schedule for then is to go to their websites.
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Re: It took two hours to get through arrivals at SXM
[Re: Dr Phil SXM]
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02/24/2024 02:39 PM
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Phil--that is definitely true. However, I think that Tracy was trying to figure out when to book her incoming flight for, to hopefully avoid those crowds. It's a crap shoot, as you say, as you could plan your flight around when those other flights are SUPPOSED to arrive, and then they are early or you are late. I booked our flight for June from Miami for the earlier flight, even though I HATE getting up that early, but hope the lines will be less for the 1 PM flight.
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Re: It took two hours to get through arrivals at SXM
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02/24/2024 05:07 PM
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WhaleTail--Considering you are having a 4 week stay, I don't feel TOO sorry for you overall. Looking forward to hearing and seeing all about your trip!
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