Airport Issues - Aruba First Timers

fady2002 · 05-22-2009, 10:50 PM

Hello,

We are going to be visiting Aruba for 2 weeks at the end of June. I was reading a lot about airport workers strikes and people loosing their bags. I am wondering if we should pack all of our stuff in carry ons or did the stirike die down? Any other advice for a first timer in Aruba? Thanks much in advance

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swagmaster · 05-22-2009, 10:55 PM

Our first trip, my wife's luggage was delayed. It was a sunday, and nothing was open except for the flea market. I would suggest that you pack a carry on with a days worth of cloths and a bathing suit. they had it there in a day, but it added frustration we didn't need.

rob o · 05-22-2009, 10:56 PM

The only problem with strikes was in the spring of 2008; those strikes were resolved in April 2008.

The talk of a potential strike in late winter of 2009 was just that, talk. It never happened and labor issues were resolved.

We have been to Arube 12 times and have gotten our luggage safely and in a timely manner each time. Bottom line...pack one day of necessities on a carry-on. Check everything else!

Chadd · 05-23-2009, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by swagmaster

I would suggest that you pack a carry on with a days worth of cloths and a bathing suit. they had it there in a day, but it added frustration we didn't need.

Great advice for any flying experience.

*Arubalisa* · 05-23-2009, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by swagmaster

Our first trip, my wife's luggage was delayed. It was a sunday, and nothing was open except for the flea market. I would suggest that you pack a carry on with a days worth of cloths and a bathing suit. they had it there in a day, but it added frustration we didn't need.

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Originally Posted by Chadd

Great advice for any flying experience.

...AND your medications go in your carry-on.

You only make this mistake once. The one time my luggage was lost (not to Aruba, a domestic flight), I had packed meds in the suitcase. Luckily the airline delivered our luggage within 6 hours.

rob o · 05-23-2009, 02:40 PM

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...AND your medications go in your carry-on.

.....and buy your alcohol at duty free so you can carry it on.....be a shame to lose that!

thrixie · 05-28-2009, 09:14 PM

good things to hear those advices., for those first timer and for those who were planning to flight.

michelemeow · 05-29-2009, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by fady2002

Hello,

We are going to be visiting Aruba for 2 weeks at the end of June. I was reading a lot about airport workers strikes and people loosing their bags. I am wondering if we should pack all of our stuff in carry ons or did the stirike die down? Any other advice for a first timer in Aruba? Thanks much in advance

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And pls make sure when you leave to go back home to give yourself a 3 hour window to get to the plane..You will go through aruba customs..AND US customs....i made it to my gate 10 minutes before we loaded and i was at the check in desk 3 hours early...be ready for a few security areas too...wear flip flops and no belts....its easiest! enjoy your trip aruba is great!

Chadd · 05-29-2009, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by michelemeow

And pls make sure when you leave to go back home to give yourself a 3 hour window to get to the plane..You will go through aruba customs..AND US customs....i made it to my gate 10 minutes before we loaded and i was at the check in desk 3 hours early...be ready for a few security areas too...wear flip flops and no belts....its easiest! enjoy your trip aruba is great!

It's Aruban passport control, airport security, US customs and airport security again. Early or late flights usually help avoid the long lines, the worst is around noon on a Saturday.

michelemeow · 05-29-2009, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Chadd

It's Aruban passport control, airport security, US customs and airport security again. Early or late flights usually help avoid the long lines, the worst is around noon on a Saturday.

saturday i think in general ..my flight was foing out at 5 pm...and i was in line with everything for nearly 3 hours....just everyone beware of going to the airport later...it can be time consuming

05-22-2009, 10:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
fady2002 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1	Airport Issues - Aruba First Timers Hello, We are going to be visiting Aruba for 2 weeks at the end of June. I was reading a lot about airport workers strikes and people loosing their bags. I am wondering if we should pack all of our stuff in carry ons or did the stirike die down? Any other advice for a first timer in Aruba? Thanks much in advance .

05-22-2009, 10:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
rob o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Renaissance Island Age: 56 Posts: 1,381	The only problem with strikes was in the spring of 2008; those strikes were resolved in April 2008. The talk of a potential strike in late winter of 2009 was just that, talk. It never happened and labor issues were resolved. We have been to Arube 12 times and have gotten our luggage safely and in a timely manner each time. Bottom line...pack one day of necessities on a carry-on. Check everything else! __________________ with CindyO at Renaissance Ocean Suites Next Aruba trip in Then, following Aruba trip in

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swagmaster Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 51 Images: 1	Our first trip, my wife's luggage was delayed. It was a sunday, and nothing was open except for the flea market. I would suggest that you pack a carry on with a days worth of cloths and a bathing suit. they had it there in a day, but it added frustration we didn't need.

05-28-2009, 09:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
thrixie Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 5	good things to hear those advices., for those first timer and for those who were planning to flight.