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*Arubalisa* · 02-02-2010, 11:05 AM

"Aruba intent on new national airline company

1 Feb, 2010, 08:01 (GMT -04:00)
http://www.amigoe.com/artman/publish/artikel_68245.php

ORANJESTAD — The government wants a new national airline company on Aruba. From well-informed sources, the Amigoe learned that meanwhile pilots are being recruited for this company. Tourism-Minister Otmar Oduber (AVP) only wishes to confirm that Aruba Airlines, established in 2006, is one of the interested parties.

According to Oduber, another group has already reached the stage where they could become operational within six months. However, he does not wish to reveal the company’s name. The Minister states that he currently sets great store by a cooperation with Tiara Air. According to Oduber, this Aruban airline company wants to expand their fleet within short and to fly to other destinations.
Nevertheless, the Ministers states he attaches interest to several national companies. He also emphasizes that the renewed cooperation with KLM Aruba offers more opportunities and that these will be considered.

The first KLM-flight awaits a spectacular welcome this afternoon, after the Dutch airline company had decided in March last year to discontinue their flights to Aruba. Premier Mike Eman (AVP) is on board this inaugural flight. Together with the Dutch Minister of Transport and Construction, Camiel Eurlings (CDA), he commended the return of the ‘blue bird’, before his departure from Schiphol, in the presence of KLM-director Peter Harman and other dignitaries. Eurlings spoke of a ‘first result of a new way of cooperation between the Netherlands and Aruba’. Let’s make sure that the Netherlands and Aruba draw closer to one another.”

More than just extra aircraft seats
On top of that, Eurlings stated that it was a ‘relief’ how positive Eman and his ‘team’ had set to work and expects to realize more projects from the new cooperation. Eman also stated that the return of KLM is more than only 19.000 extra aircrafts seats. It is a symbol for more bearing surface within the Kingdom. During a four-course dinner, he spoke about the memorable conversations with the management of the airline company. “It had only been during the last course, that one had mentioned the possible return” according to Eman.

KLM Flight 783 had a ten-minute delay. At the beginning of the afternoon, the aircraft had made up for the delay and was to arrive at one-forty PM. The government had called on the population for a massive turnout to see the landing, which was also to be broadcasted live on TV. Furthermore, a ceremony for invitees and the press was to be held at the airport and another festive gathering in Divi Links during the evening.

SanNic44 · 02-07-2010, 06:46 AM

Before starting a "national" Aruba airline (again), they may want to review why the previous one failed.

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aruba here I come · 02-09-2010, 08:50 AM

i flew air aruba back in 95, what a nice airline!

sannic44, I am not sure of the answer, but why did they fail. spread themselfs too thin to fast?

Chadd · 02-09-2010, 01:34 PM

There is already a lot of service to the island.

DANNYO · 02-09-2010, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chadd

There is already a lot of service to the island.

I remember flying Aruba Air and it was much cheaper than flying Continental.If it saves us money im for it.

*Andrea J.* · 02-09-2010, 09:50 PM

i love aruba air.
we were always treated royally.
flight attendants were attentive and personable.
and, even in coach class i remember free cocktails, but my husband tells me that the free cocktails ended a couple of years before they went under.

*Arubalisa* · 02-09-2010, 09:59 PM

I don't remember free cocktails, but I certainly do remember the friendly flight attendants. They do not make them like that anymore.

KATH2ME · 02-09-2010, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DANNYO

I remember flying Aruba Air and it was much cheaper than flying Continental.If it saves us money im for it.

I don't remember Aruba Air, but I like it

Linda VH · 02-18-2010, 10:52 AM

It was so inexpensive that we could pay for first class and the food was really good! We use miles to fly business on AA but the food is yuck!

danadog56 · 02-18-2010, 07:51 PM

I remember seeing ads for aruba air but never had the opportunity to fly them...at least before...

02-02-2010, 11:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,685 Images: 174	Aruba intent on new national airline company "Aruba intent on new national airline company 1 Feb, 2010, 08:01 (GMT -04:00) http://www.amigoe.com/artman/publish/artikel_68245.php ORANJESTAD — The government wants a new national airline company on Aruba. From well-informed sources, the Amigoe learned that meanwhile pilots are being recruited for this company. Tourism-Minister Otmar Oduber (AVP) only wishes to confirm that Aruba Airlines, established in 2006, is one of the interested parties. According to Oduber, another group has already reached the stage where they could become operational within six months. However, he does not wish to reveal the company’s name. The Minister states that he currently sets great store by a cooperation with Tiara Air. According to Oduber, this Aruban airline company wants to expand their fleet within short and to fly to other destinations. Nevertheless, the Ministers states he attaches interest to several national companies. He also emphasizes that the renewed cooperation with KLM Aruba offers more opportunities and that these will be considered. The first KLM-flight awaits a spectacular welcome this afternoon, after the Dutch airline company had decided in March last year to discontinue their flights to Aruba. Premier Mike Eman (AVP) is on board this inaugural flight. Together with the Dutch Minister of Transport and Construction, Camiel Eurlings (CDA), he commended the return of the ‘blue bird’, before his departure from Schiphol, in the presence of KLM-director Peter Harman and other dignitaries. Eurlings spoke of a ‘first result of a new way of cooperation between the Netherlands and Aruba’. Let’s make sure that the Netherlands and Aruba draw closer to one another.” More than just extra aircraft seats On top of that, Eurlings stated that it was a ‘relief’ how positive Eman and his ‘team’ had set to work and expects to realize more projects from the new cooperation. Eman also stated that the return of KLM is more than only 19.000 extra aircrafts seats. It is a symbol for more bearing surface within the Kingdom. During a four-course dinner, he spoke about the memorable conversations with the management of the airline company. “It had only been during the last course, that one had mentioned the possible return” according to Eman. KLM Flight 783 had a ten-minute delay. At the beginning of the afternoon, the aircraft had made up for the delay and was to arrive at one-forty PM. The government had called on the population for a massive turnout to see the landing, which was also to be broadcasted live on TV. Furthermore, a ceremony for invitees and the press was to be held at the airport and another festive gathering in Divi Links during the evening. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

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02-07-2010, 06:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
SanNic44 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Savaneta Posts: 1,039	Before starting a "national" Aruba airline (again), they may want to review why the previous one failed. 44 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba's Novelist in Residence (sometimes) http://www.bentpage.wordpress.com/

02-09-2010, 08:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
aruba here I come Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Age: 43 Posts: 297 Images: 6	i flew air aruba back in 95, what a nice airline! sannic44, I am not sure of the answer, but why did they fail. spread themselfs too thin to fast? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

02-09-2010, 01:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Chadd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arikok Antilla Natural pool Posts: 1,226	There is already a lot of service to the island. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

02-09-2010, 09:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,258 Images: 80	i love aruba air. we were always treated royally. flight attendants were attentive and personable. and, even in coach class i remember free cocktails, but my husband tells me that the free cocktails ended a couple of years before they went under. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

02-09-2010, 09:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,685 Images: 174	I don't remember free cocktails, but I certainly do remember the friendly flight attendants. They do not make them like that anymore. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

02-18-2010, 10:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
Linda VH Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 255	It was so inexpensive that we could pay for first class and the food was really good! We use miles to fly business on AA but the food is yuck! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

02-18-2010, 07:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
danadog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: everywhere and anywhere Posts: 1,650 Images: 13	I remember seeing ads for aruba air but never had the opportunity to fly them...at least before... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ 5 1/2 months and counting..........but getting closer everyday !!!