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rob o · 05-02-2008, 01:20 PM

It looks as though American Airlines is doing everything they can to discourage us from flying their airline from Boston to Aruba. The non-stop on Fridays is gone. The San Juan option uses a little prop plane on the second leg that we won't go on. The New York option uses a small plane to NYC, no thanks. Miami is the only viable option, and likely gets you in at 10:00 PM. Oh, by the way...the price for that option is up. Looks like we, for the first time, will have to fly someone else. Bye-bye American....can we purchase a toaster with our remaining frequent flyer miles?

Suggestions out there?

FFgoo · 05-02-2008, 02:41 PM

looks like it is going to be a little difficult to get a "cheap" flight outta any airline to Aruba. I have been looking every day for the chance that I would be able to find airfare under $1,000-the reality of it is probably slim to none. Pretty frustrating....can blame the cost of fuel I am sure as one....we'll get there in January though even if we have to paddle LOL!!!

Happy airline hunting, if I find something I will let everyone know...

love aruba 99 · 05-02-2008, 02:46 PM

I to am frustrated with AA out of Boston, been flying with them to Aruba for over 20 yrs. What can we do ?

FFgoo · 05-02-2008, 02:57 PM

unfortunatly "we" cannot do much...well really the only thing we can do is not fly them...then as sales drop maybe a last ditch effort with lower fares. airlines know we'll pay though to get to our destinations so we're damned if we do and damned if we don't so to speak..LOL

jess1ca921 · 05-02-2008, 03:00 PM

We are going to Aruba 5/18-5/25.. flying Us airways out of Boston, non-stop both ways.

JOANIE A · 05-02-2008, 03:01 PM

I Flew Jet Blue Out Of Boston In April - Non-stop For $400 Per Person Round Trip. The Plane Had Many Empty Seats Both Ways.

Joanie A

FFgoo · 05-02-2008, 03:07 PM

I am thinking that because we are going in January that the rates are higher because of the time of season. Not sure entirely about that though, just a thought.

confused1 · 05-02-2008, 03:53 PM

[quote=rob o;109487]It looks as though American Airlines is doing everything they can to discourage us from flying their airline from Boston to Aruba. The non-stop on Fridays is gone.

Rob could this just be thier seasonal schedule May thru Sept?

Liz - Aruba Lover · 05-02-2008, 04:26 PM

AA is also screwing passagers flying from Newark. On my flight to Aruba on April 4th, I departed at 8 am and didn't get into Aruba until 10 pm. A 7 hour layover in San Juan. What a pain. Coming home last week atleast I only had a 2 hour layover in Miami but I had to depart Aruba at 7:30 am leaving for the airport at 5:30 am.

rob o · 05-02-2008, 04:30 PM

Yeah....and San Juan uses that lovely prop plane.

Aruba Tourism needs to do something or casual travelers will go elsewhere.

05-02-2008, 01:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
rob o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,796	Frustrated With AA - Boston to Aruba It looks as though American Airlines is doing everything they can to discourage us from flying their airline from Boston to Aruba. The non-stop on Fridays is gone. The San Juan option uses a little prop plane on the second leg that we won't go on. The New York option uses a small plane to NYC, no thanks. Miami is the only viable option, and likely gets you in at 10:00 PM. Oh, by the way...the price for that option is up. Looks like we, for the first time, will have to fly someone else. Bye-bye American....can we purchase a toaster with our remaining frequent flyer miles? Suggestions out there? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Next trip Trip after that and...trip after that

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05-02-2008, 02:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
FFgoo Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Natural Bridge (former), Baby Beach Posts: 45	looks like it is going to be a little difficult to get a "cheap" flight outta any airline to Aruba. I have been looking every day for the chance that I would be able to find airfare under $1,000-the reality of it is probably slim to none. Pretty frustrating....can blame the cost of fuel I am sure as one....we'll get there in January though even if we have to paddle LOL!!! Happy airline hunting, if I find something I will let everyone know... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

05-02-2008, 02:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
love aruba 99 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: casa del mar, Manchebo beach Posts: 237	I to am frustrated with AA out of Boston, been flying with them to Aruba for over 20 yrs. What can we do ? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ aruba lover 99 45 th trip coming soon

05-02-2008, 02:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
FFgoo Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Natural Bridge (former), Baby Beach Posts: 45	unfortunatly "we" cannot do much...well really the only thing we can do is not fly them...then as sales drop maybe a last ditch effort with lower fares. airlines know we'll pay though to get to our destinations so we're damned if we do and damned if we don't so to speak..LOL Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

05-02-2008, 03:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
jess1ca921 Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 4	We are going to Aruba 5/18-5/25.. flying Us airways out of Boston, non-stop both ways. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

05-02-2008, 03:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
JOANIE A Member Join Date: May 2007 Age: 54 Posts: 70	I Flew Jet Blue Out Of Boston In April - Non-stop For $400 Per Person Round Trip. The Plane Had Many Empty Seats Both Ways. Joanie A Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

05-02-2008, 03:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
FFgoo Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Natural Bridge (former), Baby Beach Posts: 45	I am thinking that because we are going in January that the rates are higher because of the time of season. Not sure entirely about that though, just a thought. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

05-02-2008, 03:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
confused1 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 87	[quote=rob o;109487]It looks as though American Airlines is doing everything they can to discourage us from flying their airline from Boston to Aruba. The non-stop on Fridays is gone. Rob could this just be thier seasonal schedule May thru Sept? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

05-02-2008, 04:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
Liz - Aruba Lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,351	AA is also screwing passagers flying from Newark. On my flight to Aruba on April 4th, I departed at 8 am and didn't get into Aruba until 10 pm. A 7 hour layover in San Juan. What a pain. Coming home last week atleast I only had a 2 hour layover in Miami but I had to depart Aruba at 7:30 am leaving for the airport at 5:30 am. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ http://dinearuba.com

05-02-2008, 04:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
rob o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,796	Yeah....and San Juan uses that lovely prop plane. Aruba Tourism needs to do something or casual travelers will go elsewhere. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Next trip Trip after that and...trip after that