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mrk · 01-16-2010, 07:42 PM

Has anyone travelled in/out of Aruba on a Saturday since Christmas? Planning on taking the family to Aruba next year in late Jan 2011 and travelling on Saturdays. We usually fly to/from Aruba on a Friday and it's not too bad. What should we expect at the Aruba airport for a 1:30 pm departure on a Saturday compared to a typical Friday?
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*Arubalisa* · 01-16-2010, 08:18 PM

We departed Aruba one year on a Saturday during the month of September (low season) and in 19 trips it was the worst we have seen it. We vowed never again would we depart Aruba on a Saturday.

*Andrea J.* · 01-16-2010, 08:29 PM

we too usually fly weekdays, typically weds or thurs.
if you have to fly on saturday, get to queen beatrix airport 3 hrs early.
accept the fact that there will be lines and crowds.
if you go into it with acceptance and patience it will make for an easier venture.

sunworshipperII · 01-16-2010, 08:32 PM

Oh great should I try to change my flights to sun or mon.....heheheheh

sunworshipperII · 01-16-2010, 08:37 PM

I knew I should have traveled a day or so before...I will regret this decision...or just have to be patient which is not easy for me.

sunworshipperII · 01-16-2010, 09:09 PM

You will have to remind me of that at the meet and greet on feb 1 ok...

corona · 01-16-2010, 09:17 PM

We've flown out of Aruba the Saturday after Easter and will be doing it again this year. I imagine that has to be one of the worse Saturdays of the year. It's not pretty, but it's not horrible as long as you give yourself plenty of time. I think we usually give ourselves about 3 1/2 hours, and we've gotten through and to the gate in about 1 1/2 hours to 2 hours.

mjn109 · 01-16-2010, 09:57 PM

We just did, came home a week ago today. It was INSANITY when we got to immigration and they also didnt have a gate for us when we arrived so we deplaned on the tarmac. Leaving wasn't so bad at all-as we were flying Jet Blue, we didn't have wait in line at all to check in but all the other airlines were super busy. Based on what I have read on the forum, if I had the option, any day OTHER than Saturday is a good idea! Oh, and we also waited an hour on the tarmac for a trolly truck to push us away from the gate so to sum up, Saturday is a busy day at the airport.

Liz - Aruba Lover · 01-16-2010, 10:09 PM

My sister landed 3 mins. ago in Newark. When she gets to my house (she is staying the nite with me tonite), I will post tomorrow about her experience at the airport today.

sunnysmiles · 01-16-2010, 11:34 PM

Granted this was 2 years ago but we flew in and left on Saturday and it wasn't that bad for us. Of course we didn't know what to expect either way so that may be why it didn't seem so bad?! We're doing it again in March. Our timeshare is Saturday to Saturday.

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mrk Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 27	Saturdays at Aruba airport Has anyone travelled in/out of Aruba on a Saturday since Christmas? Planning on taking the family to Aruba next year in late Jan 2011 and travelling on Saturdays. We usually fly to/from Aruba on a Friday and it's not too bad. What should we expect at the Aruba airport for a 1:30 pm departure on a Saturday compared to a typical Friday? Thanks Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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01-16-2010, 08:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,685 Images: 174	We departed Aruba one year on a Saturday during the month of September (low season) and in 19 trips it was the worst we have seen it. We vowed never again would we depart Aruba on a Saturday. 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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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	we too usually fly weekdays, typically weds or thurs. if you have to fly on saturday, get to queen beatrix airport 3 hrs early. accept the fact that there will be lines and crowds. if you go into it with acceptance and patience it will make for an easier venture. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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sunworshipperII Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Palm Beach, The Marriotts lazy river Posts: 1,015	Oh great should I try to change my flights to sun or mon.....heheheheh Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ url=http://www.caribbeanmag.com/cd/vc/][/url]

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corona Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 415	We've flown out of Aruba the Saturday after Easter and will be doing it again this year. I imagine that has to be one of the worse Saturdays of the year. It's not pretty, but it's not horrible as long as you give yourself plenty of time. I think we usually give ourselves about 3 1/2 hours, and we've gotten through and to the gate in about 1 1/2 hours to 2 hours. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problem Next Aruba trip in Loving Aruba Since Honeymoon 1984

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mjn109 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The beach, Boca Prins & just about anywhere with my husband! Posts: 208 Images: 18	We just did, came home a week ago today. It was INSANITY when we got to immigration and they also didnt have a gate for us when we arrived so we deplaned on the tarmac. Leaving wasn't so bad at all-as we were flying Jet Blue, we didn't have wait in line at all to check in but all the other airlines were super busy. Based on what I have read on the forum, if I had the option, any day OTHER than Saturday is a good idea! Oh, and we also waited an hour on the tarmac for a trolly truck to push us away from the gate so to sum up, Saturday is a busy day at the airport. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

01-16-2010, 10:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
Liz - Aruba Lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,351	My sister landed 3 mins. ago in Newark. When she gets to my house (she is staying the nite with me tonite), I will post tomorrow about her experience at the airport today. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ http://dinearuba.com

01-16-2010, 11:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
sunnysmiles Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Natural Pool, Druif Beach, Eagle Beach, California Lighthouse, Helicopter Posts: 467	Granted this was 2 years ago but we flew in and left on Saturday and it wasn't that bad for us. Of course we didn't know what to expect either way so that may be why it didn't seem so bad?! We're doing it again in March. Our timeshare is Saturday to Saturday. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Laura