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sagman17 · 03-21-2011, 11:21 PM

just got back friday night..airport was crowded..2:55 pm flight..because of flag day celebration it was a nightmare getting to airport..after we checked in and were in the duty
free area we heard over loudspeaker that continental was telling people who were in duty
free area to please go thru customs and get to the gate..they started boarding early i
guess because they had less people working because of the holiday..went to buy balashi and they only had 8 six packs left..i got 4 of them..whew..last year in march they had none at the airport..i might have to think about buying at supermarket and packing in luggage
next time..

Love Aruba · 03-22-2011, 05:31 PM

I guess I can ask this here...Do they pat down in Aruba now like they are doing in the States? I haven't traveled since the "new" pat downs. I HATE that, but I want to feel safe so you do what you gotta do. I just thought that if they pat everyone down in Aruba, we should allow more time there at the airport??? Last year we didn't get patted down anywhere. Well anyway thanks for the info. AND thanks for letting me ramble.

Chadd · 03-23-2011, 02:05 AM

I'm scheduled to fly home in 36 hours and after looking at the weather, I think I need another month down here.

EHampite · 03-24-2011, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Love Aruba

I guess I can ask this here...Do they pat down in Aruba now like they are doing in the States? I haven't traveled since the "new" pat downs. I HATE that, but I want to feel safe so you do what you gotta do. I just thought that if they pat everyone down in Aruba, we should allow more time there at the airport??? Last year we didn't get patted down anywhere. Well anyway thanks for the info. AND thanks for letting me ramble.

We just returned home on 3/17 and found there were random pat downs when going through the Aruba security check point. Then when boarding the plane at the gate, they had two people stationed there doing random checks of carry-on bags and pat downs. Only saw one guy pulled over to be checked while everyone else went through and down the jetway! We were not selected in either area.

Love Aruba · 03-24-2011, 08:13 AM

Thanks EHampite, I just thought it wouldn't be a pretty sight if everyone was patted down, because of time.
Thanks again!!
Pat

03-21-2011, 11:21 PM	#41 (permalink)
sagman17 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance private island, iguana joe's, madame janettes.. Posts: 183	just got back friday night..airport was crowded..2:55 pm flight..because of flag day celebration it was a nightmare getting to airport..after we checked in and were in the duty free area we heard over loudspeaker that continental was telling people who were in duty free area to please go thru customs and get to the gate..they started boarding early i guess because they had less people working because of the holiday..went to buy balashi and they only had 8 six packs left..i got 4 of them..whew..last year in march they had none at the airport..i might have to think about buying at supermarket and packing in luggage next time.. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ scott and tricia

03-22-2011, 05:31 PM	#42 (permalink)
Love Aruba Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 645	I guess I can ask this here...Do they pat down in Aruba now like they are doing in the States? I haven't traveled since the "new" pat downs. I HATE that, but I want to feel safe so you do what you gotta do. I just thought that if they pat everyone down in Aruba, we should allow more time there at the airport??? Last year we didn't get patted down anywhere. Well anyway thanks for the info. AND thanks for letting me ramble. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Next Aruba trip in

03-23-2011, 02:05 AM	#43 (permalink)
Chadd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arikok Antilla Natural pool Posts: 1,226	I'm scheduled to fly home in 36 hours and after looking at the weather, I think I need another month down here. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

03-24-2011, 08:13 AM	#45 (permalink)
Love Aruba Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 645	Thanks EHampite, I just thought it wouldn't be a pretty sight if everyone was patted down, because of time. Thanks again!! Pat Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Next Aruba trip in