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DushiHeidi · 01-27-2010, 08:02 AM

Hey everyone I arrived back from Aruba a while ago. I've had a lot of things going on to where I couldnt really get on the board much. I would just like to inform everyone that the island was super slow after the second of January. The flights down there lately havent been full even. When I went down on the 30th there were even seats available on the plane. Normally this never happens because its extremely busy. I am thinking about flying interline again and I wouldnt dare to for a while there. The flights are so open its sad! I look for them in the next year to drop even more flights. The economy isnt changing anytime soon. Eventually when it does though, they will add flights again! The majority of the visitors right now on the island are from Venezuala.

sunnysmiles · 01-27-2010, 10:23 AM

When I booked our flights at the beginning of the month for March, there were only 8 seats left on our flight.

Shnyda · 01-27-2010, 11:02 AM

We left the Island on the 5th of January and the flight to Philly was packed.

We went out on the 4th and the bars and casino's were hopping. Just booked our flights

DushiHeidi · 01-27-2010, 01:39 PM

I left back to the states on the 6th and the flight wasnt full. Sometimes online it shows a lot less seats full then what are really booked. Even talking to agents on the phone you can hear one thing from one person and something totally different from another.

*Andrea J.* · 01-27-2010, 01:50 PM

i am here now and it is as busy as i have seen it in a couple of years.
many americans on island.

spoke with frits at the ata office at length this morning and he says dec and jan are UP 2% from this time last year.

the AA non stop from boston on monday had only 2 empty seats in coach class

casinos packed.

lizzardo · 01-27-2010, 01:59 PM

Record number of cruise ships. Some days feel busier than others because of
the 'cruisers'. But I think the increase in the number of restaurants is
making it easier to just go to a place w/o reservations. The only
restaurant that you always need reservations for is the Wacky Wahoo.
At least that's the only one that comes to mind. It's totally worth it tho!

cyclone promotions · 01-27-2010, 02:30 PM

it is slow these day here on the island the cruise ship are here till 5pm after that ther are gone the hotel's are on the 45% so there is good deal out there to come visit the island right now

01-27-2010, 08:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
DushiHeidi Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 288	The island is slow Hey everyone I arrived back from Aruba a while ago. I've had a lot of things going on to where I couldnt really get on the board much. I would just like to inform everyone that the island was super slow after the second of January. The flights down there lately havent been full even. When I went down on the 30th there were even seats available on the plane. Normally this never happens because its extremely busy. I am thinking about flying interline again and I wouldnt dare to for a while there. The flights are so open its sad! I look for them in the next year to drop even more flights. The economy isnt changing anytime soon. Eventually when it does though, they will add flights again! The majority of the visitors right now on the island are from Venezuala. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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01-27-2010, 10:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
sunnysmiles Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Natural Pool, Druif Beach, Eagle Beach, California Lighthouse, Helicopter Posts: 467	When I booked our flights at the beginning of the month for March, there were only 8 seats left on our flight. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Laura

01-27-2010, 11:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
Shnyda Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gold Coast Villas, Stellaris Casino, Madame Janettes, Arashi Beach, Baby Beach, Sopranos Posts: 651 Images: 6	We left the Island on the 5th of January and the flight to Philly was packed. We went out on the 4th and the bars and casino's were hopping. Just booked our flights Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ -E&K- Follow me on Twitter @ShnydaOne Summer Aruba trip in New Year's 2013 Aruba trip in

01-27-2010, 01:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
DushiHeidi Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 288	I left back to the states on the 6th and the flight wasnt full. Sometimes online it shows a lot less seats full then what are really booked. Even talking to agents on the phone you can hear one thing from one person and something totally different from another. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

01-27-2010, 01:50 PM	#5 (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 am here now and it is as busy as i have seen it in a couple of years. many americans on island. spoke with frits at the ata office at length this morning and he says dec and jan are UP 2% from this time last year. the AA non stop from boston on monday had only 2 empty seats in coach class casinos packed. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

01-27-2010, 01:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
lizzardo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 840	Record number of cruise ships. Some days feel busier than others because of the 'cruisers'. But I think the increase in the number of restaurants is making it easier to just go to a place w/o reservations. The only restaurant that you always need reservations for is the Wacky Wahoo. At least that's the only one that comes to mind. It's totally worth it tho! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ House for sale in Arashi - reduced for quick sale http://arashibeachhouse.com Aruba Kitten Rescue www.arubakitten.org

01-27-2010, 02:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
cyclone promotions Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: beaches Posts: 145	it is slow these day here on the island the cruise ship are here till 5pm after that ther are gone the hotel's are on the 45% so there is good deal out there to come visit the island right now Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ www.cyclonepromotion.com Professional Island DJ's For All Your Weddings And Party Needs. We Create Your Party DJ TINO