Air Travel
Air Travel information pertinent to Bonaire
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Insel Air Introduces On-line Check-in
This week, Insel Air announced that on-line check-in is now available via their web site, www.fly-inselair.com, making this carrier the first company in the region to offer this service.
On-line check-in can be done from any computer within 24 hours before the reserved flight departs. During check-in, one can choose their own seat, and print out their boarding pass in advance. If a return is within 24 hours, one can also print out a boarding pass for the return flight at the same time.
This new service is available for all Insel Air destinations (Aruba, Curaçao, Bonaire, St. Maarten, Paramaribo, Kingston, Miami, Valencia and San Juan) with the exception of Port-au-Prince, Sta. Domingo, and Las Piedras. Once one possesses a boarding pass, one can head directly for the counter to pay the airport tax (if needed), and move on to the security check. Passengers carrying only hand luggage need to arrive only 60 minutes before departure. Passengers with baggage could check their bags in at the drop-off counter up to 120 minutes before departure and do not have to stand in the check-in line. The check-in counters for all Insel Air destinations close one hour before departure, after which check-in is not possible. (Source: Amigoe)
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Tiara Air Opens New Customer Service Center on Bonaire
In recent months, Tiara Air has expanded its non-stop service between Aruba and Bonaire and is continuing to add flight rotations so as to make getting to Bonaire via Aruba easier all the time. Additionally, they have just also opened a new Customer Service Center in Kralendijk to assist passengers.
The new Service Center is located at Kaya Libertador Simon Bolivar z/n Complex B. The center is open and ready for any passengers to come by to either make reservations, purchase tickets, or make other inquiries into Tiara Air’s service. The center is open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM through 6:00 PM nonstop, and offers spacious public parking. For more information, call Tiara Air at 717-7447 or 717-3008. (Source: TCB-NYC)
Thursday, June 03, 2010
Tiara Air Announces New Flight Schedule Aruba-Bonaire with Favorable Connections and More Flights
Tiara Air has recently announced an amended flight schedule for travel between Aruba and Bonaire, effective July 12, 2010.
Beginning at that time, Tiara Air will offer additional weekly rotations with non-stop service between Aruba and Bonaire. The flight schedule will be as follows:
Aruba to Bonaire:
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9:10 AM departure from Aruba, 10:00 AM arrival on Bonaire and also a 6:20 PM departure from Aruba, 7:10 arrival on Bonaire.
On Sundays, 7:10 PM departure from Aruba, 8:05 PM arrival on Bonaire.
Bonaire to Aruba:
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 10:20 AM departure from Bonaire, 11:10 AM arrival on Aruba and also a 7:30 PM departure from Bonaire, 8:20 PM arrival on Aruba.
On Sundays, 8:25 PM departure from Bonaire, 9:20 PM arrival on Aruba.
This new schedule will provide additional flights, while providing earlier morning flights which make connections in Aruba to the USA or Venezuela easier. These flights, coupled with the new evening flights, will also allow day trips to Aruba for those visiting Bonaire or a day trip to Bonaire for those visiting Aruba. The new flight schedule is expected to be loaded in the Tiara Air system by the middle of next week. (Source: TCB-Bonaire)
Note update July 31, 2010: There is a schedule change effective August 2, 2010 which affects Flights 305 and 306; at that time, Tiara Air flight #305 will depart Aruba at 7:00 PM, arriving in Bonaire at 7:55 PM and Tiara Air flight #306 will depart Bonaire at 8:15 PM, arriving in Aruba at 9:10 PM.
Also, two new rotations are planned Aruba-Bonaire-Aruba for Saturdays beginning September 12, 2010. These new flights will follow the same schedule as flights 303/304 and 305/306 utilize. (Source: TCB-NY)
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Delta to Discontinue JFK-Bonaire Routing for 2010-2011 Season
The Bonaire Insider has learned today that Delta will not resume the JFK-Bon routing for the winter of 2010-2011 as originally planned.
Delta informed the Tourist Board that the Caribbean region has not done as well as expected this past year for Delta, and thus they have had to make a strategic re-alignment and they will be reducing flights throughout the region. Delta did confirm that the Atlanta flight remains on the schedule and all traffic normally using the JFK flight will have connections in Atlanta.
Continental Airlines has confirmed that both the Newark and Houston flights will continue pursuant to the current schedule and Insel Air has reported that they are in the final stages of completing their through fare agreement with US Airways. (Source: TCB-Bonaire)
Tuesday, May 04, 2010
Insel Air Flights Now Available on Expedia.com
The Bonaire Insider has recently learned that Expedia.com now has the full schedule of Insel Air flights available through its web site.
This means that those who prefer to use on-line booking web sites can visit Expedia.com and check availability and prices for Insel Air’s flights to Bonaire. Insel Air provides weekly service non-stop from Miami to Bonaire and back to Miami each Saturday, and also provides several departures each week from Miami to Curacao, with convenient connections onward to Bonaire.
Those interested may visit Expedia.com by clicking here. Currently, Insel Air is running several air fare promotions with excellent fares through June 19, 2010--see previous Bonaire Insider stories about the promotions by clicking here and also here. (Source: Insel Air)
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Insel Air Announces Roundtrip Fare Between Miami and Bonaire of $233.00 Per Person
Insel Air has just announced the lowering of their special promotional fare that was covered recently in the Bonaire Insider. The new fare is only $233.00 per person, roundtrip between Miami and Bonaire.
This fare is valid as of today and will be available for purchase through Friday, June 4, 2010. The fare includes government taxes and fuel charges; it excludes departure taxes and the rate is subject to availability. The booking window is flexible, and tickets can be booked through travel professionals or Insel Air at phone +(5999) 737-0444 or via their web site. (Source: TCB)
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
KLM Announces New Baggage Rules
Effective March 28, KLM will extend its checked baggage transport rules that already apply for passengers traveling between Europe and the U.S. and Canada to the rest of their network, including Bonaire.
The new measures will be more beneficial to customers, enabling them to check up to three bags, weighing up to 50 pounds each, free of charge depending on the cabin class. Flying Blue members will also receive additional luggage flexibility, depending upon the level of their membership.
For specific information by destination and class of service, click here. (Source: KLM Web Site)
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Insel Air Offers Promotional Airfare on its Miami-Bonaire Route
Effective immediately, Insel Air has announced a special airfare promotion for its Miami-Bonaire route. Now through Saturday, June 19, 2010, there’s a special round-trip fare Miami-Bonaire-Miami of only $280.00 per person.
This is an excellent opportunity for a trip to Bonaire, as the normal price for this route is $430.00 per person. This special fare includes government taxes and fuel charges, however it does not include departure taxes, and it is subject to availability. This new fare can be booked through travel professionals, Insel Air (phone: +599 9 737-0444) or via the Insel Air web site by clicking here. (Source: TCB-Bonaire)
Friday, February 05, 2010
Delta and Continental Add Additional Seasonal Airlift from North America to Bonaire
Continental Airlines and Delta have both recently added additional airlift from North America to Bonaire for the remaining portion of the high season and a portion of the summer season.
Effective February 12, 2010 until April 2, 2010, Continental will operate a second Newark flight on Saturdays (EWR-BON-EWR) in addition to their normal weekly rotation. Continental flight #1553 will depart Newark at 11:55 PM and arrive on Bonaire the next morning at 5:22 AM. Continental flight #1556 will then depart Bonaire at 7:00 AM.
Continental will also operate a third Houston flight on Mondays effective March 7, 2010 until March 29, 2010. Continental flight #1898 will depart Houston at 11:30 PM and arrive on Bonaire the following morning at 6:00 AM. Continental flight #1899 will then depart Bonaire at 8:30 AM.
Effective February 13 through August 14, Delta will upgrade the 757 (with 183 seats) currently operated on the Bonaire route to a 767 with 262 seats, providing extra capacity each week.
Please note that times will be adjusted in March in conjunction with the Daylight Savings Time change. (Source: TCB Bonaire)
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Insel Air Receives A Fourth MD-Aircraft
Insel Air, which flies non-stop to Bonaire from Miami once a week, recently took delivery of a fourth MD-Aircraft. As soon as the documents and registration for the aircraft are complete, the jet will be added into Insel Air’s flight schedule.
Insel Air soon will be purchasing a third Embraer Bandeirante and this purchase will complete the fleet for the next three years with seven aircraft in total: four MD aircraft and three Bandeirantes. The airline has been regularly augmenting its flight schedule with the addition of each aircraft.
Insel Air flies non-stop between Miami and Bonaire each Saturday, and flights can also be arranged on other days of the week with a connection in Curacao. Insel Air offers more relaxed checked bag weight limits, with up to 40 kilograms (88 pounds) allowed for a combined total of up to two bags. No single piece may be heavier than 32 kilograms (70 pounds). This extra baggage allowance is especially appreciated by those visiting Bonaire for diving and who carry their diving equipment with them.
For additional information, visit their web site by clicking here. (Source: Amigoe, Insel Air web site)
