Saturday, March 21, 2020

Coronavirus update: US airlines make major schedule cuts

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Here are the latest waivers and cancellations currently in place at U.S. airlines.

Sunday, March 15, 2020

Aruba COVID-19 situation UPDATE - March 15, 2020


Update from Queen Beatrix International Airport

On March 15, 2020 the Government announced a complete “Lockdown” for all international incoming passengers starting mid-night tomorrow (16th to the 17th), ending on the 31st of March 2020. Read MORE

Saturday, March 14, 2020

Aruba COVID-19 situation UPDATE - March 14, 2020

Update from Queen Beatrix International Airport

Yesterday afternoon the Government of Aruba (GOA) officially confirmed the first two cases that were tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. As a result, the GOA has taken the following measures that will impact operations at Queen Beatrix International Airport:

- Effective March 16th, 2020 (0:00 hrs UTC -4) until March 31st, 2020, it is prohibited to transport passengers to Aruba who within fourteen (14) days before his or her check-in for a flight bound to Aruba has been in the following countries/regions: China (including Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan), Singapore, Iran, Korea (Rep), Japan, the European Union, Great Britain, Switzerland or Norway. The above travel prohibition does not apply to:

1. Passengers who are legal residents of Aruba (passenger can prove this by showing an Aruban driving license or Aruban ID card), or
2. Passengers born in Aruba (place of birth is stated in passport).

- Screening at airport for arriving passengers starting March 14, 2020.

We understand that you may have a lot of questions at this time with regard to certain aspects related to the airport operation as a result of the recent developments.

We do advise that you contact your airline directly to verify if your flights to/from Aruba will continue as planned or if there are any changes as effects of the recent measures taken by the GOA.

Additionally you can always visit our website www.airportaruba.com to see live arrival and departure times to see if there are any changes.

We will continue you to provide you with the latest developments and updates as they become available. In the meantime, we highly encourage all staff members and passengers to take all the necessary precautions to protect the health of everyone. Tips are shared throughout the airport terminal and via our social media channels. Read MORE

Aruba's Official Statement Regarding Coronavirus


The government of Aruba's official statement on the Corona virus COVID-19 and how this affects you.

Quick facts on the status of COVID-19 in Aruba followed by an official statement from the Government of Aruba regarding traveler health requirements. Read HERE.

Saturday, March 7, 2020

The ultimate guilt-free vacation!

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How a luxury Aruba hotel became the first carbon neutral resort in the Caribbean without compromising on comfort and style

  • Ewald Biemans has transformed Bucuti & Tara into an eco-friendly resort
  • He began eliminating plastic at the Aruba beach resort in the 1980s
  • In 2018 the resort became the first in the Caribbean to become carbon neutral
  • Hotel is an adults-only 4 star resort nestled on the white-sand Eagle Beach