Updated Aruba Travel Restrictions - Apr 29, 2020

RNCollins · Apr 29, 2020

Updated Aruba Travel Restrictions

Official Travel requirements for USA and Canada | Aruba

Are you planning to book a trip to Aruba from the USA or Canada? Read Aruba's official travel restrictions for the USA or Canada before booking your trip.

www.aruba.com

“Below follows an information and travel advisory update from the Aruba Tourism Authority regarding the measures Aruba has put in place, including travel restrictions in connection with the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Last Updated: April 29, 2020 15:30 PM AST
Valid Through: April 29, 2020

Bon dia, to our beloved visitors:

The Government of Aruba has made the difficult, but necessary decision to mandate a suspension of all inbound travel currently in effect until the end of May. These restrictions are subject to change as we may consider additional precautionary measures as needed.

As you can imagine, this decision does not come without serious consideration as tourism is the lifeline of the Aruban people. Our highest priority is the health and well-being of our people and visitors.

For travelers who already have a trip booked and are concerned restrictions may impact your travel dates, please contact your hotels and airlines directly for an update on their rescheduling policies. We will welcome guests back to our sunny shores as soon as it is safe to do so.

While we know it does not quite compare to the real Aruba, we have created a special happiness video to give those at home a taste of our One Happy Island until we can be together again....”

For more information:

Crisis measures by the Government of Aruba in connection with Coronavirus COVID-19 - News - News - Aruba Governance

Welkom bij Aruba Overheid

www.overheid.aw

RNCollins · Apr 30, 2020

Information from the Aruba Airport Authority:

Covid-19 Updates

www.airportaruba.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Aruba Airport

www.airportaruba.com

RNCollins · Jun 2, 2020

PRESS RELEASES from the Aruba Airport Authority

Press Releases

www.airportaruba.com

“Slow start expected at AUA Airport

There’s tremendous hope as we look forward and see light at the end of the tunnel.

“ORANJESTAD – Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) since the start of the crisis has been in close contact with all airline partners and stakeholders who were affected due to the global impact on air travel. AAA will continue to communicate with transparency by providing general updates on the destination and air service as AAA continues to actively evaluate re-opening strategies. As tourism is the lifeline of Aruba’s economy, AAA will continue to play an integral part of the Economic Recovery process.
All eyes are turned towards the aviation industry as to when we can all take to the skies again. On May 8th, the Government of Aruba announced that the borders will tentatively be re-opening for inbound travel between June 15 and July 1, 2020. Of course, this will come with an extensive implementation of stringent health and safety protocols which are already well underway on island amongst all industry partners.
Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA Airport) is happy to share a positive sign. Certain airline partners have already announced that they will resume international trips as early as this summer, while following social distancing rules of both local and international health authorities. 17% of the total pre–Covid19 weekly service, which stood at 246, have so far been confirmed by existing airline partners. Below is a break down on an airline-by-airline case, focusing on level of service:

North America
American Airlines: Daily flights Miami and Charlotte (14x) / Delta Air Lines: 3x weekly Atlanta / United: 1x weekly Newark / JetBlue: 9x weekly flights from New York (4x) and Boston (5x) / Sunwing: 1x weekly from Toronto / Air Canada: 1x weekly from Toronto

Latin America
Avianca: 2x weekly from Bogota / Copa: 2x weekly from Panama

Dutch Caribbean
Aruba Airlines: Daily(7x) flights from Curacao...”

CPNY · Jun 3, 2020

RNCollins said:
PRESS RELEASES from the Aruba Airport Authority

Press Releases

Press Releases

www.airportaruba.com

“Slow start expected at AUA Airport

There’s tremendous hope as we look forward and see light at the end of the tunnel.

“ORANJESTAD – Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) since the start of the crisis has been in close contact with all airline partners and stakeholders who were affected due to the global impact on air travel. AAA will continue to communicate with transparency by providing general updates on the destination and air service as AAA continues to actively evaluate re-opening strategies. As tourism is the lifeline of Aruba’s economy, AAA will continue to play an integral part of the Economic Recovery process.
All eyes are turned towards the aviation industry as to when we can all take to the skies again. On May 8th, the Government of Aruba announced that the borders will tentatively be re-opening for inbound travel between June 15 and July 1, 2020. Of course, this will come with an extensive implementation of stringent health and safety protocols which are already well underway on island amongst all industry partners.
Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA Airport) is happy to share a positive sign. Certain airline partners have already announced that they will resume international trips as early as this summer, while following social distancing rules of both local and international health authorities. 17% of the total pre–Covid19 weekly service, which stood at 246, have so far been confirmed by existing airline partners. Below is a break down on an airline-by-airline case, focusing on level of service:

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North America
American Airlines: Daily flights Miami and Charlotte (14x) / Delta Air Lines: 3x weekly Atlanta / United: 1x weekly Newark / JetBlue: 9x weekly flights from New York (4x) and Boston (5x) / Sunwing: 1x weekly from Toronto / Air Canada: 1x weekly from Toronto

Latin America
Avianca: 2x weekly from Bogota / Copa: 2x weekly from Panama

Dutch Caribbean
Aruba Airlines: Daily(7x) flights from Curacao...”

When? Tentatively June 15Th? I guess they will give us a day notice to book?

RNCollins · Jun 12, 2020

Published on: June 11, 2020

GOA announces Aruba’s Border Opening

GOA announces Aruba’s Border Opening

The MinPres and the MinTour announced the dates for our border openings.

wheninaruba.com

“The MinPres and the MinTour shared the limelight in announcing the border will open gradually. She reassured us it was the right time (we haven’t had a positive case in over a month) and we can face the future with optimism and courage.

From June 15: Flights from Bonaire and Curaçao are welcome.

From July 1: Flights from Europe, Canada, and the Caribbean, except the Dominican Republic and Haiti, are welcome.

From July 10: USA carriers may resume their flight schedules.

There is no opening date yet for Central and South America.

Entry Requirements Prior to Boarding:

A special website is being built to contain all info, and you will find an online ED card there, which is mandatory.
Please note that the edcardaruba.aw site is still under construction

The ED card includes:

A form with questions to fill and a declaration regarding your own general health.

Obligatory COVID insurance. That new insurance would cover costs of quarantine/isolation accommodation and medical care if and when required. The island of Aruba will have that insurance available for an estimated cost of $15 per day.

Locals are covered by AZV, the national insurance policy

You may upload your negative COVID19 PCR test results, of tests taken within 72 hours of travel OR you may pay for testing upon arrival on Aruba.

Testing prior to travel are encouraged. Tests are required for all passengers 12 years and older.

Face masks or shields are required during flight.

Reina Beatrix, Port of Entry Aruba Airport:

100% thermal camera screening, upon arrival

Formal symptom screening which includes a rapid PCR test which is mandatory for all who DIDN’T upload their negative test result via the ED card, prior to travel. Tests are required for all passengers 12 years and older.

Symptom-free visitors MUST await their test results for 24 hours in quarantine at their hotel.

Visitors with symptoms get a 1-hour test. If positive they will be checked into a designated isolation hotel property. If medical attention is required, they will be hospitalized.

Positive test results after 24 hours at hotel:

Visitors who tested positive for CoVid19, must check out of their hotels and isolate in a designated hotel property.

Travel companions will also be quarantined in the designated hotel property.

Local Residents:

Residents are also required to take a test prior to their return or at arrival.

If a resident refuses to take the test, a 14-day quarantine is required.

GOA does not encourage travel to affected countries.

Aruba Health & Happiness Code:

The HH code continues to sign up all business sectors on the island to comply with new hygiene and sanitation norms, the next sectors to register, and apply for the gold seal: Tour Operators and Water Sports, Casinos, and Spas.”