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Airport Info for EWR - SJU - SDQ Flight
You'll love coming into SJU customs as compared to MIA.
Do I need to go thru customs in SJU on the way to SDQ or just on my return flight home? I normally fly Continental direct frow EWR but their prices were insane. What about lost or delayed luggage?
Yes SJU is you port of entry in the USA and you'll go through customs/immagration there. I have never had luggage problems leaving, only coming in. Coming in it has not mattered. I have flown in from Boston, Ft Lauderdale, Miami, Newark, and JFK and have had delayed luggage from each. A few months ago, the put some additional luggage restrictions on flights coming into the DR that seems to have helped. Obviously, carry-on is the best way to go when you can.
BTW, I sent a complaint to American Airlines that is posted on this board that because of I was awarded 15K frequent flyer miles. I was also put on some "death watch" for a months because everytime my flight was delayed for a month I got an email saying they were sorry an gave mr more miles. I ended up getting enough for a flight. Guess they wanted another chance to loose my luggage.
BTW, I sent a complaint to American Airlines that is posted on this board that because of I was awarded 15K frequent flyer miles. I was also put on some "death watch" for a months because everytime my flight was delayed for a month I got an email saying they were sorry an gave mr more miles. I ended up getting enough for a flight. Guess they wanted another chance to loose my luggage.
BTW, I sent a complaint to American Airlines that is posted on this board that because of I was awarded 15K frequent flyer miles. I was also put on some "death watch" for a months because everytime my flight was delayed for a month I got an email saying they were sorry an gave mr more miles. I ended up getting enough for a flight. Guess they wanted another chance to loose my luggage.
Thanks for the info. I had delayed luggage with Continental once and ended up a couple hundred bucks richer. It pays to complain and file the paperwork.
Ewr -sdq
Why would you want to use American and change planes...From Newark Continental has a nonstop 757-300 flight # 742 leaving at 8:50 AM arriving in SDQ at 12:52 PM for $405.00 including taxes R/T....The return flight #751 same type of aircraft leaves SDQ at 2:00 PM on the day you choose and your back in EWR at 6:09 PM..It doesn't get any easier than that....You think $405.00 is insane...Where are you buying your tickets if you are paying more than that..My friends just used travelocity.com and got the tickets at that price for a flight in 5 weeks and paid $405.90 exactly...
Why would you want to use American and change planes...From Newark Continental has a nonstop 757-300 flight # 742 leaving at 8:50 AM arriving in SDQ at 12:52 PM for $405.00 including taxes R/T....The return flight #751 same type of aircraft leaves SDQ at 2:00 PM on the day you choose and your back in EWR at 6:09 PM..It doesn't get any easier than that....You think $405.00 is insane...Where are you buying your tickets if you are paying more than that..My friends just used travelocity.com and got the tickets at that price for a flight in 5 weeks and paid $405.90 exactly...
Do I need to go thru customs in SJU on the way to SDQ or just on my return flight home?
Just on your return flight home.
Why would you want to use American and change planes...From Newark Continental has a nonstop 757-300 flight # 742 leaving at 8:50 AM arriving in SDQ at 12:52 PM for $405.00 including taxes R/T....The return flight #751 same type of aircraft leaves SDQ at 2:00 PM on the day you choose and your back in EWR at 6:09 PM..It doesn't get any easier than that....You think $405.00 is insane...Where are you buying your tickets if you are paying more than that..My friends just used travelocity.com and got the tickets at that price for a flight in 5 weeks and paid $405.90 exactly...
I purchased my ticket 3 weeks ago and Continental's price was in excess of $750 round trip. The prices at Continental drop drastically after September 1. The price you paid is not for a flight in August! Try logging onto Continental and get a price quote for 8/11 departure and 8/19 return. I think you will edit your reply. I have made 6 trips to the DR in 14 months and have flown Continental each time. Continental's summer rates are insane!
It doesn't get any easier than that....You think $405.00 is insane...Where are you buying your tickets if you are paying more than that..My friends just used travelocity.com and got the tickets at that price for a flight in 5 weeks and paid $405.90 exactly...
FYI
Review Ticket Details
Price Details:
1 Adults (age 18 to 64) $848.00
Additional Taxes/FeesTaxes $118.00
Total Price $966.00
Flight Details:
Depart:
7:10 a.m.
Fri., Aug. 11, 2006
New York/Newark, NJ (EWR - Liberty) Arrive:
11:04 a.m.
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (SDQ) Travel Time:
3 hr 54 mn OnePass Miles/
Elite Qualification:
1,557 /150% Flight: CO743
Aircraft: Boeing 757-300
Fare Class: Economy (Y)
Meal: Breakfast
Complimentary OnePass Elite Full Y Fare Upgrade Upgrade Elite Y Fare
Depart:
12:20 p.m.
Sat., Aug. 19, 2006
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (SDQ) Arrive:
4:25 p.m.
New York/Newark, NJ (EWR - Liberty) Travel Time:
4 hr 5 mn OnePass Miles/
Elite Qualification:
1,557 /150% Flight: CO751
Aircraft: Boeing 757-300
Fare Class: Economy (Y)
Meal: Lunch
I usually use Travelocity for the flight search but book directly with Continental to save the $5 processing fee.
My first ticket to the DR was for May 11, 2005. Total ticket cost including fees and taxes was $260.55. So $405 is no bargain.
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I see the difference
WOW ....That is insane... Are they trying to loose buisness??BTW the fee for travelocity has not been $5.00 for 2 months...It is now $10 believe it or not per ticket...I was forced to fly US Air last year because of the same reason with Continental ..The less time you give for an advanced purchase the more it is..You appear to need specfic dates which limits your choices and prices..You can get a low price on continental..But you would be leaving on a Tue Or wed returning the same..If you want to travel on a Fri Sat Sun you will pay premium.....Also look what we are paying in gas 15 months later for our cars..You wont see that 2005 price again..It's the hidden fuel surcharge that will prevent it...My first trip to the DR was back in 99 and paid LESS THAN 200 but gas was only 1.10 per gallon then....The best price I saw from EWR to SDQ this year was $300.00 with tax on Continental non stop...Weekend travel as you prefer to do..That was in Mid March 2006......
PS Have a good vacation........
Zak.
WOW ....That is insane... Are they trying to loose buisness??BTW the fee for travelocity has not been $5.00 for 2 months...It is now $10 believe it or not per ticket...I was forced to fly US Air last year because of the same reason with Continental ..The less time you give for an advanced purchase the more it is..You appear to need specfic dates which limits your choices and prices..You can get a low price on continental..But you would be leaving on a Tue Or wed returning the same..If you want to travel on a Fri Sat Sun you will pay premium.....Also look what we are paying in gas 15 months later for our cars..You wont see that 2005 price again..It's the hidden fuel surcharge that will prevent it...My first trip to the DR was back in 99 and paid LESS THAN 200 but gas was only 1.10 per gallon then....The best price I saw from EWR to SDQ this year was $300.00 with tax on Continental non stop...Weekend travel as you prefer to do..That was in Mid March 2006......
PS Have a good vacation........
Zak.
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Continental's summer fares were decent, as long as you booked well in advance. During peak season, the seats sell out fast.I have made 6 trips to the DR in 14 months and have flown Continental each time. Continental's summer rates are insane!
You wont see that 2005 price again..It's the hidden fuel surcharge that will prevent it...My first trip to the DR was back in 99 and paid LESS THAN 200 but gas was only 1.10 per gallon then....The best price I saw from EWR to SDQ this year was $300.00 with tax on Continental non stop...Weekend travel as you prefer to do..
Unfortunately the gas is a major problem. I have paid $260 - $495 for tickets. My dates are allways flexible and I purchase at least 3 weeks in advance. Continental goes insane during the summer months. A lot of families take the kids home to stay with the grandparents, people vacationing, etc. so I guess they just max out on profit. The price I quoted in a previous post was todays ticket purchase cost. The same flight 3 weeks ago was a little over $800. My way of thinking, I will fly an AA connecting flight and arrive in the DR with an extra $300 bucks in my pocket.
Continental's summer fares were decent, as long as you booked well in advance. During peak season, the seats sell out fast.
Just so I know for next year what would you consider well in advance?
I had the same luggage problem happen to me. My plane landed in sdq at 5 pm and I had to wait for my luggage to get from sju to sdq on the plane that landed at 7 pm. They said that I could go home and that they will take the luggage to my home but I said thanks, but no thanks. I would rather wait two hours and get all of my luggage in one piece.
I agree completely
I couldn't agree with Dragonfly more on how to handle this. Even if you have to come back the next day it is much better to pick up your luggage in person than have them deliver it. 2 reason..
First, the carrier who is contracted by the airlines does not work for the airlines and they are paid by the bag. They determine their own routes. It is not uncommon for your luggage to be in their vans a couple of days until its worth their while to go where you are. I know this might be difficult if you are traveling within the country or do not have easy means to get back to the airport but this is usually the cause of horror stories where it takes multiple days for you you be reunited with your luggage.
Second, the least secured place your luggage will be is when its with the guy hired to bring it to your house/hotel.
I had the same luggage problem happen to me. My plane landed in sdq at 5 pm and I had to wait for my luggage to get from sju to sdq on the plane that landed at 7 pm. They said that I could go home and that they will take the luggage to my home but I said thanks, but no thanks. I would rather wait two hours and get all of my luggage in one piece.
I couldn't agree with Dragonfly more on how to handle this. Even if you have to come back the next day it is much better to pick up your luggage in person than have them deliver it. 2 reason..
First, the carrier who is contracted by the airlines does not work for the airlines and they are paid by the bag. They determine their own routes. It is not uncommon for your luggage to be in their vans a couple of days until its worth their while to go where you are. I know this might be difficult if you are traveling within the country or do not have easy means to get back to the airport but this is usually the cause of horror stories where it takes multiple days for you you be reunited with your luggage.
Second, the least secured place your luggage will be is when its with the guy hired to bring it to your house/hotel.
First, the carrier who is contracted by the airlines does not work for the airlines and they are paid by the bag. They determine their own routes.
My luggage was delayed at STI and I was staying in Sosua. Needless to say I never got my luggage untill I returned to the airport for my return flight home. The private contractor probably felt it wasn't worth the effort to bring my bag to Sosua. Since that episode I try to do carry-on on the way down.
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Several months ago I arrived to Santiago airport 45 minutes before the flight and was rejected for registration on AA. I contacted Continental that had the next flight and was quated $1200.00 one-way economy flight to JFK.Unfortunately the gas is a major problem. I have paid $260 - $495 for tickets. My dates are allways flexible and I purchase at least 3 weeks in advance. Continental goes insane during the summer months. A lot of families take the kids home to stay with the grandparents, people vacationing, etc. so I guess they just max out on profit. The price I quoted in a previous post was todays ticket purchase cost. The same flight 3 weeks ago was a little over $800. My way of thinking, I will fly an AA connecting flight and arrive in the DR with an extra $300 bucks in my pocket.
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