US ground stop ends, departures remain affected
Aruba flight disruption left approximately 1,672 additional passengers needing overnight accommodation on November 13 even after US airspace reopened, according to a government update reported by 24ora. Prime Minister Mike Eman and Tourism, Transport and Labour Minister Wendrick Cicilia said at least nine flights could not depart. Required pilot rest periods prevented an immediate restart for the affected services.
Accommodation and contingency arrangements
Eman said airlines and passengers were seeking hotels, apartments and other accommodation. The national crisis-management centre was checking room availability and preparing ballrooms or other facilities as a fallback. Beds could be coordinated with support from the marine base if regular accommodation proved insufficient.
Aruba airport remains operational
Queen Beatrix International Airport remained fully operational, the update said. Authorities expected a gradual return towards normal traffic on Saturday, rather than promising immediate recovery. Travellers should check directly with their airline for the latest departure or rebooking information.
Source: Read the original report.
Image: Officials seated at the crisis-management meeting pictured with the flight-disruption report.
