Sanford, FL, – Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) and Surinam Airways announce the start today of scheduled nonstop service from Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) in Aruba. The flight originated from Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM) in Paramaribo, Suriname with a stop in Aruba before its schedule arrival into SFB at 4:30 PM. The flight pre-clears U.S. Customs & Immigration in Aruba so will arrive into SFB as a ‘domestic’ flight.
Dignitaries scheduled to arrive on the inaugural flight today include:
- Members of the Aruba Parliament
- Surinam Airways, CEO
- Surinam Airways, Chairwoman of the Board of Directors
- Surinam Airways, Member of Board of Directors
- Suriname Airport, Director
Members from the Aruba Airport Authority, Aruba & Suriname Tourism Boards, various travel agents and members of the press from Aruba & Suriname
The service operates weekly, year-round with a Monday afternoon arrival into SFB at 4:30 PM and a Tuesday afternoon departure from SFB at 4:00 PM. Surinam Airways uses a 737-300 aircraft with 126 seats (8 Business Class and 118 Economy Class). Fares can be booked at www.FlySLM.com.
Surinam Airways has operated seasonal nonstop flights from Georgetown, Guyana and direct flights from Paramaribo, Suriname into SFB since 2015. For information on Aruba, Guyana and Suriname visit www.Aruba.com, www.Guyana-Tourism.com and www.SurinameTourism.com.
Orlando Sanford International Airport is SFB: Simpler. Faster. Better. – Simpler airport design, Faster airport processing and a Better airport experience. With the Airport located in Orlando North, Seminole County passengers wishing to experience Florida’s natural features need look no further. They will also enjoy the “Best of Both Worlds,” as the Airport is midway between Orlando’s World Class attractions and the World’s Most Famous Beach – Daytona Beach; both are 50 minutes or less. As is New Smyrna Beach, Cocoa Beach and Port Canaveral. For more information about SFB, visit the www.FlySanford.com.