12-30-2014, 11:57 PM
Someone once posted a photo of a trailer / mobile home, saying that was the terminal in the old days. I believe it but don't know if it is true.
In 1984, and many years after, the long flight of stairs was part of the experience, just as the J$750 departure tax was payable at the airport. No $ = No departure.
And over the years, what was outside the airport became part of the building, twice. That was OK, but spending a million dollars per "sky bridge" was excessive IMO and annoyed me the Canadian firm was so quick to spend the airport fees which could only rise with time. And they have. But maybe not getting rained on isn't such a bad thing anymore.
My experience on the first trip was someone wanting to shake my hand as I entered the area for the bus. I looked down and saw a plastic baggie with green stuff in it. Since my friend flew in the year before and told me what might happen, I said to the local "I heard about you" and we both laughed.
In 1984, and many years after, the long flight of stairs was part of the experience, just as the J$750 departure tax was payable at the airport. No $ = No departure.
And over the years, what was outside the airport became part of the building, twice. That was OK, but spending a million dollars per "sky bridge" was excessive IMO and annoyed me the Canadian firm was so quick to spend the airport fees which could only rise with time. And they have. But maybe not getting rained on isn't such a bad thing anymore.
My experience on the first trip was someone wanting to shake my hand as I entered the area for the bus. I looked down and saw a plastic baggie with green stuff in it. Since my friend flew in the year before and told me what might happen, I said to the local "I heard about you" and we both laughed.