SIMPSON BAY:--- Passengers to Saba and St. Eustatius were in for a surprise when they were welcomed to the new check-in hall this morning by Management and Staff of Princess Juliana International Airport Operating Company N.V. (PJIAE) and Winair. Starting today, Winair’s passengers will enjoy an improved check-in experience when traveling from Princess Juliana Airport Airport (SXM). The improvements come as the next step in the reopening of the terminal building.
On hand to witness today’s milestone was Hans van de Velde, CEO of Winair, the Managing Board of PJIAE, along with other staff members. Passengers were treated to a light breakfast and received a goodie bag, courtesy of Winair and PJIAE, before heading to their departure gates.
Hans van de Velde, CEO of Winair, “It is an immense pleasure that we can check-in all our passengers via this new and enhanced check-in area. We thank PJIAE for all its efforts, close cooperation, and hard work. We are happy to see the modern facilities like the self-check-in kiosks and baggage drop-off, which will improve the customer journey and we are glad we, as the national carrier, are part of this.”
Brian Mingo, CEO of PJIAE, commented “We are happy to work in close cooperation with Winair They are a true partner and we both have the same values. Improving our customers’ experience is one of them. With this new check-in hall, we can serve our customers better.”
Celebrate 80 years of Princess Juliana International Airport
As the airport eagerly approaches its 80th anniversary, preparations are underway for a royal celebration later in 2024. The milestone event is set to honor the airport's rich legacy of connecting people and cultures across the globe. With a blend of historical reverence and forward-looking optimism, the 80th-anniversary celebration will be a royal one, reflecting the airport's enduring commitment to innovation, efficiency, and sustainability in the years to come.
