the rickshaw project ( trp ) works to enhance on-road access of persons with disabilities through sustainable mobility solutions and advocacy .

it is the brainchild of network of organization working for people with disabilities , pakistan ( nowpdp ) nowpdp is an initiative of aga khan national council .

this program was initiated with the development of the first accessible rickshaw in the region that can be driven by persons with disabilities .

these rickshaws are now available in market through a commercial partner .

the rickshaw project is now working to develop the most accessible cycle that can enable the inclusion of persons with physical impairments under minimal cost .

amin amir andani , who is a leading social entrepreneur leads this initiative

the rickshaw project

the rickshaw project : on the road to change - pakistan - dawn . com
the rickshaw project is one of the ventures of the network of organisations working for people with disabilities , pakistan ( nowpdp ) .
the rickshaw project was established with the mission to promote on - road access for persons with disabilities ( pwds ) in karachi . this program initiated as a project developing a hand - controlled rickshaw . as the project evolved , it became a full - fledged program with the term ‘rickshaw’ symbolizing mobility and the vision to improve on - road access for pwds in pakistan through various sustainable mobility solutions .
global personalities on mobility for pwds have praised rickshaw project’s efforts including tom rickert and dr . christopher ( kit ) mitchell
rickshaw theatre project 2015 – rickshaw is a student run theatre project , travelling to india and nepal . by working with certain ngo ' s , we plan to bring theatre workshops , games and performances to marginalised children in these countries .
thank you for being interested in the rickshaw theatre project and visiting our site ! this blog was written by the team in 2015 , but since then another great team visited india to continue the great work . if you want to keep up to date with the work of the rickshaw theatre project , visit our facebook page .
people with disabilities need to be made equal partners in our planet re - orienting enterprise . the rickshaw project is a fine initiative of empowerment .
the project is a user - friendly , rickshaw - to - your - doorstep service , where customers can call at their call centre to place an order , and a rickshaw will pick them up from their desired location .
development of sustainable mobility solutions ( such as rickshaw , cycle , public transport etc . ) and legislation lie at the heart of the rickshaw project . to increase acceptability of the sustainable mobility solutions and legislative changes in the society , community engagement in the form of sensitization sessions and motivational talks are held frequently .
what is innovative about this project is the rickshaw - to - your - doorstep service . yes , you do not have to walk all the way in this scorching heat to the roadside and shout at the top of your lungs for a rickshaw to show up , or in the worst cases , not show up at all . however , unlike the conventional rickshaw hiring method , under this project , the rickshaws pick its customers from the desired location with just one phone call on an easy to remember number .
“the rickshaw project is a needed approach to the technical issues of making auto - rickshaws accessible both to drivers and to passengers with disabilities . the project also provides a valuable opportunity to test this approach as a service model which would include a focus on disabled passengers as well as drivers with limited mobility . i wish you every success as you move forward with this project”
you will get a chance to refine project and people management skills in the toughest of circumstances .
the service is currently available in karachi , but pakwheels hopes to see it spread to other parts of the country soon . so karachites , here is your chance to contribute towards positive change in our society by hiring the rickshaw project’s special drivers for your next trip . watch this space for more on the project soon .
it would be nice if rickshaw driver and passenger seat both have seat belts too for the safety purpose .
speaking to dawn , project manager ( and south asia ' s first visually impaired psychologist ) , zulqurnain asghar explains the main working areas of the project , while pwd drivers imran and siraj talk about the functionality of the retrofitted rickshaws and their personal experiences .
launched in 2012 , the rickshaw project was born as a solution for creating employment opportunities for pwds and help establish a platform through which the unequal treatment and negative social perceptions of pwds can be challenged and ultimately changed .
“the rickshaw theatre project ( rtp ) is unlike any tour group experience available . first off , the indian subcontinent is not for the feint - hearted ! running a tour like rtp requires a genuine taste for adventure and a limitless sense of humour .
it would be nice if rickshaw driver and passenger seat both have seat belts too for the safety purpose .
additionally , this project will not only help the disabled via employment but also facilitate you by saving your valuable time that would otherwise be spent debating over rickshaw fare in the searing heat . a standard fare per kilometer rs 20 is applied at the end of the trip based on distance traveled .
rickshaw is a student run theatre project , travelling to india and nepal . by working with certain ngo ' s , we plan to bring theatre workshops , games and performances to marginalised children in these countries .
“in tune with the sounds of the engine , the rickshaw project driver smoothly switches between the gears with well - practiced , swift hand gestures almost like a dance . his driving is aggressive , yet he remains smiling and calm . he uses the horn as if it is his right to free speech and it is his contribution to the world of chaos around him”
the rickshaw project can go further and introduce an android or any other os app for the masses to download on their smart devices . the app could request a ride and get picked up at any location on the map , even if the passenger doesn ' t know the exact address as pakistani streets are not marked . gps will help the user and service provider . also the app could be developed to give the fare beforehand between the pickup point and destination .
good initiative . it is heartening to see that both rickshaw drivers beside being hardworking seem to be very intelligent .
applications should include : what excites you about the project ? why do you think you would be good for this role ? you may include an outline of any relevant experience . a discussion of any problems you think the project may present and how you will combat them .
the rickshaw theatre project provides a unique opportunity to pursue interests in many different fields : education , drama , travel , development and cultural exchange . we are looking for two enthusiastic and committed people to become the tour managers for this year’s education and theatre trip around india and nepal . over the past nine years , cambridge students have travelled to india and nepal in august / september visiting schools and ngos with the aim of taking theatre to disadvantaged children and teenagers . the aims of rickshaw theatre project include using drama as a means to help these children build self - confidence , lasting relationships and teach other valuable life skills through this medium . to learn more about the project itself , and the trips in 2015 and previous years , have a read through the rest of our blog posts .
furthermore , the project team has also started sensitisation training sessions at various workplaces in order to create awareness and make people realise the importance of integrating pwds into their spaces .
“the rickshaw prototype looks like a very sensible and low cost solution with improvements to the basic vehicle to make it much easier for passengers , particularly those with mobility impairments .
it’s simple : you call their customer services centre at + 92 345 8562304 or book the rickshaw online at < a urltoken and a custom - fitted rickshaw driven by people with special needs arrives at your location in a jiffy . in short , it is convenience combined with a good cause .
with support , and contributions , the project now has four rickshaws , which the team aims to equip with gps trackers ; and three trained drivers who are certified to drive various retrofitted vehicles .
the rickshaw team added our own element to the evening , staging a performance of a wonderful poem written by kyle , and a number of sketches entitled ‘cambridge meets india’ , into which we somehow managed to incorporate the cup song .
congratulations , it ' s a very good noble cause to help the pwd ' s perform their jobs in dignity . i pray for the success of this project . i am glad it has been launched in the holy month of ramadhan .
its a very good project , i can see a big smile on impaired drivers and they feel very proud too , kindly suggest the safety belt as well . . . thanks ,
“applying to be tour manager of the rickshaw theatre project was one of those moments when you know that you are almost certainly out of your depth . however , the only argument against it was my own fear that i couldn’t do it , or there wasn’t time , or there must be someone better qualified . i found out that wonderful things can come of resisting the temptation to underestimate your own abilities .
as a tour manager , i got the chance to fine - tune my skills in logistics and coordination , project management , conflict resolution and negotiation . managing fiery group dynamics in the fiery heat while racing through crowded alleyways is a fine art in and of itself ! in my current role as a project manager for a specialized logistics firm , these competencies are my daily bread .
my salute to innovators , i hope the governments show some generosity and subsidizes the cost for the pwds .
the rickshaw project , launched by nowpdp , is a recent venture aimed at providing people with special needs easy access to livelihood as well as inclusion into society . nowpdp ( network of organizations working for people with disabilities , pakistan ) is a collective that develops innovative solutions for pwds in the country , and pakwheels has partnered up with this laudable social enterprise in order to help promote the use of customized vehicles for a good cause .
@ nauman i suggest to consider the the basic need of the nation first rather than fulfilling already settled matters or initiatives .
this is an extremely good project . it gives work to many disabled people who want to work and be a breadwinner for their families but their disability hinders them . such innovative projects define the development of any nation .
to help conceptualise , organise and run a project such as rtp is to be part of something special : one truly receives a gift that will keep on giving on so many levels . ”
wouldn ' t it take the thrill of rickshaw riding away ? just joking . . . . . it is a good suggestion . while they are working to modify these rickshaws , they should also try to make it a model for others to follow . i think it would be a good idea if secured doors can be placed for the passengers and drivers both . also , it should be made health and environment friendly by somehow doing away with typical rickshaw loud and unpleasant noise .
we’re staying in the city of jaipur for the next couple of days before traveling to a school out of the city to work with abandoned and orphaned children for the week . i think we are all ready to leave the hustle and bustle of the streets of paharganj and are excited about the new chapter ahead .
in the lead up to the deadline to apply to tour manage rtp 2016 we are sharing the experiences , lessons and stories of previous tour managers . first up , we hear from nkoko , one of the tour managers from the 2011 trip .
we were working with teenagers aged between 14 and 20 , who were already very passionate about theatre and the tarang kala kendra project . the day was incredible : we couldn’t have hoped for more enthusiastic and spirited students , and we really enjoyed showing them some basic drama games ( despite them then showing us up on the dancefloor ! ) . we can’t wait to see what the next few days have in store as we begin to build towards a production with them , to be performed to the rest of their community , the wednesday after next .
i am for the comments by karachi wala . yes , it should be environment friendly and not in the hands of illiterate cheaters , who remove the silencer and never fix a shock absorber under the passenger seat .
i got involved with the firm belief that the performing arts can be a magical tool for touching the lives of kids who might not otherwise get the opportunity to be engaged in this way . but of course , nothing in this part of the world goes quite as planned ! i finished the tour with my heart broken open by the generosity and sheer love of the people i met here . if anything , we were the ones who came away touched and humbled by this experience .
after this , a procession of crashing pots and pans was led around the grounds , ending at a tree with a clay pot strung from the branches . to get to the pot the kids had to construct a human tower , and tap at the pot with little chisels to release the curds into cups held up by the others . sadly krishna was a bit over - zealous in his efforts and the activity ended abruptly when the pot smashed and curd exploded in all directions , coating several kids head to toe in a thick , yoghurty mess .
applications will be taken individually or in pairs , with the aim of having tour managers selected and ready to assemble the rest of the team in february . please note , taking this role will involve considerable commitment across lent / exams terms as well as the summer . further , the costs of the trip will most likely come to over £1 , 000 , but there is scope for considerable fundraising , so do not let this put you off applying . application deadline is saturday 9th january , with interviews falling soon after , and applications should be sent to rickshawtheatreproject2015 @ gmail . com . please feel free to contact us if you have any questions , or would like to meet informally to discuss the project .
well done guys ! this is one of the practical ways to make the life of special needs people truly respectful and meaningful .
wednesday was show day and the five rickshaw teammates who had been working in south east delhi traveled all the way to kapashera to support the tarang children ! i think it’s safe to say that hannah and i were far more nervous about not messing up at the light and sound desk than the children were about performing ! they even gave a spontaneous dance showcase before the acting performances began to show us the indian dancing they had been learning . the show went really well and we all celebrated with a big group dance on stage as well as taking lots of pictures and trying not to get too emotional . the attempt to restrain emotions wasn’t helped when pravin ( the legendary teacher whose work ethic and dedication to helping these children was truly inspiring ) announced he was getting married in october and invited us to his wedding . if we don’t greet you at arrivals in heathrow in 4 weeks time , you know where we’ve gone ! !
having spent the first week getting to know the children at tarang and giving workshops in movement , voice , improvisation and scene study , we then had 3 days to create a final performance to showcase on the wednesday night . we were keen for the children to use the skills they had acquired in the first week but needed a theme for them to focus on . we decided on the theme of ‘growing up’ and identified various devising pieces the children had shown us is in the first week for us to then develop and work on with them . sasha and i worked with a group of four boys and developed a scene about bullying and inclusion ; we based the scene on an impressive slow - motion cricket match that the children had performed to us in the first week . sophie’s group devised a scene about school experiences and used mirroring and improvisation skills . kyle and phoebe directed a scene that played on the idea of childhood fantasy and innocence where a child runs away from home and becomes trapped in a forbidden forest . finally , hannah developed a phone call scene that a group had presented in the first week . the new scene told the story of four boys who fell out as teenagers and only rekindled their friendship in later life due to the understanding of pain and loss . we spent the monday workshop working on these scenes and then spent the tuesday creating two more ensemble pieces . one of the scenes was based around the indian tradition of kite races and the second presented the multifaceted lives of strangers on a bus .
( at this point i’d like to break the narrative flow to state that i have just seen a pig walking around the platform at the first train station we’ve stopped at . that is all . )
the rickshaw team divided , teaching both at pramodhni primary school and leelavati girls’ shelter , as well as two one - off sessions at mamta school and lucknow school . i worked with the kids at pramodhni , where t he first day found us teaching over 60 children in one massive playground . having split into two teaching groups , we experienced something similar to a singing round , where both groups taught very similar exercises slightly out of sync with each other . luckily , we lost this effect as the week progressed , as we started to teach different things , varying the activities in response to the abilities and interests of the children . they were a lively bunch , particularly enjoying games like the park bench game , where people have to match their emotions or character to those of a new arrival at the bench – with some hilarious results !
from an artistic perspective , the partnerships with local theatre makers was hugely enriching and really reinforced the importance of intercultural collaboration in the 21st century . i’ve witnessed first - hand how the capacity to share and create across different social vocabularies is a skill that is highly prized in today’s globalised work environment .
when the sad moment came to leave lucknow , and indeed india , we were surprised by a wonderful send off from the volunteers . all the volunteers visited the homestay , and then aslaan and suyash popped up again at the station , generously bringing us gulab jamun , or ‘dumplings’ as riss called them . we were cutting it so fine with goodbyes on the train that we almost thought they would end up stuck on the train , travelling to delhi with us ! it goes without saying that we will miss everyone we met in lucknow !
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having mastered the manic metro we then ventured to a market which exhibited produce from all the states of india . there were some lovely things on sale such as jewellery , spices , soft pashminas and beautiful fabrics ( and one astrological palmist ) . it was a nice day of escape from the hectic streets of the paharganj main bazaar .
it sounds good to still have the these literate bodies in our police constable departments .
uniquely to our work in lucknow , the workshops culminated in a joint performance in an incredible 600 - seat theatre , an opportunity made possible by the support of sinan . at first we were apprehensive that the venue would be a bit much for the kids , who two weeks previously hadn’t even necessary known what drama even was . however , in the end it wasn’t a problem , and possibly our worries had just been a symptom of some of our own stage fright ! on show day all 80 kids were dropped off at the venue and we launched into an exciting and slightly chaotic day of costume fittings , last minute rehearsals and hurried stage runs . at around 6pm the audience and press started arriving . we were shocked to find that the audience chatting away on their phones and wandered in and out during the performance , while the press took photos of important members of the audience . luckily , we were shortly delighted to find they were incredibly respectful and appreciative in their response to the children’s performances , with wholehearted applause and laughter . the audience was so much fun for all involved , and a great success !
on sunday we had arranged to have lunch with the owner of the hostel in which we are staying ; who had asked that we bring as much weetabix as we could carry , because his kids loved it ! this was another chance for us to sample the famous delhi street food , and we all particularly enjoyed the ‘aloo tikki’ : a potato based dish , and the spectacular lassis , which seemed to be flavoured with lychee .
overall , our time at vatsalya was very relaxing . reminiscent of a retreat , we were up by half 6 , eating breakfast at 7 , sorting fabric for our daily chores , conducting workshops in the mornings and early afternoons , and in bed by 9 . all was calm and idyll . with one notable exception – the hill - sands daily bootcamp challenge . each day at 5pm phoebe decreed that we were going to join in the daily sports hour – much like the way you tire out small children with a walk – and the rickshaw team were conducted through a crushing 8 minute ab workout , followed by stretching , interval training , and for those still able to stand , sasha’s notorious “suzuki” , which on the first day consisted of a group of us spread throughout the temple , sunk into weird squat positions and dementedly chanting ‘baa baa black sheep’ . this strange english ritual attracted the attention of several children , who started coming each day to join in . six - year - old govinda was alarmingly good , and took huge pleasure in laughing at our strained faces and shaking legs .
we are all missing vatsalya hugely already but are very excited for the final leg of our trip in lucknow ! getting henna tattoos and hanging out with the girls in their dorm .
thankfully , on our last day in vatsalya , phoebe and hannah relented and gave us all a day off , and we were invited to join the children in celebrating the national festival for krishna’s birthday . as the story goes , krishna was an extremely naughty child and loved to eat curds ( a kind of natural yoghurt ) more than anything . so , each day during his childhood he would go hunting around his neighbourhood for curds , stealing them from nearby families and sharing them with his friends . the neighbours eventually got so sick of their curds being stolen that they agreed to begin stringing them up in clay pots suspended from the roofs of their houses , too high for krishna to reach . the festivities at vatsalya began with a rendition of the story of krishna’s life and childhood , narrated by a couple of the kids’ teachers and charmingly enacted by the wickedly cute pooja as radha , and the sultry paraj as krishna .
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you will be inspired , touched and humbled by the wonderful and creative children you work with .
keen to escape the mayhem , we were soon installed safely in our minibus ready for departure . but not before we had all been fully initiated into the festivities with a bright red bindi on each of our foreheads from the kids , a parting gift that would prove impractical as we arrived at jaipur train station , sweating orange dye down our faces as the smirking ( bindi - less ) locals greeted us with a sarcastic “hare krishna” .
we’ve been in india for 2 weeks now and i still don’t think i’m over the culture shock of this country . every day i see something shocking that hits home how utterly different human lives can be and how privileged we are back at home . it is however the joy and determination that these children at tarang have shown us consistently throughout the 2 weeks that has really struck a chord with me . one boy , hymanshu , has spoken to me about his love of philosophy and his pursuit of becoming fluent in english . he’s read 40 english books and has asked me to send him a list of recommendations . to see this spirit and drive from so many talented young individuals is simply awe - inspiring ( and also means you can’t really complain about having a bit of short term delhi belly sickness ) . some of the children at tarang have expressed a desire to pursue acting , and for these children it is easy to say that our work here has been worthwhile . however , i strongly believe that even for those children who do not want to work in the arts , we have witnessed a growth in their confidence and their willingness to self express over these 2 weeks which they can harness and take with them in their lives . we’re all going to miss the children at tarang and i really hope the rickshaw team in 2016 come back here to work again .
the show consisted of a number of plays ; one about a magic flower that brought people back to life , an adaptation of snow white and a collection of fables that taught the importance of acceptance , helping others and of not lying . the children threw themselves into it , with great chorus work , exceptional acting and a few high - energy dance numbers .
after our first week in delhi , we are in some small way getting accustomed to the things one can expect and the things one must look out for in this dazzling place . and yet , at the same time , we remain constantly surprised and enchanted by this brand new country and culture . the end of each day leaves us a all a bit overwhelmed , but also extremely appreciative of this opportunity . sadly , delhi belly did finally get the better of us and every member of the team , except kyle with his stomach of steel , have fallen prey to it . spirits are still high , though , and slowly we feel able to eat things other than bananas and plain rice . i am personally missing my culinary adventures !
“i have seen how these drivers understand and advocate the idea of being self - sustainable to people who ask for money on the road . this is what we need , to bring change and be self - sufficient as a nation . i feel absolutely safe and secure by using this service to the extent that i can even trust them with my 10 - year old sister . ”
the journey to vatsalya was a little hysterical . i don’t know if we were in the sun too long at the amber fort , or it was a delayed response to one too many men insistent on selling us tiny wooden chess sets . either way , when our bus broke down on the way out of jaipur it kicked off a chain of waiting , moving bags , splitting into two cars , turning round , stopping , getting lost and following each other along strange and dark country roads . when we finally spilled onto the ground at vatsalya it felt absurdly peaceful . the compound , where we stayed for a week , combines a school with a shelter for orphans and street children . it aims to be a place where kids can be safe , dignified and happy . we arrived just in time for dinner in the dark – dhal and chappati at long tables outdoors under the stars . within ten seconds rebecca was being scolded by asix - year - old for trying to eat , not only before grace but also with her left hand .
every day of the tour is a new adventure – you will get a taste of a new culture and see some incredible new places .
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when we returned home we also discovered a wonderful rooftop cafe ‘cafe krishna’ , which overlooks the mind - bogglingly busy streets and serves some amazing chai .
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keep up the great work all associated . . . karachi no doubt has lived upto its reputation of philanthropy . . . which odds now creative philanthropy . . . best
pwds are not only considered a burden on society but are deprived from their basic rights of education , easy access in public places , and equal standing in social situations and the job market . with the prevailing judgmental attitude of our society where it is often assumed that pwd’s cannot work or be as efficient as the rest of us , we not only disapprove of disabled people working amongst us but also make them an object of pity . there is a need to accommodate human diversity instead of labeling special needs as a “handicap” and provide pwds with equal access to opportunities .
to vary things up a bit , we also get to work with another ngo , new life helping hand , where we simply do introductory theatre workshops to much younger kids . our youngest participant there has been 3 or 4 and the oldest 13 , giving it a very different dynamic . while there , we fill the day with drama games and teaching about the different things to remember when performing ( movement , how to build a character , facing the audience , etc . ) games like charades , “columbian hypnosis” and mirroring have been a huge hit . we also got them to develop different characters in different scenarios like a market , a classroom and a wedding ! we have so much fun playing with them and watching them get more and more confident with each workshop !
ricks are integral part of khi transportation system , specially for within city commute . projects like these & others , call a rick , electric motor driven ricks etc . will improve the system . last breakthough was cng operated ricks .
alice was one of the tour managers in 2013 , and has shared with us six reasons to apply to tour manage this year . take some reassurance from her experience of overcoming her own hesitations , and apply by saturday 9th jan !
i am not a morning person . having said that , it is currently 6am and i’m wide awake on our train from new delhi to jaipur surrounded by sleeping teammates so i thought i’d use the time wisely and write a blog post about our second and final week with tarang kala kendra .
monday morning saw us rise bright and early eager but nervous to start our first workshops . we had split into groups of six : and our group went to an organisation called ‘tarang kala kenra’ an arts school and social space set up for workers , and children of workers , in the local industry which predominantly constituted garment - making .
great work ! i am extremely proud of our fellow pakistanis with challenges that they never ask for help . . . and with smile keep marching on proudly and with dignity . . . it is our duties as pakistanis to help the best we can and never let them down . . . i salute you my friends ! ! ! ( a message from a pakistani canadian )
have you ever given thought to how people with disabilities ( pwds ) in our society are fulfilling their very basic needs while most of us pakistanis are ranting about issues relating to load shedding , price hikes , jobless graduates and expensive education ? while our complaints are justified , we would be shocked if we took a step back and carefully observed how worse off pwds are in our system right now .
this is especially good news for students and parents , as now they don’t need to be insecure about their children commuting on rickshaws .
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people with disabilities ( pwds ) are often viewed as a burden , and while most people want to help , many do not want to be directly involved .
great effort . however it should be named people with special needs pwsn rather than people wwith disabilities pwd to keep their dignity .
an inspiring story , nothing is impossible if only we put our minds to it .
it is nice to get some good news about our people . keep it up dawn . not all is bad .
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you will surprise yourself and gain a confidence to take risks that will always stand you in good stead .
you will make friends for life and laugh more than you ever expected to . ”
we can’t wait to see what this week of workshops holds in store for us ! we’ll write more soon .
our students grow in confidence every day ! couldn ' t be more proud .
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winair operations and maintenance personnel and mr . keevan duzong of st . maarten civil aviation with the new aircraft .
“partnering with a company with a stature like domino’s is not only desirable for winair , but moreover an additional service we can offer the residents of the surrounding islands . ” said michael cleaver , president and ceo of winair .
present for winair’s managing board were ceo michael cleaver and cfo roberto gibbs , and present for winair’s supervisory board of directors were vice - chairman gerrit draai , secretary robert budike , and chairman georges greaux who also chaired the agm .
winair , which is an abbreviation of windward islands airways , is an airline based in sint maarten in the caribbean .
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regional airline winair has teamed up with domino’s to offer a delivery service to residents of saba and st . eustatius .
“partnering with a company with a stature like domino’s is not only desirable for winair but , moreover , an additional service we can offer the residents of the surrounding islands , ” said president and chief executive officer of winair michael cleaver .
the pizzas are baked right before a scheduled winair flight and flown to the nearby islands in insulated heating bags . within a half hour – your steaming hot delicious pizza can be picked up at the winair airport counter . tah - dah !
due to the size of dhc twin - otter aircraft , winair is not able to accept surf boards on our flights .
you can pay for your flights with winair in the currency and payment method of your choice when booking through alternative airlines .
“partnering with a company with a stature like domino’s is not only desirable for winair but , moreover , an additional service we can offer the residents of the surrounding islands , ” the president and chief executive officer of winair , michael cleaver , said .
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airport road , june 13 , 2016 – winair and british airways have announced the successful implementation of an interline agreement between both carriers .
they decided to file a formal complaint with zvk and winair in protest of the “inhumane , horrible , undignified and disrespectful manner in which winair , zvk and third parties are handling human remains that they have been designated and entrusted to transport , ” arlene cuvalay said .
claudio : are you saying that bags on united and delta flights to sxm can be checked all the way through to sbh ? if so , how can this be done ? it does not appear that winair tickets can be purchased together with united or delta tickets as was available until 8 / 1 on usair . can delta or united issue winair boarding passes ? can winair issue united and delta boarding passes ? if not , and the winair tickets are purchased separately , how can bags be checked through to / from sbh ? thanks , jim
i had to call the winair offices in st maarten and ask what is happening with the flight . i was told by the cs representa
winair made mention of the airlines with which is has interline agreements stating that this is a testament to the competence level of the airline .
as british airways serves antigua , this will greatly assist passengers to and from any winair destinations to make seamless connections to and from europe .
winair will be operating the flights on atr - 42 aircraft with 48 seats , in partnership with the carrier’s alliance partner , air antilles . “in keeping with winair’s tradition of providing safe , reliable transportation we are very pleased to recommence service to these destinations , ” said michael cleaver , ceo of winair . “winair looks forward to the continued support of the shareholders , employees and most importantly our customers with these new services . this positive development fills a much needed void in air connectivity and will also provide additional employment to st . maarteners in these trying times . ”
winair serves flights within the leeward islands group of the lesser antilles in the north east caribbean and has its headquarters at the princess juliana international airport .
i am standing at the departure gate in antigua at 4 : 20pm for a winair flight scheduled to leave at 4 : 15pm . all the informatio
airport road , june 11 , 2016 – winair is pleased to announce it has acquired an additional dhc - 3 aircraft for our summer season . this aircraft will allow winair to serve new markets and will also enhance their ability to provide additional charter services from their hub in st . maarten . historically winair has operated three ( 3 ) dhc - 3 aircraft in the summer periods . thanks to a growing customer base and demand winair will now increase to four ( 4 ) aircraft . michael cleaver , president & ceo : “i would like to thank all employees in st . maarten and the islands we serve for their hard work in providing excellent customer service and the supervisory board of directors for their continued confidence in future growth of winair . ”
winair has a proud history in aviation in the region and can boast we played a big role in the touristic and economic development of the ne caribbean .
“we are excited to partner with winair to be able to provide this service that saba and st . eustatius residents have been longing for , ”he said .
this airport serves saint maarten and is the hub airport for winair . it has one runaway . this airport has many airlines which fly to and from it including air antilles express , air canada rouge , air caraibes , air france , air transat , insel air , tiara air , sunwing airlines , winair and westjet .
we take care of all the assistance winair st barthelemy ( counter and online booking , checking and ground handling ) with a professional team always at your service .
so the flight is late and no one is saying anything . let ' s see if winair will pay for my overnight in sxm when i miss my connection
i see an uptick in piv business . getting the bags in sxm and walking them across the aisle to winair is easy . going home not so easy .
i flew delta one year through tickets i booked through orbitz all the way to sbh via winair . thanks claudio for reminding me that is still an option .
“we are excited to partner with winair to be able to provide this service that saba and st . eustatius residents have been longing for , ” he said .
airport road , august 24 , 2016 – it is a rainy and windy august day , but that is ok , we will not let the weather detract us from our milestone which has been achieved . it is winair’s 55 th year anniversary ! thanks to our team winair is officially 55 years old , it’s our birthday !
home delivery is not an option , as hungry customers must pick up their order at the winair counter , in addition to prepaying with a debit or credit card .
winair continued its celebration across from its corporate office until late saturday evening . during a brief speech captain brouwer expressed how much he loved working for the national airline .
pizza lovers can place their order by calling domino’s airport location at + 1 721 546 - 7788 and prepaying with credit card . domino’s will bake it fresh right before the scheduled flight and package it in an insulated heating bag and winair will fly the order to the islands where it can be picked up at the winair counter .
winair and domino’s have teamed up to deliver warm pizzas by plane from st maarten to the tiny islands of saba and st eustatius , both special municipalities of the netherlands .
winair said it can’t guarantee specific timed deliveries , however , due to changing flight schedules , possible delays or weight restrictions on de havilland dhc - 6 twin otter aircraft .
winair has interline agreements with delta air lines , united airlines , air caraibes , air france , klm , corsair international , british airways , virgin atlantic , insel air , copa airlines , caribbean airlines and air antilles express . winair ' s fleet includes dhc - 6 twin otter 300 , atr 42 - 500 and atr 42 - 600 .
“we are actually already having conversations with liat [ and ] winair to setup those agreements , to have them act as feeders mutually feeding each other , ” he said .
regional airline winair has linked up with pizza god domino’s to offer the caribbean’s first airplane food delivery . this delivery feature services to residents of saba and st . eustatius .
caribbean airline winair , in partnership with domino’s , is now offering the region’s first airplane pizza delivery service from st . maarten to the islands of st . eustatius and saba .
we accept paypal making flight purchases with winair easy and more secure for customers . paypal is one of the leading forms of online payment , with more than 169 million accounts worldwide .
census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your winair ancestors , such as occupation . occupation can tell you about your ancestor ' s social and economic status .
winair accepts bicycles which are disassembled and properly packed for carriage . the weight is not included in the passenger ' s free baggage allowance and therefore bicycles are subject to a charge of :
windward islands airways international n . v . better known as winair is a government owned regional airline and was founded in 1961 . the airline operates 4 de havilland twin - otter aircraft .
the well respected and admired winair captain was presented with gifts , cards , hugs , happy birthday and cheers of
saba loves you captain brouwer
. some tears were shed as well . captain brouwer has been working with winair since 1984 and is now retired at the age of 65 . in 2013 the island government of saba honored brouwer during the annual saba day celebration .
st maarten - based winair is planning a massive expansion to its flight network towards the end of this month . winair will be launching direct services to international destinations curacao , santo domingo and haiti beginning feb . 26 . the expanded network will include daily service to curacao , five flights per week to santo domingo and two flights each week to port - au - prince , haiti .
short - haul planes are designed for more cycles than long - haul planes . a turboprop and not pressurized , but winair retired a dhc twin otter after approximately 131 , 000 cycles . winair ' s typical flight duration is about 15 - 20 minutes . isn ' t some passenger jet up to about half that number ? major , major work can extend life in some cases .
zvk has not responded to the complaints to date , the cuvalays said . winair is reviewing to standardise the handling of human remains , the aviation company said in a reaction to the family .
winair flies to many destinations including st . john ' s , marigot , charlestown , the bottom , gustavia , basseterre , oranjestad , road town , san juan and pointe - a - pitre .
winair offers daily connections from our main gateway , the princess juliana airport in st . maarten with daily flights to the islands of saba , st . eustatius , st . barth ' s , nevis . winair has several agreements with various other airlines to make your travel more comfortable with less hassle . please see connecting flights in general information section and visa information for your stay in st . barths .
our cargo and quickpac services are ideal for shipping small packages to all our destinations . with the high frequency of flights , winair will deliver your cargo or quick pac quicker than any of our competitors .
census records can give you a fascinating window into the day - to - day lives of your winair ancestors - like hours worked per week , level of education , veteran status , employers , and more .
regional air carriers liat and winair have been called to the table by the chairman of pan am world airways dominicana ( pawa dominicana ) , luis david ramirez who proposes that they co - operate to “feed” each other’s routes .
by simply calling and placing their orders at domino’s in the airport in st . maarten and prepaying by credit card , residents of the two small islands in the netherland antilles will be able to order pizza by plane starting the beginning of this month . the pizzas are baked right before a scheduled winair flight is set to fly to the nearby islands . within half an hour the order is left at the winair airport counter for pick - up .
of august 01 / 2015 saba and st . eustatius residents will be able to feast on their favorite domino’s meal in the comfort of their own home as domino’s and winair have teamed up to deliver domino’s meals to these islands .
besides the fact that winair is doing very well financially , through the leadership of chief executive officer ( ceo ) mr . michael cleaver , the company continues to grow operationally enhancing the bottom - line . the supervisory board echoed the sentiments given by the ceo in his report , that the company’s most valued assets are its employees as their hard work and dedication to serve the winair customers has made and continues to make the difference in the turnaround of the airline .
winair destinations - inflight magazine 2017 vol . 5 : : sint maarten - saint martin , sint eustatius , saba , sint barthelemy , st . kitts and nevis , anguilla , curacao , dominica , guadeloupe , puerto rico , santo domingo & tortola
yes , winair has an interline agreement with dl and ua , i noticed that you can get the thru ticket on us if purchased on expedia . i dont see the dl and will check with expedia why they dont show ( should be a system glitch )
regional caribbean air carrier winair has launched a brand - new service to port - au - prince , haiti . the new service between st maarten and haiti will bengin operations by sunrise airways on airbus a320 aircraft . while sunrise is operating the flight , all seats are sold and marketed by winair , according to the company . the flights will include 138 economy seats and 12 business class seats , with flights operating on wednesdays and saturdays . the flights will leavehaiti at 8 : 15 am and return from st maarten at 12 pm .
airport—winair announced on monday that due to the imminent passing of hurricane irma in the area , all service is suspended this tuesday , september 5and wednesday , september 6 . the airline hopes to restart limited services thursday september 7depending on the post irma conditions . with the unpredictability of hurricane irma , winair will relocate their twin otter aircraft to a more secure and safe area in the southern caribbean . affected passengers are presently being contacted for re - accommodation by the reservations department . a storm policy is in effect and customers will be rebooked at no additional cost .
winair also has interline service agreements with air france , klm , copa airlines , united , air antilles pawa dominicana , liat , caribbean airlines , air caraïbes , insel air , corsair . this gives customer’s greater access to destinations with value added services such as checked through baggage .
claudio , we are flying on us air flights using aa award miles , to and from sxm . we ticketed before the deadline . will we be able to check our bags all the way through to sbh ? ( we have not yet purchased our winair portion at this time )
this newest form of delivery service in the region involving pizza by plane is not only unique but also brilliant . international franchise pizza delivery corporation , domino’s , and regional airline , winair , have formed a cooperative unit to offer delivery service to residents of saba and st . eustatius .
simpson bay - the winair shareholders of st . maarten and the netherlands attended the annual general meeting on july 12th 2017 to receive the managing and supervisory boards report on the company’s business and activities for the fiscal year 2016 , and to present the audited financial report for fiscal year 2016 .
once you have the tickets for dl , ua and winair , you can ask them to tag the bags for you and they will , in st . barth ' s , our team once the correct flight numbers are shown can check the bags to the final destination as we already do
15 / 10 / 2008 - the pilots need take your first fligh on max one month , or the staff go delete the pilot from va . 3 / 10 / 2008 - new aircraft on fleet , the winair buy 2 boeing 737 - 300 . new routes avaliable too . the pilot can check on destinations / routes page . 30 / 09 / 2008 - new aircraft on fleet , the winair buy 5 crj - 900 . new routes avaliable too . the pilot can check on destinations / routes page . have a new pirep record page . 19 / 09 / 2008 - register fast , the period of registrations is almost closing up ! ! ! ! 12 / 09 / 2008 - now the winair virtual is one va registred on ivao , look the certified on home page . 11 / 09 / 2008 - we need 10 active pilots to register on ivao , so come to fly with us ! welcome ! 07 / 09 / 2008 - now the website have hidden pages , to access pages login on site . the hidden pages are : pirep system and downloads ! 06 / 09 / 2008 - the winair takeoff for a big future . come and join us !
an unusually short lifespan might indicate that your winair ancestors lived in harsh conditions . a short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family . the ssdi is a searchable database of more than 70 million names . you can find birthdates , death dates , addresses and more .
airport road : - - - on january 31st 2015 as the sunset at princess juliana international airport so did the career of captain age brouwer after 27 years . captain brouwer retired after touching down at pjia for the last time at 6 : 24pm to a large gathering of winair staff members on the tarmac .
of my schedule . just one e - mail to let me know that they screw my flight will help us to organize ourselves to make on time . . never deal with this winair again . greedy , at least you could do is refund us the half of our fare . . but no decency ! i do hate you !
where we find ourselves today is thanks to our team both in and out of sxm , dedication and hard work continue to prevail at winair , we are all proud of what we have done this together . our collective achievements are too numerous to list but please know this ; we look forward to serving the region for another 55 years !
captain brouwer was given a water salute by the airport fire department after his final landing , witnessed by president of winair ' s board mr . georges greaux , ceo mr . michael cleaver , his wife ms . celia martinez brouwer , daughters anjelica brouwer , diana brouwer and a large cross section of employees from every department in the airline .
it is a testament to the competence level of winair to meet its regulatory certifications and auditing processes that can rival larger international carriers . this is a highly - regulated industry requiring investments in training , certification , documentation , and maintenance programs , so management makes it their mission to get it right for the safety and comfort of its customers and employees .
i flew with winair for first time . i chose it because i had no other option to get to santo domingo from curacao for the date i needed it and had to take this flight with a stop in st . marteen , however i did not regret because the service was like the best airlines with big airplanes , even this was . . .
this is my third flight with winair and second from st . martin to curacao . first one was in april . the main reason to write tgis review was the flight attendant who provided us with the best service ever . this lady ludmila was amazing . a lot of people asking nonsense questions and she was happy to answer them and ofger that . . .
the supervisory board is super excited about this milestone as it was only six years ago at their first board meeting the question was raised , “do we declare winair bankrupt ? ” thankfully with the multitude of reports studied beforehand , the supervisory board of directors had unanimously agreed that the fundamentals for the company needed to be reset with the right management team to execute it .
john caputo , the local domino’s franchisee added “domino’s mission statement is to be the number one pizza delivery company in the world…and in every neighborhood . with this partnership , we are taking mission this to new heights . delivery by airplane ! we are excited to partner with winair to be able to provide this service that saba and statia residents have been longing for . ”
this flight is always exciting and very short . you need to add landing on the worlds shortest commercial runway ( on saba ) to your bucket list . the winair pilots know their stuff and have always felt safe in their hands . have done this run about five or six times . these are small planes . . no amenities but for 20 minutes who cares ? !
“winair has interline agreements with air antilles , caribbean airlines , air caraïbes , inselair , klm , air france , pawa , united , copa airlines , british airways , corsair and liat that allow passengers to seamlessly make their connecting flights to their final destinations , but even more impressive is the world - class air france - klm group having codeshare agreements with our airline . ”
winair has interline agreements with air antilles , caribbean airlines , air caraibes , insel air , klm , air france , pawa , united , copa airlines , british airways , corsair , and liat , that allow passengers to seamlessly make their connecting flights to their final destinations , but even more impressive is the world class air france - klm group having codeshare agreements with our airline .
there are more than 470 win companies with local ownership and operation under the following brands : winnelson , winair , winlectric , windustrial , winfastener , winpump , winwater and winsupply . in addition , there are more than 60 noland locations . winwholesale also owns wyatt irrigation and a majority financial interest in carr supply . all of the companies are collectively known as the win group of companies .
the race to space all started late last year when branson was on the island for a nature convention and a meeting with port st . maarten . the avid aviation mogul was heading back to necker island , his private isle in the british virgin islands , via windward islands airways international winair when he was seated next to a stack of domino’s pizza , hot and ready for delivery .
winair destinations is a great tourist guide filled with all the necessary information and beautiful pictures the various islands have to offer . it includes ; maps , lodging , dining , what - to - see , where - to - go , duty free shopping , souvenirs , points - of - interest , sports , entertainment , usefull addresses , health & beauty , real estate , car rentals and much more .
“the supervisory board is super excited about this milestone , as it was only six years ago at their first board meeting the question was raised : ‘do we declare winair bankrupt ? ’ . thankfully , with the multitude of reports studied beforehand , the supervisory board of directors had unanimously agreed that the fundamentals for the company needed to be reset with the right management team to execute it , ” the report said .
owner of domino’s local franchise , john caputo , highlighted “domino’s mission statement is to be the number one pizza delivery company in the world…and in every neighborhood , ” he continued by adding , “with this partnership , we are taking mission this to new heights . delivery by airplane ! we are excited to partner with winair to be able to provide this service that saba and statia residents have been longing for . ”
winair apologised for the inconvenience and asked understanding that these weather conditions are beyond their control . the operations of twin otter flights to destinations saba , st . eustatius , st . barth , canefield – dominica , antigua , tortola , st . kitts and nevis , in addition to the flights to douglas - charles – dominica , guadeloupe , san juan , curacao and haiti , will resume once it is safe to do so .
upon arrival in st . maarten , the coffin with the body stood in the blazing sunshine on the tarmac for hours . the initial 10 : 00am flight from st . maarten to statia was cancelled by winair and rescheduled for 90 minutes later . however , the family on statia , which had already gathered at f . d . roosevelt airport to witness the arrival of the chartered flight , was not informed about the delay .
the st . maarten based airline windward islands airways international ( winair ) , that serves several countries across the region has announced a net profit of us $ 3 . 89 million , six years after it almost filed for bankruptcy . the company made the disclosure at its recent annual general meeting where shareholders received a report on the company’s business and activities for the fiscal year 2016 , and presented the audited financial report for fiscal year 2016 .
well , this is unfortunate in regards to us / american . i guess this is an opportunity for another carrier to step up to the plate . it seems odd that someone would do something that makes them less competitive but i guess this particular relationship with winair is not viewed as significant . i guess i will enjoy my flights i booked back in april this week knowing that i won ' t be able to check all the way next year .
the repatriation of his body from curaçao to st . maarten was delayed , reportedly because the correct paperwork was missing . according to the family , which sent official complaints to zvk , windward island international airways winair and emerald funeral home , this was “incomprehensible” because the body’s transport from colombia to curaçao had passed without a glitch with the use of the same documents . copies of their complaints have been sent to minister of public health edith schippers and to the dutch parliament’s second chamber .
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pie in the sky ! domino ' s pizza delivered by plane to holidaymakers on remote caribbean islands ( and the fee is just £1 . 75 )
a caribbean airline is giving a new meaning to the term special delivery by delivering pizza to locals and tourists on two remote islands .
with a delivery fee of just $ 2 . 75 ( £1 . 75 ) , the pizzas are baked at the chain’s takeaway at st maarten airport and then hand - delivered within 30 minutes on scheduled passenger flights .
the journey begins here at domino ' s pizza in st maarten airport . pictured is a delivery girl on her way out
footage shows one of the pizza deliveries to saba’s airport , where pilots face the shortest commercial runway in the world .
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audrey agard , a manager at the airport domino’s , told mashable that the service has become quite popular and the restaurant receives several delivery requests per day .
when an order is placed staff bake the pizza or pizzas before the next scheduled flight and escort the pies on the 15 - to 20 - minute flight to saba or st eustatius ( also known as statia ) .
each order is packed in an insulated heat bag , which is buckled into an open seat so it doesn’t shift during the flight .
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dimensions should permit it to be stored under the passenger seat ( templates are available at some check - in desks ) .
a lady ' s handbag , pocketbook or purse , i . e . which is appropriate to normal travelling dress and is not being used as a container for the transportation of articles which should otherwise be regarded as baggage .
a fully collapsible disabled person ' s wheelchair and / or crutches , and / or braces or other prosthetic device for the passenger ' s use .
certain items such as , infant carrying baskets or carrycots , wheelchairs and walking aids other than sticks or crutches must be labeled and stowed in the checked baggage compartment .
note : an infant carrying basket or bassinet will not be transported in the aircraft cabin unless the size of the basket or the bassinet will permit it being secured by a seat belt and a seat is reserved for the infant and a child ' s fare paid . cabin bags , briefcases , ladies vanity or cosmetic cases are not included in the free personal articles list . these items and others which do not visibly accord with the description of personal articles must be weighed and such weight included in the total baggage weight .
the free baggage allowance is applicable adult passengers and children whose fare is at least 50 % of the adult fare . requirements :
max dimension ( l + w + h ) of sixty two ( 62 ) inches .
interline and code share partners : depending on the journey involved , the most significant airline taking in the journey , baggage allowances and charges will apply . iata resolution 302 applies in this case .
apply to the total weight of the instruments and are accepted on a space available basis only .
there is no special charge for golfing equipment . golf bags are accepted as a part of a passenger ' s free baggage allowance .
note : to ensure easy storage in the aircraft holds , the front wheels of the bicycle should be removed and attached to the frame ; the pedals turned inwards , the saddle and handlebars lowered and placed in line with the frame ( i . e . handlebars turned sideways ) and the pressure released from the tires .
no single item weighing more than seventy ( 70 ) pounds or 31 kg will be accepted .
the following are the charges and fees to be applied to overweight , oversized and excess baggage . all charges are calculated on a one - way basis and must be collected on check - in .
between st . maarten , saba , st . eustatius and st . barths :
other destinations , including antigua , dominica , guadeloupe , nevis , san juan , st . kitts and tortola :
the free baggage allowance applicable to an adult passenger and children whose fare is at least 50 % of the adult fare will be one piece at no more than 23 kilos or 50 pounds .
infants are allowed one piece at 10 kilo ' s of free baggage allowance .
vip plus service is for passengers with high standards in comfort , discretion and time management – regardless of their airline or booking class .
celebrated the launch of same - day london gatwick - antigua vc bird - dominica cane field service , effective may - 2016 .
discover dominica authority director of tourism colin piper stated : “the new same - day connection is great news for the island and we’re excited that our visitors will now be able to travel straight to us and be in a domincan frame of mind by dinner time” adding , “many travellers might have been put off by having to stay overnight at one of our caribbean neighbours , so i hope this new connection will encourage more british holidaymakers to visit our slice of tropical paradise” . the carrier joins liat operating on the route , according to oag .
the first will be a service to aruba that will operate three times a week . the journey is expected to take 35 minutes . the second service will fly to bonaire and will operate 4 times a week . the journey will take an estimated 25 minutes . both services will carry passenger on the atr42 aircraft .
minister of tourism and economic affairs , mellissa arrindell - doncher , announced on wednesday that princess juliana international airport ( pjia / sxm ) in st maarten will reopen to accept all commercial flights as of october 10 , 2017 .
the symbolism of the date was also important to the minister , marking seven years since st maarten obtained its new constitutional status .
the airport , the minister explained , was given time following hurricanes irma and maria to get back to a suitable operational level that falls within international safety standards . she re - iterated that the damage to pjia was severe and no quick fix could have been applied .
“even as we open our airport , we are still months away from restoring pjia to its former glory , ” she said .
however , the minister continued , “acting ceo of pjia michel hyman assisted by head of the civil aviation department lou halley and his team , has done a terrific job in getting the airport to a point where we can open for business . i cannot praise these folks and their resilience enough in getting pjia back up and running . thank you . ”
the minister explained that while the airport is opening , there will be some changes in terms of passenger movement and security within the terminal building to allow for repairs to the building to continue . she said hyman and airport management will ensure that passengers are in a safe environment at all times .
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ts beryl continues to weaken and become more disorganized , effects on our operations should be minimal as beryl continues to pass well south of our region this morning . all our flight operations will remain intact , but we may experience wind conditions , which could cause delays . all passengers are advised to check in at least 90 minutes before scheduled departure time .
just landed in antigua and my flight should have departed some 33 minutes ago ! i was told at check in that my straight flight was now joined with another later flight .
t looks like that is even going to be a problem ! i feel for the senior citizens having to sit for hours ! ! the weather was no problem , because 2 flights went from st . maarten to statia ! and it is not tourist season either ! so common time to get cracking ! !
waiting at the gate in st . kitts for a flight that is delayed and no agent in sight , no update nothing . . .
waiting around like we are all begging for a free plane ride to st . maarten . �
my flight was 8 : 20 got there at 8 was told i am 10 min late so had to pay $ 40 to go on a later flight . flight now 45 min late . i guess my time doesnt matter .
, that ' s not include my extra week expenses here in dominica . other airlines like west jet remind me a day before my flight
didn ' t inform me about canceling my flight . still waiting on my refund !
muy buena opcion . puntual y segura . y hasta tiene precios baratos y muy economicos
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each flight on time . pleasant . excellent help / support while transfering from san juan in route to curacao .
we had a return flight from sint maarten to saint barths . we were the only passengers , so it felt like a private plane . the flight only takes 11 minutes , the landing is a adventure ! better than the average roller coaster .
the flight came over an hour late . but the captain and crew was very friendly . it was a short 30 min flight . only half the seats occupied . would book them again . from dominica to guadelouoe its way better than the ferry and worth paying more .
our luggage was lost and the return flight was cancelled with no effort from the airline to get us in time for our international connecting flight .
if you ever want to site in a small noisy box within touching distance of the pilots and keeping an eye on the horizon and their instruments while passing over beautiful islands and the caribbean sea this is the flight for you . . enjoyed every moment
“this is a small plane with spartan accommodations and no in - flight services . the flights are short . ”
“carry - on recommended , verify baggage fees , pack essentials in carry - ons . great company to island hop throughout the caribbean . ”
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winwholesale inc . is a leading supplier of residential and commercial construction , and industrial supplies and materials to a diversified customer base . since its founding in 1956 , the company has provided enterprising entrepreneurs the opportunity to be an owner and operate their business as part of the win group of companies . winwholesale is headquartered in dayton , ohio .
in the win group of companies are companies conducting business - to - business wholesale distribution of plumbing and heating supplies ; hydronics systems ; industrial pipe , valves and fittings ; heating , ventilation , air conditioning and refrigeration equipment ; electrical equipment ; industrial and commercial fastening hardware ; waterworks and utility supplies ; domestic , commercial and industrial pumps ; and irrigation and landscape supplies .
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winwholesale developed the business through many years of experience beginning in the 19th century .
in 1875 , nils olas nelson founded the n . o . nelson mfg . co . in st . louis , mo . the company manufactured and distributed plumbing supplies of all kinds including faucets , water closets , water heaters , valves and fire hydrants .
n . o . nelson company realized that it could not effectively be both a manufacturer and a distributor . but unlike competitors , n . o . nelson decided to concentrate its efforts on distribution rather than manufacturing .
by december 1954 , n . o . nelson , or nonco as it was known , had a net worth of about $ 6 . 8 million , with 22 branches , 20 regional sales offices and 450 employees in 15 states .
opportunity , disguised as tragedy , came on march 21 , 1958 , when the pueblo , colo . , branch of n . o . nelson suffered a serious fire . nelson ' s management decided it would not rebuild , so they discharged the employees and offered to sell the burned inventory for its book value .