U.S.-bound passengers: Access to the U.S. Check-In Terminal is limited to 3 hours before departure as part of Gateway2030 construction measures to support a more efficient travel experience.
TRAVEL ADVISORY – May 2, 2026
Passengers are advised that Spirit Airlines has ceased all operations effective today, May 2, 2026.
For further details, please refer to Spirit Airlines’ official notification via the link below:
https://www.spiritrestructuring.com
Travelers with existing bookings are encouraged to make alternate travel arrangements with other carriers serving their destinations.
Dear travelers,
Starting May 1st, 2026, you may notice that most shops and food & beverage locations on the right side after security are closed. This is part of the preparation for the next stage of Gateway 2030 – Phase 1B.
Please rest assured that these shops and dining options will be relocated to other gate areas in the coming months.
We thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue enhancing our airport to create a better travel experience for everyone.
CBP Introduces Simplified Arrival to Secure and Streamline International Arrivals at AUA
Aruba - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will introduce Simplified Arrival (SA) at Aruba Airport (AUA) starting September 21 to further secure and streamline international travel. SA is a primary processing application that utilizes facial comparison technology, and will replace the legacy primary processing application currently used at AUA. The transition to SA at AUA means an even more efficient inspection process. CBP is implementing facial comparison technology to address recommendations from the 9/11 Commission and address a Congressional mandate to biometrically record the entry and exit of non-U.S. citizens.
Given today’s health concerns, facial comparison technology can play a key role in helping the travel industry address COVID-19 health and safety risks by implementing seamless processes. Through this technology, CBP can reduce the need to capture fingerprints and handle documents. CBP’s facial comparison technology compares the new photo of the traveler to images that the traveler previously provided to the government, such as passport and visa photos. Eligible travelers who wish to opt out of the new facial biometric process may notify a CBP officer as they approach the primary inspection point. These travelers will be required to present a valid travel document for manual identity verification by a CBP officer and will be processed in accordance with existing requirements for entry into the United States.
CBP is committed to its privacy obligations and has taken steps to safeguard the privacy of all travelers. CBP has employed strong technical security safeguards and has limited the amount of personally identifiable information used in the facial biometric process. New photos of U.S. citizens will be deleted within 12 hours, and photos of foreign nationals will be stored in a secure DHS system.
Facial comparison technology enhances CBP’s ability to facilitate lawful travel and secure the border.