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A 7.2 earthquake hit just south of Mexicali on April 4th, 2010. Only minor structural damage was reported in San Felipe. Although some telephone and Internet services were interupted.
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Now we have the announcement of charter flights by Grey Eagle Aviation of McLellan-Palomar field in Carlsbad, north of San Diego,the inaugural flight was September 1st and you can see some of the pictures of this historic occasion on Kats Korner (Katherine even got to take a spin in the plane and get some aerial pictures). We have talked with Grey Eagle and have the following salient nformation:
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Flights will run from Long Beach (LGB) to Brown Field (SDM), continuing on to San Felipe (SFE). There will be one flight in each direction on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. Passengers go through immigration/customs check at Brown Field (which is out on Otay Mesa, almost opposite Tijuana Airport).
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The southbound flight departs Brown Field at 9:30 a.m (8 a.m. from Long Beach) and returning service leaves San Felipe at 3:30 p.m
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The plane will be a Cessna 208 Caravaneer Turboprop which can carry nine passengers.
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Round trip fares are $502.75 per person from Long Beach and $373.75 from Brown Field (rates include taxes and fees).
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Passengers are not subject to the same rigorous regulations as on commercial flights. You can take liquids on board.
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Because of FAA/Charter regulations, trips must originate in the USA. San Felipe residents are not allowed to use the service to fly to U.S. destinations.
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Passengers require proof of U.S. Citizenship - a drivers license is presently acceptable but we suggest you get a passport.
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A taxi from the airport to town will cost about $20, allow $40 to El Dorado.
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For reservations, call Grey Eagle at +1 (760) 804-8670 or go to their website
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UPDATE: The prices for the flights have been reduced substantially for an introductory period of now until December. You can fly round trip from Long Beach for $404.00 and from Brown Field for $278.00 including taxes and service charges. TRY A FLIGHT NOW!
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