Insel Air Aruba
A former scheduled airline from Aruba that linked the island with regional Caribbean and nearby international destinations as part of the InselAir group.
About Insel Air Aruba
Insel Air Aruba was an Aruban scheduled carrier established in 2013 and associated with the Curaçao-based InselAir group. It operated publicly under the Insel Air Aruba name, while the supplied legal identity is MyAir. The airline used IATA code 8I and ICAO code MYW. Its creation gave the wider group an operating base in Aruba and supported connections between the Dutch Caribbean and surrounding markets.
The airline’s primary hub was Queen Beatrix International Airport in Oranjestad. From Aruba, its network focused on short- and medium-haul services within the Caribbean and to nearby parts of South America, with links into the broader InselAir system through Curaçao. Miami was among its better-known international markets. The operation was regional rather than global, serving travellers moving between island communities, commercial centres and holiday destinations.
Insel Air Aruba operated aircraft from the Fokker and McDonnell Douglas families used across the InselAir group, including regional turboprops and larger narrow-body jets. The precise aircraft assigned to the Aruban certificate varied as the group managed capacity across its network. Service was generally offered in an economy-oriented regional format, with onboard amenities and cabin arrangements depending on the aircraft and route rather than a uniform long-haul-style product.
The carrier did not belong to Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld. It participated in the InselAir group’s Insel Star Miles loyalty programme, which allowed eligible customers to earn and redeem miles within the group’s network. That programme is no longer active, and there is no current official membership portal. Travellers holding historical account records or unused benefits should not expect them to be accepted by another airline.
Insel Air Aruba’s main strength was its regional focus, particularly the direct links it provided from Aruba to destinations that could otherwise require connections. Its significant limitation is that it is no longer operating: financial and operational difficulties within the wider InselAir group led to service reductions and the end of the Aruban operation. The former website and historical schedules should therefore not be treated as sources for booking current flights.
Good to know
Flying with Insel Air Aruba — what to expect
Airline No Longer Operating
Insel Air Aruba has ceased operations and does not sell current tickets. Travellers should use an active carrier when planning travel to or from Aruba.
Historical Tickets
Old tickets, vouchers and reservations should not be assumed valid on another airline. Any surviving paperwork is best retained for personal, legal or claims-related records.
Former Loyalty Scheme
Insel Star Miles is no longer active. Miles or status previously held in the programme are not generally transferable to an unrelated frequent-flyer scheme.
Baggage Rules Expired
Historical Insel Air Aruba baggage allowances no longer apply. Check the current operating carrier’s rules for cabin-bag dimensions, weight limits and checked-baggage charges.
Aruba Connections
Queen Beatrix International Airport remains Aruba’s main gateway, but connections once sold through InselAir must now be arranged with active airlines. Separate tickets may require baggage collection and re-checking.
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FAQ
Insel Air Aruba — frequently asked questions
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8 common questions
- Insel Air Aruba was based at Queen Beatrix International Airport in Oranjestad, Aruba. The airline no longer operates from the airport.
- There is no current carry-on allowance because Insel Air Aruba has ceased operations. Travellers should follow the cabin-bag size and weight limits published by the airline now operating their flight.
- Historically, Queen Beatrix International Airport in Aruba was the carrier’s principal departure point, while Curaçao International Airport was important for connections within the wider InselAir network. There are no current Insel Air Aruba departures.
- Insel Air Aruba does not currently fly anywhere because it has ceased operations. Its former network linked Aruba with destinations in the Caribbean, nearby South America and Miami.
- Originfacts compares live fares from hundreds of airlines and travel agencies via its partner Travelpayouts and never adds a fee. Because Insel Air Aruba has ceased operations, searches may instead show active airlines serving Aruba or comparable routes.
- Insel Air Aruba currently serves no destinations because it is no longer operating. Historical network totals varied as routes were introduced, suspended or transferred within the InselAir group.
- Insel Air Aruba has no current longest route because it no longer operates. Its historical network changed over time, and a definitive longest-route claim would depend on the specific timetable period.
- Insel Air Aruba tickets are no longer available. For flights to Aruba on active carriers, fares are often lower outside major holidays and peak winter travel periods, especially when booked early and compared across flexible dates.