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Yeah, I've flown on that. Pods. I don't remember if we did C-F or F-H. Here's a picture which matches my recollection of the seats.

The trouble with the late arrival into SXM on their one flight daily should be communicated to American by anyone who speaks with them. They should be trying to get folks into SXM by 2pm. I know with connections in MIA it is tough but i'd rather spend the night in MIA than SXM.

We received an email response from WinAir on Saturday October 14 regarding our 12/2 SXM-SBH and 12/9 SBH-SXM. We asked for a credit. This is what we were told. It is unclear if the one year is from the travel date or the date we purchased. A follow up email was not returned. "Please provide the reservation reference or ticket number. We will proceed with cancellation. when you are ready to rebook your ticket number is mandotary with you're new dates. The tickets will remain open for use valid for one year."

I wonder if they put them in a brown paper bag to get ripe.

This number works for Winair--+1 (721) 545-2568. It is listed as their executive office but you can get through to reservations. Their system is up and down so they can take your info and get back to you with the changes you want when their systems come back up. I just changed my Winair reservations this way yesterday and got my email confirmations this morning.

That used to be how all airlines were. Get the customer to their destination ASAP so if the day goes down hill it is one less customer to deal with. I arrived early in Atlanta once and told the Delta agent I would fly an earlier empty flight if they needed to fill a seat(it was flight that had numerous times each day). They kept trying to get me to pay $150 to change flights. After telling them I wasn't paying $150 to help them I took my ticket and found a place to get some computer work done. This was common practice back when I had family working in the travel/airline industry.

I imagine that Winair will be operating like a bus line even more than they usually do - show up at the gate and they will fill up the plane with whoever is there with a ticket. To be honest, isn't that the way that the SXM-SBH flights have always worked on both SBC and Winair? The departure times are mere suggestions and they will generally put you on the next plane that has some space. That has been my experience but in recent years I have had larger parties of 6-7 so we have chartered with SBC so we didn't have to worry too much.

Those are their take out prices, not sure what it would be to have them come do a dinner at your villa but certainly worth exploring!

I contacted the person who told me about the sooner then later opening. He called and spoke to reception, they said the hotel will not be open until February at the earliest and even then they may extend that date.

Anther bonus of VIP is when agent greets you and you have long connection time they can get you on earlier plane if there is one about to leave...our last trip there was one leaving in 15 minutes after we landed and they radioed ahead and we moved quickly and made it...

Correct stbartshopper. The person who told me was so sure though that they were now opening. I checked their site, no change in their statement. I may just call at 9 and see what they say.

Everything we have heard indicates the extra fee for VIP with Tradewinds is worth it even if you have plenty of time between flights. Good luck with WinAir. Their communication often leaves a lot to be desired.

Keep posting these- great to see!

Good news on Isoletta!

From their web site dated Oct. 6th- " HURRICANE IRMA: MAISON UPDATES6 October 2017Following Hurricane Irma’s path through St-Barth, the Maison is temporarily closed. We are relieved to confirm that all teams are safe. No guests were at the Maison as the storm passed during the annual closure. Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France is currently under renovation. While the Maison refreshes, the Ambassadeurs wish you warm summer memories." The booking area of their site shows they are closed all of 2018 and 2019 at the present time.

Tradewind VIP service is upon your arrival in to SJU which is extra fee over ticket price....we only use it if we have tight connection or checked bags. They meet you and escort you to their quiet waiting area, which is a long hike if arriving on AA. Never had a cart but I am certain they can arrange one if needed.. If you have checked bags they retrieve them for you from AA baggage claim and put them on the Tradewind plane...you then are escorted from waiting area to plane bypassing any security. Upon return you are escorted as a group by the agents from the plane through customs and such and escorted to AA check in or whatever major carrier you are on....no extra fee for that....

If you book Tradewind VIP service it's both ways.

We had a miles ticket and AA refunded them to our account with no penalty. Waiting to hear back from Winair about how they will handle honoring our tickets at a future date.

In the same boat as you. Scanning for options so I don't have to cancel my trip. Thanks for the option!

Dejected.....winair's last flight is 4:45pm from SXM. Not much help. I can imagine most customers will be arriving AFTER the final afternoon flights to SBH? I'm looking into Delta one way PHL to SXM. It connects but arrives @3pm. The 6am departure is a problem since I'm working till 7am. I was planning to have someone come in early for my original flight time but this is too early. I might have to cancel. :/ This stinks. I have very limited time frame. <sigh>

Wonderful news !! Thanks

Looking into Winair instead....tradewinds was crazy expensive