If you're asking about the flight through SXM on the way to SBH, another option is St Barth Commuter. We had checked bags when we traveled in mid June. We got an email to attach yellow ribbons to our bags. Once we got in the terminal we were met by a SBC rep who took our luggage receipts and directed us to the connecting passage. They got our bags and put them on the plane. We went then to emigration and security and to the terminal.
So many trips we've done in past via SXM, no more tho, only SJU. But after the 1st time with 2 checked bags...never again did that. Why would you ?
It's just a tad more expensive ..............
LMAC we're well aware of the cost difference SJU vs SXM, but at this point in our lives, the need to avoid the stress of connecting via SXM is huge. Steps are challenging with a carry on bag remembering the poorly designed area for Winair & SBC passengers to descend from the check in counters to the jitney via the many steps down. Yes, there was an elevator nearby that required someone to go with you for security reasons. SJU is flat, not many steps involved if at all, just poor signage at SJU. With 20+ visits to SBH, we know about not everyone having the big bucks since we don't.It's just a tad more expensive ........... not everyone that goes to SBH has big bucks