Flights canceled to SXM

Chilehead said:
We have been here on SBH since Wednesday. We were scheduled to fly back to KC from SXM through CLT. I called AA this morning and was told that all flights on all airlines from SXM to CONUS are cancelled. We’ve been rebooked on a flight from SXM to MIA on 3/27.
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so you are extending your rental till then? might be less expensive to catch tradewinds to sju
 
Yes, for now. We have travel insurance that will cover it, at least for 7 days. WiFi and iPhone and can work remotely. Thx for the idea tho; I noticed that despite AA’s claim to the contrary, there appear to be flights back to CONUS via SJU on at least United, maybe other carriers.
 
Delta also seems to be maintaining at least their daily SJU/JFK service with 3 non-stops still listed. I'm sure there will be cancellations and combining of flights, and things will probably be changing on a day to day basis. It's a good idea to check your carriers website on a daily basis, but obviously any travel right now will be problematic.

Phil
 
Carefully heed how rapidly things have evolved when making plans for the upcoming days and weeks. Google back one or two weeks to articles written then about regions upon which the pandemic has descended. Steps taken thus far have been inadequate (and predictably so)) in slowing the exponential spread of the virus.
 
Thanks so much for the info! Although our trip is cancelled, we understand it's for the safety of all. We will miss St. Barts this year.
 
We were booked on American Airlines coming down and Delta going home. American Airlines is saying online that we can rebook a year from Ticket issue or December 31, 2020 whichever comes earlier. In our case it appears we have to rebook before December 31, which means that we cannot use the credit for a rebook for next march, we have to use it for another trip before deadline. I think I am understanding the policy correctly. Delta, on the other hand has issued us a full refund for the cancelled flight home.
 
Check the wording carefully. I don’t consider “rebook by” and “fly by”
to be the same thing.
 
Just received this notification from Tradewind on their current situation:

NORTHEAST CARIBBEAN CHARTER FLEET CONTACT

Dear Friends,
We hope this note finds you well during this challenging time. The safety and health of our clients and team is number one priority and we have implemented measures to mitigate the risk of virus spread. In accordance with the most current CDC guidelines, we have stepped up our aircraft and lounge cleaning. In addition, we have made hand sanitizer available to our employees and clients at all locations.
Many of you have asked us about the status of our operations and locations that we fly. At this time, Tradewind is fully operational and we are continuing to fly both scheduled and private charter flights.

The following is the most current information that we have for the region.
San Juan:




  • Airport remains open to all flights to/from the US and islands
  • Arriving passengers are being health screened (temperature taken) upon exit from baggage claim
  • We anticipate delays at customs, screening and TSA so we now recommend a connection time of 2 hours from airline to Tradewind and 3 hours from Tradewind to an airline flight
  • People who have been in the Schengen zone, the UK, Ireland, China and Iran in the previous 14 days are barred from entering the US through SJU
  • Puerto Rico now has a curfew from 9pm to 5am. The airport is unaffected by this curfew
  • Hotels remain open. Casinos are to be closed
  • Bars, restaurants and all non-essential business are closed.
  • Grocery stores and pharmacies remain open
  • Bars and restaurants may provide carry-out or delivery
  • The cruise ship port is closed
  • Restrictions are scheduled to lift on March 31
St. Barth


  • The airport remains open for all flights
  • Bars, restaurants and all non-essential business are to remain closed
  • Grocery stores and pharmacies remain open
  • Bars and restaurants may provide carry-out or delivery
  • Cruise ships are barred from the island
Antigua


  • Passengers who have travelled to China, Italy, Iran, Japan, Korea or Singapore in the previous 28 days will be denied entry
St. Maarten


  • Airport remains open for flight operations however people may not enter from the US or EU
Anguilla


  • No restrictions at this time
BVI


  • You must fill out a health declaration and based upon this, you might be subject to quarantine.
We will continue to update you as things change. Please feel free to contact us with your additional questions.
Thank you,
-The Tradewind Team


 
I believe Kevin is correct. I used a canceled trip from last June 2019, it was purchased in March of 2019. I had to rebook prior to March 2020, using the rebooked tickets for travel July 2020 to Hungary. I fulfilled the rebook time within 1-year however, the travel will be in excess of 1-year. All approved by United. Albiet, it took some time on the phone with United two weeks ago.
 
Does anyone know or have info on St Barth Commuter cancellations and/or WIMCO cancellations as of this time for upcoming (April) travel?
 
KevinS said:
Check the wording carefully. I don’t consider “rebook by” and “fly by”
to be the same thing.
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on the AA website it says "Travel must start by December 31, 2020 or within 1 year of date the ticket was issued, whichever is earlier."

I think I will wait a bit and then just call to clarify. Hopefully they will be flexible. Although my husband and I are considering a trip in the Fall, after this crisis has hopefully dissipated, for a little R &R. Maybe we can use the credit then. A little silver lining to look forward to.
 
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