WinAir layover time and VIP service?

[Nscyber09]

Hello,

My wife and son and I are visiting early next year. Last time we flew with trade wind but this time we are routed through sxm. Is the standard 2 hours layover time in sxm enough or can it it 1.5hrs?

I went through the website but didn’t see how I can add the vip service as an add-on? Is this not done through WinAir?
Pros and cons of winair vs st Barth commuter?

Thank you

 

[cassidain]

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[steelpe]

Honestly, if I am going through SXM, I am probably going to book SBC and only book Winair if I have to.

 

[cec1]

Honestly, if I am going through SXM, I am probably going to book SBC and only book Winair if I have to.

D'accord! St. Barth Commuter is the way to go! Re: transfer time, you don't say whether you will have checked luggage or only "carry on." With checked luggage, I'd say that you should go with the 2 hour "window" . . . with carry-on luggage only, 1.5 hrs generally would be sufficient. Note, also, that SBC provides some assistance in transferring to / from its flights . . . you may not need VIP service -- I recommend that you check with SBC to see what they'll do for you.

 

[cassidain]

we mostly avoid SXM but prefer 2 pilots not single pilot . . . even on "hopper" flight.

plus, SBC very limited mid/late afternoon flights vs Winair, so happy to spend the 300€ for streamlined experience.

 

[Nscyber09]

Thank you everyone for your help. We will have 2 checked bags

SBC has 1 pilot!? I don’t know how I feel about that either!

 

[steelpe]

Thank you everyone for your help. We will have 2 checked bags

SBC has 1 pilot!? I don’t know how I feel about that either!

Well, as long as you know what you are getting into. Just keep your expectations low.

We have been to SBH 4x. The first 3x we used Winair. The last time we used SBC. That one time was enough.... but I would use Winair if I couldn't get SBC to work.

 

[cec1]

A quick check with AI regarding safety record of Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft used by SBC:
"The Cessna Caravan is widely considered an exceptional utility and busy plane. Often called the 'pickup truck of the skies,' it is a rugged, highly reliable, and versatile single-engine turboprop capable of hauling heavy cargo or up to 14 passengers into rough, short, and unpaved airstrips." Also noteworthy: "Powered by the legendary Pratt & Whitney PT6 turboprop engine, known for incredible dispatch reliability."

 

[JEK]

A quick check with AI regarding safety record of Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft used by SBC:
"The Cessna Caravan is widely considered an exceptional utility and busy plane. Often called the 'pickup truck of the skies,' it is a rugged, highly reliable, and versatile single-engine turboprop capable of hauling heavy cargo or up to 14 passengers into rough, short, and unpaved airstrips." Also noteworthy: "Powered by the legendary Pratt & Whitney PT6 turboprop engine, known for incredible dispatch reliability."

I think the poster was questioning the reliability of a single pilot. US requires 2 pilots.