Connecting from Virgin Gorda at STT
Jun 10, 2013, 10:26 am
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Connecting from Virgin Gorda at STT
Hi All,
We'll be going back to V.G. at Christmas to visit my wife's family, leaving on 12/26 and returning home on 1/1. We'll be flying to STT and connecting to/from VIJ. Outbound, we will be chartering a plane as Air Sunshine is already booked. On the return, we can take a flight at 10:30 (arrival around 10:45) or 12:30 (arrival around 12:45) for a 2;50 pm flight.
I'd rather take the 12:30, but is that cutting it too close at STT? To the extent it matters, we'll be flying in J on AA.
Thanks!
We'll be going back to V.G. at Christmas to visit my wife's family, leaving on 12/26 and returning home on 1/1. We'll be flying to STT and connecting to/from VIJ. Outbound, we will be chartering a plane as Air Sunshine is already booked. On the return, we can take a flight at 10:30 (arrival around 10:45) or 12:30 (arrival around 12:45) for a 2;50 pm flight.
I'd rather take the 12:30, but is that cutting it too close at STT? To the extent it matters, we'll be flying in J on AA.
Thanks!
Jun 10, 2013, 10:35 am
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IME clearing at STT is pretty quick. I think you'll be fine.. the bigger concern I'd have is with Air Sunshine themselves, since they do occasionally run on island time.
Jun 10, 2013, 10:41 am
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We've had good luck with Air Sunshine in the past, which probably means we're due for a total cluster$%*&.
Jun 11, 2013, 12:00 pm
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Thanks all. I'm going with the earlier Air Sunshine flight. If we get through I&C and check-in quickly, we'll see about finding a beach bar nearby to relax before going through security.
Jun 13, 2013, 8:03 pm
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Jun 13, 2013, 10:23 pm
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Jun 17, 2013, 12:44 pm
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STT has horrible service - both from the airline counters themselves and CBP.
Even if you are flying first class or are a preferred member and get to cut the line, wait times are out of control. Id suggest arriving early.
Even if you are flying first class or are a preferred member and get to cut the line, wait times are out of control. Id suggest arriving early.
Jun 18, 2013, 7:52 am
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Using a porter can help but is not a guaranty of speed. A porter will jump the line, get your boarding pass and send your through a dedicated C&I line. All of this gets you past the crowds but security can be ridiculous. We stood in line for 45+ minutes last trip and this was after a less than 15 minute porter experience from taxi to clearing C&I.