US Airways has a new 1 passenger, 1 suitcase policy. That may be why they've dropped their rate. I've flown US Airways down there several times. They treat everyone like cattle, but all the airlines do these days.

as far as I know the suitcase policy does not start until May

USAir has been as good as the others, in our experience. The key is to do direct flights and carry-on, if possible.

Cheers, RickG

Try to not fly through philly on them

I certainly agree with the comment about Phili. Avoid it at all costs. We have always seemed to have a problem anytime we do a lay over there. Much better luck using any other airport for a lay over. But USAir has always treated us well on our trips to St Thomas. And we try not to pack too much anyway. After all how many tee shirts, shorts and bathing suits does one need for a week or two.

Does anyone know the rules for the size of carry -on? Thnx

bkeefe1,

The rules vary by airline according to the TSA:
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/customer/claims/pack.shtm

Rules for some commonly used airlines for USVI:

American
http://www.aa.com/aa/i18nForward.do?p=/travelInformation/baggage/carryOnAllowance.jsp&anchorEvent=false

Delta
http://www.delta.com/traveling_checkin/baggage/baggage_allowance/index.jsp#carryon

Spirit
http://www.spiritair.com/welcome.aspx?pg=policies#CarryOnBag

US Airways
http://www.usairways.com/awa/content/traveltools/baggage/baggagepolicies.aspx

Have a great visit!

Mountain Runner

Mountain Runner:

Thanks.

bkeefe1

Rules do vary by airline as Mntn Rnnr pointed out. If you haven't checked with your airline, a fairly good rule of thumb is to add the length, width and height of your luggage. If it's 45" or less, you're generally ok for most overhead bins. Some of the inter-island and regional planes are much smaller and carryon for those means that you leave the luggage out on the tarmac before you go up the stairs and get it when you come back down. Still easier and quicker than checking it and going to baggage claim.

WW