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Travelling via the U.S. always meaned a nightstop outbound, however you can now route via MIA as AA have an evening dep to SXM. I live miles from LON so use a regional airport to go via CDG or AMS. I also like tranatlantic crossings on four engines! One outbound with headwinds was 9+ hours and that's a lot of water. LGW to Antigua is equally a non starter for me and that is without the LIAT problems.
I am less keen on CDG with all the airside bussing. Last trip all via AMS. Althought the return journey is via Curacao and longer, it was nice to at least see the landscape on Arr. there and a few different a/c on the ramp.
This time going out one way and back another. Prices still ......expensive!
Not sure about Conpilot's info regarding crime on the French side at night - only been over during daylight hours.
Last trip flew the Aero Club Cherokee from Grand Case into St. Barthelemy - just for a cup of coffee of course
