Review of US Airways flight Charlotte → Basseterre in Economy

This is part 2 of my trip on US Airways between Newark (EWR) to St. Kitts (SKB) via Charlotte (CLT).

PART 1 – EWR-CLT (US AIRWAYS AIRBUS A320) http://flight-report.com/en/report-11538.html
PART 2 – CLT-SKB (US AIRWAYS AIRBUS A319) HERE!
PART 3 – SKB-CLT (US AIRWAYS AIRBUS A319) http://flight-report.com/en/report-12064.html
PART 4 – CLT-EWR (US AIRWAYS AIRBUS A321) http://flight-report.com/en/report-12688.html

Flight: US Airways 892
Aircraft: Airbus A319
Scheduled Departure / Actual: 11:35am / 12:04pm
Scheduled Arrival / Actual: 3:45pm / 4:37pm

After my flight from Newark it was time to connect on to St. Kitts! There was an hour and a half connection time and the connecting gate was on the opposite side of the airport. We were able to arrive at the gate about 30 minutes before boarding.

US Airways Airbus A319 going to St. Kitts



The gate agents checked everyone's passport before boarding, and boarding was called on time about 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

Onboard seat 5A



US Airways Airbus A321 departing to Cozumel



If you look closely you can see the baggage handler resting in the cargo hold!



Pushback occurred immediately after boarding and we departed on time from the gate. Flight attendants performed a manual safety demonstration.



US Airways jets at Charlotte



Taxing past the international terminal: US Airways Airbus A330 and Boeing 757



Upon almost reaching the runway the captain made an announcement informing us that we were going to have to hold on the tarmac and wait for air traffic control clearance upon the route to St. Kitts. He also stated that he would get us down to paradise soon! The initial delay was supposed to be 45 minutes but that was shortened to 25 minutes. The flight attendants made an announcement explaining they were going to come through the aisles with water but they did not have enough time after we continued to taxi to the runway.

US Airways Express Dash-8 on the runway



At 12:04pm we were airborne and en route to St. Kitts!



Taking off past military C-130s at Charlotte



Taking off with Charlotte in the distance



The weather wasn't very good in charlotte and we hit a few bumps during the climb



Once we reached cruising altitude the flight attendants came through the aisle with beverages and food for purchase. Since I had not eaten yet and we were not arriving for the next few hours I decided to get the chicken cheddar wrap. Priced at $8.49 it was expensive!



Chicken cheddar wrap



The meal came in a box that included two chicken cheddar wraps, honey mustard sauce, chips, and a chocolate-raspberry cookie. It was delicious and good sized. After the food service immigration forms were distributed to every passenger.

St. Kitts and Nevis immigration form



US Airways puts advertisements on their tray tables.

Tray table advertisement



Cruising above the Caribbean Sea



Three hours after departure from Charlotte we began our descent into St. Kitts

Passing islands



Descent over Saba



Approach into St. Kitts



We landed at 4:37pm, 52 minutes late.



St. Kitts tiny ATC tower



St. Kitts airport does not have jet bridges, so all passengers have to disembark on mobile staircases and walk to the terminal



View before entering the terminal



Customs was quick and efficient and we were granted entry within no time!



From then on it was a wonderful stay on the beautiful island of St. Kitts!



Here is the video trip report of the flight