March flight to San Juan -- which carrier?

[bakery]

All the talk about Delta has me a little spooked. I'm about to book air for our March cruise, and am likely to go with either United or US Airways. Anything I should know about the fiscal health of either of those companies before I book?

[MRF777]

I would pick Continental or American, but US Airways and United are not going out business any time soon.

[Coolmama_1]

AA has several flights a day to SJU and would be my first choice.

[CruisinMatt]

I don't know where you are originating from but I flew ATA this past March nonstop from Chicago Midway and it was priced very well.

[TrentS]

AA is the biggest in San Juan, we use them, but I wouldn't worry about Delta. United has been in bankruptcy for years, neither one is going anywhere soon. Pay with a credit card, buy travel insurance, and don't worry about it.

[DanJ]

Independence has also just announced new non-stop daily flights from Washington Dulles to San Juan. Not sure I would trust these guys to still be in business 6 months from now, but in the short term, they might spur a bit of a seat sale amongst the other airlines as FlyI introduces some cheaper fares to the route.

[bakery]

Thanks for all the advice. My preference is American, too, but the prices have gone up. I think maybe I'll wait a bit and see if they come down again -- it seems as if they fluctuate daily.

[MRF777]

I would avoid Independence Air, I dont think they will be around much longer.

[DanJ]

Oh, I agree, I wasn't suggesting anyone buy a ticket on them, for next week, let alone next winter. Just saying that when an airline starts a new route like this, they usually have a short term downward affect on prices on other airlines, so maybe doing some shopping in the next week or so would be a good idea.