Leaving plane spotting paradise: Taking off from SXM on an AA A319

After an amazing week in St Maarten spent relaxing on the beach, eating great food, and watching planes come and go, it was time to head home. Our late afternoon take off was uneventful and the sun was beautiful, allowing for amazing views of St Maarten. As we turned west, we also got distant views of St Bart's, Saba, and dozens of more islands. Flight: American Airlines 1981 Route: SXM-PHL Aircraft: Airbus A319 Registration: N9022G Seat: 21a Date: March 27, 2026