I was booked on United to STT in January from Ottawa.

I used a Travel agent who went to bat for me and I did receive a full refund from United. They were willing to switch my flight from STT to San Juan where I would have to buy another ticket on Cape Air or Seaborne.

So I am booked with American all the way to EIS. However it is more expensive than my original United ticket (but at least I am flying in and out of EIS instead of STT).

One interesting tidbit which may vary from United ticket holder but they were only giving me until Nov 1 to decide what to do (rebook or cancel). If people are not aware of the STT cancellations (which is possible as I heard about it on the travel boards and never received an email from United), they might have a real problem on their hand with no flight and no alternative.

I still am trying to get a room in Tortola for the night before we get our boat. That will be the next stress inducer....