Orange...when I was there last month the lines at STT were not bad either really. Its just the need to be there so far in advance on American Airlines...3 hours. For me flying though STT makes it a 12 hour day of travel at the least back home. Flying out of Tortola its only about 8.
Thought I would give it a shot
Its states check-in 3 hours prior. You can check in uptown 24 hours in advance with AA.com App. Physically be there and bags checked is 90 minutes prior. Here is their issued statement:
The minimum times for check-in and baggage check have changed for St. Thomas (STT):
For check-in: 180 minutes (3 hours) prior to departure
For boarding passes or to check bags: 90 minutes prior to departure