I must say that when my wife and I were there in Aug. last year we were on board a large aircraft all the way. We layed over in San Juan and were fortunate not to get a prop plane. I am sure negotiating steps may be a little more difficult as opposed to a jetway. Although there is nothing like getting a blast of the fresh warm air in your face as a welcome to the island after being on the plane...I guess I wouldn't mind that so much if I had to walk down some steps LOL...