Airlines
Airlines set the pulse of the whole trip: change capacity, routes or the distribution model and the rest of the chain moves behind them.
Airlines set the pulse of the whole trip: change capacity, routes or the distribution model and the rest of the chain moves behind them.
Read → The Italian carrier will open a route to Santo Domingo with one weekly frequency. For the country it means more European connectivity and a direct door to the Italian market.
Read → The Dominican Republic returns from Top Resa with new air connectivity agreements and hotel projects worth US$600 million. The figure is not a trade fair headline, it is future revenue for the provinces.
Read → The French market is up 14.3% so far in 2026 with 112,056 arrivals. The figure confirms Europe remains a profitable bet for the country.
Read → Miches positions itself to host a French communicators' meeting. France grows 14.3% and Puerto Plata handles 16,714 cruise passengers in a single day.
Read → The Dominican Tourism Ministry is negotiating with ITA Airways a direct route between Italy and Punta Cana, possibly starting November 30, 2026.
Read → A fresh Etna eruption has forced flight cancellations at Catania airport. For Dominican travellers connecting through Europe, it is a reminder of why route diversification matters.
Read → The alliance with the Miami Marlins closes a season of tourism promotion outside the usual circuits, with Arajet as the Dominican flag carrier.
Read → Arajet and MITUR closed a U.S. campaign with the Miami Marlins to sell the Dominican Republic to American travelers.
Read → AERODOM rolls out the Airport Community App, a digital tool connecting airlines, handling agents and other players across its six Dominican airports.
Read → Several airlines have resumed flights to Venezuela, but the Dominican carrier Arajet remains grounded. The earthquake complicates its comeback and raises questions about when the route returns.
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