# Collado in talks with ITA Airways over Italy-Punta Cana flights

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Published: 2026-09-16T15:46:26.141Z
Modified: 2026-09-16T15:46:26.141Z
Author: Joan Sanz
Topics: Airlines
Summary: The Dominican Tourism Ministry is negotiating with ITA Airways a direct route between Italy and Punta Cana, possibly starting November 30, 2026.

## Article

The Dominican Tourism Ministry, led by **David Collado**, is holding talks with **ITA Airways** to open a direct route between **Italy and Punta Cana**. The Italian carrier had already signalled its intention to operate in the country from **November 30, 2026**, according to [Arecoa](https://www.arecoa.com/aerolineas/2026/09/16/collado-gestiona-con-ita-airways-vuelos-entre-italia-y-punta-cana/).

Italy is one of the European source markets that has grown fastest toward the Caribbean in recent years, and a direct connection to Punta Cana would cut reliance on stopovers in Madrid, Lisbon or Paris. For the Italian market, a nonstop flight is a selling point that drives purchase decisions in high season. MITUR's push aims to lock in that flow before the next European season kicks off.

The read for the industry is clear: every new direct route from Europe widens the base of source markets and gives hotels in the eastern zone room to adjust rates and occupancy. It is worth tracking the official confirmation of frequencies and capacity, because that is what will determine the real impact on arrivals.

## Sources

- Arecoa: https://www.arecoa.com/aerolineas/2026/09/16/collado-gestiona-con-ita-airways-vuelos-entre-italia-y-punta-cana/

## Citation

Collado in talks with ITA Airways over Italy-Punta Cana flights. Turismo News. 2026-09-16. https://turismo.news/en/digest/collado-ita-airways-punta-cana