Flybondi cancels 80% of its flights in August
According to Arecoa, Flybondi has canceled 80.5% of its flights so far in August. Nearly eight out of every ten operations. For a passenger who booked months ahead, that is a serious headache. For a destination that leans on a single airline, it is too.
My take as an industry professional: this reinforces what we keep seeing in Punta Cana, Samaná and Puerto Plata. Air connectivity cannot rest on one operator or on unsustainable fares. Low cost carriers play a role, but when one fails, the whole destination feels it.
The good news: the Dominican Republic no longer depends on one airline or one market. The arrival of more routes from Europe, South America and the Caribbean is the natural safety net. Here's hoping tour operators and MITUR keep betting on that diversification. Lean on several walking sticks, and you walk steadier.
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