ITA Airways wants to fly Rome-Santo Domingo, and that's great news

JSBy Joan SanzCurated by Joan Sanz. · September 1, 2026 · Follow on LinkedIn

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Air connectivity in the Dominican Republic keeps adding pieces. The Civil Aviation Board (JAC) met with legal representatives of ITA Airways, who confirmed their interest in operating the Rome-Santo Domingo route. That's what Arecoa reports.

This is not a minor announcement. Italy is one of Europe's strongest outbound markets, and today it depends on indirect connections or other airlines' operations. The fact that Alitalia's successor is looking at the Dominican capital says a lot about the destination's positioning, but it also opens a huge door for cultural and city tourism, beyond sun and beach.

My take: Santo Domingo needs more direct flights to feed its urban and MICE offering, and a Rome route fits perfectly to smooth seasonality. The ball is now in the JAC's and the airline's court to nail down frequencies and dates. If confirmed, Europe stops looking at the Caribbean only through Madrid or Paris. Hopefully we'll see that first landing at Las Américas soon.

Quick questions

Which airline wants to fly from Rome to Santo Domingo?

ITA Airways, Italy's flag carrier, has officially shown interest to the JAC in operating the Rome-Santo Domingo route.

What happened with ITA Airways' request?

The Civil Aviation Board (JAC) met with ITA Airways' legal representatives, who reiterated their interest in starting operations.

Why is the Rome-Santo Domingo route important?

Because it connects a key outbound market like Italy with the Dominican capital, boosting urban and cultural tourism, not just beach holidays.

When will ITA Airways start flying to the Dominican Republic?

There's no date yet. The airline has shown interest, but frequencies and regulatory approvals still need to be finalized.

What does this news mean for Dominican tourism?

It's a sign of Europe's growing interest in the Dominican Republic and a chance to diversify markets and smooth visitor seasonality.

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