Airlines expand Dominican Republic flights for winter tourism season

Airlines operating in the Dominican Republic are expanding their routes to the United States, Canada, and Europe for the coming winter tourism season. UPI reported that scheduled departing seats will reach nearly 1.9 million, which represents a 4.9 per cent increase compared to last year. The expansion includes more than 88,000 additional seats across 10,500 departing flights. [1]

The expanded schedules will run from late October through 2027, according to an announcement made by airport operator Aerodom. The flights will connect passengers to 57 international destinations. Airlines based in the United States are among those increasing their presence, with United Airlines adding a new service from Houston. [1]

The Dominican Republic is a Caribbean island country located on the eastern portion of Hispaniola, sharing a land border with Haiti to its west. It covers 48,671 square kilometers and recorded a population of roughly 11.4 million people in 2024, making it the second largest nation in the Antilles by both land area and population. [3]