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United Airways Launches Non-Cease Flights from New York/Newark to Dominica Beginning February 2025
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Uncover Dominica Authority has introduced the introduction of a brand new continuous flight from New York/Newark to Dominica’s Douglas-Charles Airport (DOM), operated by United Airways. Beginning on February 15, 2025, United will supply Saturday flights from Newark Liberty Worldwide Airport (EWR), marking the second direct route from the US to Dominica.
This growth follows substantial upgrades at Douglas-Charles Airport, together with a 6,351-foot runway extension and the set up of runway grooving, which permits for bigger plane and enhances security by decreasing flight cancellations. Moreover, the terminal has been modernized to extend capability and enhance operational effectivity.
“The new service by United Airlines is a major step forward toward the island realizing the aggressive goal that it has set for itself and is part of the strategy being pursued in concert with the development of the new international airport,” mentioned Hon. Denise Charles-Pemberton, Dominica’s Minister of Tourism. “This route will help alleviate the access constraints faced by the destination over the years.”
The brand new route is about to considerably enhance Dominica’s tourism trade by offering seamless entry from the tri-state space, a serious U.S. marketplace for the island. Dominica is getting ready for a busy 2025 journey season, with a number of new lodges set to open, including almost 500 rooms to the vacation spot—a 25% improve in resort capability.
“This new service will enable Dominica to more fully capitalize on the increasing interest from travelers in visiting the destination,” mentioned Ms. Marva Williams, CEO of Uncover Dominica Authority. “The added capacity of the service will also enable US-based tour operators to more confidently book group travel to Dominica, sharing our product offerings with more travelers than ever before, including world-class scuba and free diving, hiking, wellness and cultural experiences.”
The flight launch aligns with Dominica’s iconic Mas Domnik Carnival, scheduled for March 3-4, 2025. Often called the “Real Mas,” this conventional Carnival celebration options calypso music, energetic competitions, and quite a lot of festivities main as much as two days of vibrant occasions. Extra particulars on Mas Domnik Carnival will probably be shared within the coming months.
