U.S. Low-Cost Carrier Announces New Flights To The Dominican Republic

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Frontier has announced several new flights to the Dominican Republic this winter to meet growing travel demand for the popular Caribbean destination.

The low-cost carrier says it will launch two new non-stop routes to Santo Domingo, the country’s trendiest cultural and historical tourism destination.

Frontier airplanes in an airport in the USA

With more travelers planning a winter getaway to the Dominican Republic this year, here’s the latest on Frontier’s new flights to the tropical island.

Frontier Becomes Latest U.S. Airline To Expand Flights To Dominican Republic Amid Surging Popularity

As the busy summer season slowly concludes, airlines and the travel industry at large are beginning to announce plans for the upcoming winter holidays. One of the busiest times for the country’s hospitality industry, airlines are rushing to sell flights to accommodate record-breaking demand this year.

With the Dominican Republic expected to welcome well over 8 million travelers in 2023, a record number of airlines are set to operate flights to the sunny destination this year, including Frontier, which recently announced several new direct flights to Santo Domingo from key U.S. hubs.

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The announcement comes as Caribbean destinations skyrocket in popularity, with most airlines increasing frequencies to warmer destinations by as much as 30% compared to last year.

Frontier will launch a new non-stop flight from Miami to Santo Domingo starting November 16th this year, a route that the airline will operate three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. The low-cost carrier will add a major boost in connectivity for Miami-based travelers, who can now look forward to greater flexibility and cheaper airfare.

A frontier aircraft departing from a busy airport

Frontier will operate the new route throughout the peak of the winter season, with flights scheduled until January. Round-trip tickets are currently on sale for as low as $205 in November, although travelers will have to factor in additional services like extra legroom or checked-in luggage.

The leading low-cost airline has also revealed it will begin operating a new non-stop connection from Philadelphia to the Dominican capital starting December 17. Frontier will have three weekly departures for that route, greatly increasing the availability of flights to the historical destination for travelers in the northeastern United States.

According to Frontier, Caribbean destinations like the Dominican Republic are seeing a record number of bookings for the winter season, with many travelers purchasing last-minute deals to secure the remaining availability.

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In a statement, Daniel Shurz, Frontier’s commercial director, said the following: “We are delighted to expand our non-stop connections across our most important hubs. In addition to new flights to Florida, there will be new services to Mexico and the Dominican Republic,” the executive said.

Frontier also operates an extensive network of direct flights to Punta Cana from several major U.S. airports, including Miami, Tampa, and Orlando.

Santo Domingo Grows In Popularity Amid Tourism Boom

Although the Dominican Republic is mostly famous for its coastal resort towns, the country’s capital, Santo Domingo, is seeing its popularity rise steadily as more travelers flock to enjoy its culture and history.

The oldest city in the Americas, this vibrant metropolis of over three million people is home to nearly 9000 hotel rooms comprising resorts and smaller properties. The city’s old town, Ciudad Colonial, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to an excellent array of well-preserved buildings and monuments.

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Travelers will also find plenty of stunning coastal destinations around Santo Domingo, including in Juan Dolio, which is home to affordable yet high-quality resorts that give Punta Cana a run for its money.