DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

WestJet has added new Dominican frequencies to its winter schedule, making it easier for Canadian tourists to enjoy the beaches in Puerto Plata, Samana and Punta Cana.

The new flights to be added for this winter season are:Calgary (YYC) to Puerto Plata (POP), a 1x weekly flight starting 14 December 2025 through 12 April 2026Montreal (YUL) to Samana (AZS), a 1x weekly flight starting 11 December 2025 through 12 April 2026Thunder Bay in Ontario (YQT) to Punta Cana (PUJ), a 1x weekly flight starting 16 December 2025 through 7 April 2026

The WestJet flights are part of the Canadian airline’s increase in flights to sun destinations.

This winter, WestJet will operate 305 total routes and serve 62 Latin American, Caribbean, and US sun destinations, delivering more affordable opportunities for Canadians to escape the cold and enjoy sun-filled getaways. The airline offers both...