Notwithstanding that, another spokesman for Aerodom now says that they hope to have flights coming in to POP from July 4th! http://www.puertoplatadigital.com/verNoticia.aspx?Id=32879
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When will DR open for International travel??????
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I just saw that on DiarioLibre. Talk about one hand not knowing what the other is doing. Or, the threat not to reopen soon allowed some negotians to start with the airlines. We may never know. But yes, July might see some passenger flights into and out of POP.
Any news on quarantines of the incoming passengers?
Aeropuerto de Puerto Plata ya tiene fecha de apertura
Las operaciones del aeropuerto internacional Gregorio Luperón, de esta ciudad, serán reiniciadas a partir del 4 de julio próximo, informó el director ...
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I got a message today from the Danish foreign office as I am on a list of Danes abroad. It said that they don’t recommend travel to the DR until after 31/8 because of the risk of infection and the risk of bringing infection back to Denmark. Besides they say there are many restrictions on travel which makes it difficult to travel and makes it difficult to travel back to Denmark.
Obviously Denmark is a small market for the DR regarding tourism but I wonder what bigger markets like Germany, UK and France officially recommend. And what will they say after August. Its all very concerning. Personally I am done with international travel for a long time. I am where I want to be in the DR and the only other country I want to go is Denmark and I can go there in theory on the occasional ferry flight.
But for the DR economy it’s devastating if this drags out until next year. I really hope we get the corridor going between the DR and US/Canada so at least those visitors come soon to help the economy.
Obviously Denmark is a small market for the DR regarding tourism but I wonder what bigger markets like Germany, UK and France officially recommend. And what will they say after August. Its all very concerning. Personally I am done with international travel for a long time. I am where I want to be in the DR and the only other country I want to go is Denmark and I can go there in theory on the occasional ferry flight.
But for the DR economy it’s devastating if this drags out until next year. I really hope we get the corridor going between the DR and US/Canada so at least those visitors come soon to help the economy.
Yesterday in the DR, 345 new cases reported and 11 new deaths for the day.
These are both very high daily numbers so why are people screaming to open the borders wear no masks and saying social distancing is a myth and remove the curfew?
Just selfish ignorant pigs is my guess.
These are both very high daily numbers so why are people screaming to open the borders wear no masks and saying social distancing is a myth and remove the curfew?
Just selfish ignorant pigs is my guess.
So that I can get my coffee 😎 (I may prefer a Presidente/Cuba libre with the heat by the way) 💃
El IDAC recomienda no comprar boletos hasta que se abran las fronteras aéreas
Director explica que las reservas se tienen que ser bajo las condiciones establecidas para los vuelos especiales
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El director del Instituto Dominicano de Aviación Civil (IDAC), Alejandro Herrera, recomendó a la población no comprar boletos aéreos hasta que el país reabra las operaciones aeroportuarias, previstas a iniciar a partir del próximo primero de julio.
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No hacemos nada con nosotros estar listos y países con los que tenemos un alto nivel de conectividad no lo estén. Tenemos que coordinar los protocolos sanitarios con los países que tenemos conexiones aéreas”, puntualizó.
Apparently, delay is due to this coordination of sanitary measures between countries ? Not sure if that s true, but who knows ?
Santo Domingo.- Dominican Civil Aviation Institute (IDAC) director Alejandro Herrera, on Fri. recommended that the population not buy air tickets until the country reopens the airport operations, scheduled to start on July 1.
Herrera stated that regular flights to the country remain suspended, as well as the closing of the borders, and that only special flights are being allowed, authorized by the high-level commission for the prevention and control of the coronavirus.
He said that any reservation or transaction made with an airline must be under the conditions established by the country for special flights.
“Any arrival of passengers has to be done in coordination with consulates and diplomatic missions, which, in turn, when authorized and in coordination with airlines, allow them to buy the ticket.”
Herrera stated that regular flights to the country remain suspended, as well as the closing of the borders, and that only special flights are being allowed, authorized by the high-level commission for the prevention and control of the coronavirus.
He said that any reservation or transaction made with an airline must be under the conditions established by the country for special flights.
“Any arrival of passengers has to be done in coordination with consulates and diplomatic missions, which, in turn, when authorized and in coordination with airlines, allow them to buy the ticket.”
Well, if the airport is scheduled to be open on x day, and one is scheduled to fly to that airport on or after x day, then one needs to buy and reserve a seat prior to x day.
the tourists will not return to DR till they at least starting working again and pay off their debt in the states at least ... they are broke .... 20 million no jobs...
hate to say this but tourist industry is dead here for along time. hopefully we get a vaccination by years end...
now for other hand if you are looking to buy some land wait till after the fall pennies on a dollar..
hate to say this but tourist industry is dead here for along time. hopefully we get a vaccination by years end...
now for other hand if you are looking to buy some land wait till after the fall pennies on a dollar..
The government announces that airports will now be closed until 1 July. It looks like the airports will open as of 1 July. It was logical because the government is organizing the presidential and congressional elections and thousands of international observers are coming for the event.
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Airports likely to open on 1 July in the Dominican Republic
On 29 May 2020, the Dominican Institute of Civil Aviation (IDAC) issued the Aeronautical Information circular (AIC) 03-20 that establishes that Dominican International Airports should remain closed to commercial traffic until 1 July 2020. The notice continues to suspend commercial flights to...
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Refunds came through today, $850+. Just as a comparison, our ferry flights totaled $350 on Jet Blue. Quite a difference.
"Santo Domingo.- Dominican Civil Aviation Institute (IDAC) director Alejandro Herrera, on Fri. recommended that the population not buy air tickets until the country reopens the airport operations, scheduled to start on July 1."
This would indicate to reserve and buy after July 1, once schedules have been established.
Obviously in the interest of the air traveller.
Not much sense to book fantasy flights, when the situation is in severe flux.
To answer your questions, yes, this works for me. I believe my initial posting speaks for itself. No need to elucidate.
If you do not understand it, try reading it again.
If you have a specific grudge with another poster, that is between you and whomever they may be. I have no interest in participating or being included with your continued pettiness towards others.
The government announces that airports will now be closed until 1 July. It looks like the airports will open as of 1 July. It was logical because the government is organizing the presidential and congressional elections and thousands of international observers are coming for the event.
Airports likely to open on 1 July in the Dominican Republic
On 29 May 2020, the Dominican Institute of Civil Aviation (IDAC) issued the Aeronautical Information circular (AIC) 03-20 that establishes that Dominican International Airports should remain closed to commercial traffic until 1 July 2020. The notice continues to suspend commercial flights to...
Ah, the infamous "international observers".
They do so well in their native lands.
12 more days of SOE.....
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Los diputados aprueban extensión de estado de emergencia por 12 días
La Cámara de Diputados aprobó esta tarde la extensión del estado de emergencia por un periodo de 12 días, hacien
I refuse to spray Lysol on one more supermarket product! Maybe I'm jst a rebl12 more days of SOE.....
Los diputados aprueban extensión de estado de emergencia por 12 días
La Cámara de Diputados aprobó esta tarde la extensión del estado de emergencia por un periodo de 12 días, hacien
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So how should you think about surface transmission?
It doesn’t seem to be common, but it does seem possible. It is the most likely explanation for an outbreak at a Chinese shopping mall, as my colleague Tara Parker-Pope points out.
One thing to understand is that merely touching virus particles isn’t enough to become infected. You probably have to touch many particles — and then touch your face. Objects that a small number of other people briefly touch, like groceries and shopping bags, seem to present a very small risk. That’s why I have stopped wiping down every object that comes into my house, as I was when the lockdown began.
In the spectrum of risk, you should worry more about face-to-face conversations and extended time in indoor spaces with people who are outside your household. “We don’t need to be paranoid — you can still play catch or press an elevator button — we just need to wash our hands and be mindful,” Tara told me. She has just published a guide to surface transmission, and I recommend it.
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15 minutes of face to face talking to transfer
So how should you think about surface transmission?
It doesn’t seem to be common, but it does seem possible. It is the most likely explanation for an outbreak at a Chinese shopping mall, as my colleague Tara Parker-Pope points out.
One thing to understand is that merely touching virus particles isn’t enough to become infected. You probably have to touch many particles — and then touch your face. Objects that a small number of other people briefly touch, like groceries and shopping bags, seem to present a very small risk. That’s why I have stopped wiping down every object that comes into my house, as I was when the lockdown began.
In the spectrum of risk, you should worry more about face-to-face conversations and extended time in indoor spaces with people who are outside your household. “We don’t need to be paranoid — you can still play catch or press an elevator button — we just need to wash our hands and be mindful,” Tara told me. She has just published a guide to surface transmission, and I recommend it.
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15 minutes of face to face talking to transfer
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