i couldn't find any tx from jfk to sdq, july - aug, for less than 500 US, and most of those included long layovers. the good news is that on AA you can go jfk to san juan then on to la romana for 234 plus tax. so my 2 tx are costing me 758 as opposed to over a grand.........so what if the relatives have to drive an hour more, i have to drive 2 and half to get to jfk.......layovers aren't long either............just hope the luggage arrives......