When will DR open for International travel??????

[Brendan Hubley]

I do understand your point, just putting out what is in the "alleged news". Suck as some do.

DT does suck and usually offers little more than fluff, hearsay and speculation; the "saturday morning cartoons" of the DR press, however the article does contain factual statements that are corroborated. So, gloves and masks eh? That's the magical protocol we've been waiting to hear about?

 

[Mcinbrass]

CV19 is here to stay. Like a fire consuming fuel as it finds it. It will turn into another disease that we just "live with".

50 flights scheduled to arrive in July at Gregorio Luperón Airport, Dominican Republic

<p>Las Americas Airport Some 50 commercial passenger flights to and from the United States have been scheduled at the Gregorio Luperon International Airport, in Puerto Plata, for July. Luis López, director of Corporate Communication of the company Aeropuertos Dominicanos XXI (Aerodom) stated...

dominicantoday.com

Does it remind you of "whack a mole"?

 

[windeguy]

DT does suck and usually offers little more than fluff, hearsay and speculation; the "saturday morning cartoons" of the DR press, however the article does contain factual statements that are corroborated. So, gloves and masks eh? That's the magical protocol we've been waiting to hear about?

With the government still being in phase 2 of the reopening, the expiration of the latest and probably final state of emergency on July 1, the election on July 5, who really knows what will happen.

I know this much about masks:

 

[windeguy]

Does it remind you of "whack a mole"?

"Whack a Mole" is analogous to a very contagious pandemic like CV19. It pops back up no matter what. I like the "fire burning until the fuel is burned" comparison a bit better.

 

[windeguy]

For those of us who really don't trust Dominican Today. Any similar problem with Listin Diario? They confirmed what I posted from Dominican Today:

Unos 50 vuelos están pautados para llegar en julio por el Aeropuerto Gregorio Luperón

Unos 50 vuelos comerciales de pasajeros desde y hacia Estados Unidos, han sido programados en el Aeropuerto Internacional Gregorio Luperon, de Puerto Plata

listindiario.com

Google Translation:

Rafael Castro Las Américas Airport Some 50 commercial passenger flights to and from the United States have been scheduled at the Gregorio Luperon International Airport, in Puerto Plata, for next July. Luis López, director of Corporate Communication for the company Aeropuertos Dominicanos XXI (Aerodom) stated that from July 4 to 31, the Flight Operations Department of the aforementioned terminal has scheduled the operation of 50 commercial passenger flights. López pointed out that the flights will be operated by American Airlines and JetBlue airlines to the cities of Miami, Florida, New York, and others in North America. It is recalled that airports were closed and flight operations suspended more than three months ago by the Dominican government, in response to a recommendation by the Ministry of Public Health, with the aim of stopping the advance of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in the country. . The Gregorio Luperón terminal in Puerto Plata regularly receives dozens of operations and thousands of passengers, mostly travelers of different nationalities who come to the Dominican Republic as tourists to different destinations in the country. "Right now, the terminal is in optimal operational conditions, ready to receive thousands of foreign visitors, with all the sanitary protocol measures required by national and international authorities to prevent contagion with Covid-19," said the Aerodom executive. . He also added that the protocol requires passengers to faithfully comply with sanitary measures by putting on masks, gloves and disinfecting their hands upon arrival and departure from the airport. The official stressed that Aerodom has invested some 25 million pesos in readjusting and sanitizing the airports operated by that company to function in time of the pandemic.

 

[windeguy]

Do you disinfect your hands before or after putting on the gloves?

Glove use makes things worse. What numbskulls.

 

[Africaida]

Do you disinfect your hands before or after putting on the gloves?

Glove use makes things worse. What numbskulls.

I personally gave up gloves a while ago.

 

[Africaida]

For those of us who really don't trust Dominican Today. Any similar problem with Listin Diario? They confirmed what I posted from Dominican Today:

Unos 50 vuelos están pautados para llegar en julio por el Aeropuerto Gregorio Luperón

Unos 50 vuelos comerciales de pasajeros desde y hacia Estados Unidos, han sido programados en el Aeropuerto Internacional Gregorio Luperon, de Puerto Plata

listindiario.com

Google Translation:

Rafael Castro Las Américas Airport Some 50 commercial passenger flights to and from the United States have been scheduled at the Gregorio Luperon International Airport, in Puerto Plata, for next July. Luis López, director of Corporate Communication for the company Aeropuertos Dominicanos XXI (Aerodom) stated that from July 4 to 31, the Flight Operations Department of the aforementioned terminal has scheduled the operation of 50 commercial passenger flights. López pointed out that the flights will be operated by American Airlines and JetBlue airlines to the cities of Miami, Florida, New York, and others in North America. It is recalled that airports were closed and flight operations suspended more than three months ago by the Dominican government, in response to a recommendation by the Ministry of Public Health, with the aim of stopping the advance of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in the country. . The Gregorio Luperón terminal in Puerto Plata regularly receives dozens of operations and thousands of passengers, mostly travelers of different nationalities who come to the Dominican Republic as tourists to different destinations in the country. "Right now, the terminal is in optimal operational conditions, ready to receive thousands of foreign visitors, with all the sanitary protocol measures required by national and international authorities to prevent contagion with Covid-19," said the Aerodom executive. . He also added that the protocol requires passengers to faithfully comply with sanitary measures by putting on masks, gloves and disinfecting their hands upon arrival and departure from the airport. The official stressed that Aerodom has invested some 25 million pesos in readjusting and sanitizing the airports operated by that company to function in time of the pandemic.

The only problem with these articles is that schedule means only that, they won't fly until they get the green lights from the Dominican Government. It s a temptative schedule subject to changes. Whether the airports are ready to receive tourists by the new sanitary guidelines, it still doesn't matter a long as the borders remain closed.

 

[Cdn_Gringo]

UNtil the Govt makes a firm commitment to reopen the borers, I have a hard time putting any stock into reports of airlines scheduling flights.

 

[Andre14615]

For those of us who really don't trust Dominican Today. Any similar problem with Listin Diario? They confirmed what I posted from Dominican Today:

Unos 50 vuelos están pautados para llegar en julio por el Aeropuerto Gregorio Luperón

Unos 50 vuelos comerciales de pasajeros desde y hacia Estados Unidos, han sido programados en el Aeropuerto Internacional Gregorio Luperon, de Puerto Plata

listindiario.com

Google Translation:

Rafael Castro Las Américas Airport Some 50 commercial passenger flights to and from the United States have been scheduled at the Gregorio Luperon International Airport, in Puerto Plata, for next July. Luis López, director of Corporate Communication for the company Aeropuertos Dominicanos XXI (Aerodom) stated that from July 4 to 31, the Flight Operations Department of the aforementioned terminal has scheduled the operation of 50 commercial passenger flights. López pointed out that the flights will be operated by American Airlines and JetBlue airlines to the cities of Miami, Florida, New York, and others in North America. It is recalled that airports were closed and flight operations suspended more than three months ago by the Dominican government, in response to a recommendation by the Ministry of Public Health, with the aim of stopping the advance of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in the country. . The Gregorio Luperón terminal in Puerto Plata regularly receives dozens of operations and thousands of passengers, mostly travelers of different nationalities who come to the Dominican Republic as tourists to different destinations in the country. "Right now, the terminal is in optimal operational conditions, ready to receive thousands of foreign visitors, with all the sanitary protocol measures required by national and international authorities to prevent contagion with Covid-19," said the Aerodom executive. . He also added that the protocol requires passengers to faithfully comply with sanitary measures by putting on masks, gloves and disinfecting their hands upon arrival and departure from the airport. The official stressed that Aerodom has invested some 25 million pesos in readjusting and sanitizing the airports operated by that company to function in time of the pandemic.

No problems with Listin at all. Gracias por todo.

 

[cavok]

50 flights is not even two a day. And don't all airlines now have the middle seat blocked off so a full flight(if there are any) will only be bringing in 2/3 the number of passengers that they used to when full. Well, it's a start - if they actually open on that date.

One plan mentioned a while back was to open SDQ, PUJ, and STI first.

 

[Brendan Hubley]

Do you disinfect your hands before or after putting on the gloves?

Glove use makes things worse. What numbskulls.

I was thinking the same thing.

 

[Caonabo]

I just dont see the United States allowing flights to and from RD. NY is recovering with a smart plan thats working and Florida is literally turning into the next epicenter. With RD's cases increasing, it just seems unlikely.

You make an interesting point here, as I just saw where the governor of New York wants to flag arrivals from the state of Florida.
How would he feel about flights from the RD?
Furthermore for RD, two main travel points JFK and MIA....both so called epicenters.

 

[brickwasher]

Is this for tourists also?

This was a legal, temp resident. Tourists are suppose to be allowed inJuly 1

 

[Caonabo]

Captain's Log, Stardate 23 June, 1242hrs.

No international flights, nor additional aircrafts of any sort observed within RD airspace as of this entry.

 

[aarhus]

You make an interesting point here, as I just saw where the governor of New York wants to flag arrivals from the state of Florida.
How would he feel about flights from the RD?
Furthermore for RD, two main travel points JFK and MIA....both so called epicenters.

I have mentioned this a couple of times. Have to look at US policy to. They have a level 4 travel advisory.

 

[william webster]

Middle Seats

I just booked JetBlue to JFK..... Middle seat n/a......

 

[cavok]

I can't imagine any tourist wanting to come to the north coast in July when it's not even known when bars, clubs, and restaurants will open nor what restrictions will be in place.

 

[Chirimoya]

DT does suck and usually offers little more than fluff, hearsay and speculation; the "saturday morning cartoons" of the DR press, however the article does contain factual statements that are corroborated. So, gloves and masks eh? That's the magical protocol we've been waiting to hear about?

DT's articles are directly translated from the main Spanish-language Dominican newspapers.

 

[Africaida]

I can't imagine any tourist wanting to come to the north coast in July when it's not even known when bars, clubs, and restaurants will open nor what restrictions will be in place.

I can live without clubs, bars and restaurants and soak in my pool when needed. My kids are at the age where they prefer the pool than the beach too, plus they have their amiguitos there now. Absolutely not a problem for me, although I realize I may not be typical. If the borders open, I plan to be there in July