Delta Airlines is evaluating service to the Dominican Republic in year 2001. Christine Frias, a spokesperson for the airline, says that the airline considers both Santo Domingo and Puerto Plata attractive potential opportunities. Delta Airlines announced only last week that it will be expanding its service to Latin American and Caribbean destinations. The airline has plans to provide service to 13 destinations in Latin America and the Caribbean with 19 daily flights. The airline highlights that this is the single largest international expansion in its history and that it is committed to the region. New points to be added are Mexico, Bahamas, Turks & Caicos, Trinidad, Barbados, Puerto Rico, and the company will be code sharing with Air Jamaica on flights to Jamaica. "Delta is extremely excited about this additional service into Latin America and the Caribbean. We are looking forward to being a premier provider of U.S.-Latin America and Caribbean service," said Jorge Fernandez, director – Latin America. "Today we proudly offer service on our own aircraft and those of our codeshare partners to more than 50 destinations in 13 Latin American countries." Delta Air Lines also recently announced having reached and agreement with Sol Meliá Hotels & Resorts to enable guests of these hotels to gain Delta SkyMiles. Sol Meliá operates several hotels in the Dominican Republic. (25 May 2000)
