US Airways expects to begin flying to Santo Domingo’s Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport as of 13 February 2005. The flight will be part of the airline’s expansion in the Caribbean.
“The addition of a Caribbean and Latin American gateway in South Florida allows us to continue our expansion in the region by reaching beyond the leisure markets, which have become a strength for US Airways,” said B. Ben Baldanza, US Airways senior vice president of marketing and planning. “We are committed to bringing low, simple fares and easy access for all customers to South Florida and major U.S. cities, a market that has been dominated by a single carrier for years. With this expansion, we are pleased to offer a value-added alternative to larger, congested airports.”
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The Fort Lauderdale to Santo Domingo route would by then be covered by at least three airlines — American Airlines, Spirit and USAir.
The Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, a 40 minute drive from Miami International, is gaining in popularity as a way to avoid the long lines at the congested Miami International Airport.