Orbest, the Grupo Barcelo airline affiliate, has announced flights from Barajas, Madrid airport to Punta Cana starting in June in time for summer travel. The airline is also flying Barcelo resort travelers to Cancun and Cuba.
Orbest is entering the market at a time when Iberia suspended its Madrid flights in April. Air Europa and Pullmantur Air continue to cover the route.
According to Spanish tourism news site www.preferente.com, Iberia flights to Santo Domingo could be reinstated before the end of the year.