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US and DR sign open skies agreement; pending approval by Constitutional Court and the Senate

The Dominican Republic has built its tourism industry since the early 80s based on a generalized policy of open skies. While the current agreement between the United States and the Dominican Republic only authorized flights to Miami, New York and San Juan, Puerto Rico, for years, the Dominican aviation authorities have looked the other way …
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First Caribbean Aviation Summit hosted in Santo Domingo

Association of Caribbean States (ACS) Secretary General Rodolfo Sabonge, Vice President Raquel Peña, Foreign Minister Roberto Alvarez, and the president of the Civil Aviation Board (JAC) José Ernesto Marte Piantini, inaugurated the First Meeting of Civil Aviation Authorities and Airlines of the Greater Caribbean in Santo Domingo on 1 August 2024. Over the two days, …
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Unesco approves buffer zone for Santo Domingo’s Colonial City

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) and the International Council on Monuments and Sites (Icomos) approved the Dominican Republic’s proposal for a buffer zone around the Colonial City of Santo Domingo during the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee, held in New Delhi, India, from 21 to 31 July 2024. The …
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Good news for Dominican travelers: Iberia not to merge with Air Europa

The multinational International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of Iberia, Vueling, British Airways and Aer Lingus announced last week it desists from its intent to take over Air Europa. The group cited regulatory demands from the European Union headquarters in Brussels. In a note on 26 April 2024, the European Commission had expressed concern …