The Dominican Republic’s air connectivity receives a significant boost following the renewal of the commercial agreement with the French airline Air France. Within the framework of the IFTM Top Resa 2026 tourism fair, the Minister of Tourism, David Collado, and the airline’s authorities formalized the extension of this operational link until May 1, 2027, guaranteeing the continuity of flights connecting the country with the European market.<\/p>\n\n
This agreement, which allowed the airline’s return to Dominican territory after a period of absence, is fundamental to positioning the country as the preferred destination in the Caribbean region for French and European tourists.<\/p>\n\n
Flights are full, the French prefer the Dominican Republic throughout the Caribbean region and today Air France has to re-sign with the Dominican Republic.<\/p>David Collado, Minister of Tourism<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n
Air operation details<\/h3>\n\n
The route, which was reactivated with a seasonal schedule, connects the Punta Cana destination with Air France’s hub at Paris\u2013Charles de Gaulle Airport. Among the highlights of the operation are:<\/p>\n\n
- Frequencies:<\/strong> Three weekly flights operating on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.<\/li>
- Capacity:<\/strong> The route is served by a Boeing 777-300, with a capacity for 442 passengers distributed across business, premium, and economy classes.<\/li>
- Reach:<\/strong> The connection allows linking the Dominican Republic to more than 200 destinations throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n
With this extension, the Ministry of Tourism reaffirms its commitment to maintaining efficient connectivity, consolidating the Dominican Republic not only as a top-tier vacation destination, but as a strategic transit point for international travelers.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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