by Donald Wood
Last updated: 10:55 AM ET, Tue October 1, 2024
United Airlines announced a new non-stop flight from the New
York City area to the island nation of Dominica.
Starting on February 15, 2025, service from Newark Liberty
International Airport in New Jersey will operate on Saturdays, marking the
second non-stop flight route from the United States to Dominica's
Douglas-Charles Airport.
“The new service by United Airlines is a major step forward
toward the island realizing the aggressive goal that it has set for itself and
is part of the strategy being pursued in concert with the development of the
new international airport,” Dominica's Minister of Tourism Hon. Denise
Charles-Pemberton said. “This route will help alleviate the access constraints
faced by the destination over the years.”
Douglas-Charles Airport recently underwent extensive renovations
and upgrades, including a 6,351-foot runway extension and the addition of
runway grooving, which will allow larger aircraft to land. In addition, the
terminal has been upgraded to increase capacity and improve overall operational
efficiency.
The new service is expected to provide a significant boost
to Dominica's tourism industry by offering direct access to the New York area,
one of the island's largest source markets in the United States.
“United is proud to partner with the Discover Dominica
Authority to add beautiful Dominica to our leading global route network,” United
Vice President Matt Stevens said. “This addition further positions United as
the airline of choice for customers looking to travel to unique destinations
around the globe.”
The Discover Dominica Authority also revealed the island
nation would add nearly 500 hotel rooms and properties, marking a 25 percent
increase in inventory.
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