Dominican Republic Ranks Second In Latin America’s Air Connectivity

• President Luis Abinader announced that the Dominican Republic is now the second country with the highest air connectivity index in Latin America, growing from 878 to 1,096 air routes between 2020 and 2025, thanks to the Open Skies policy.
• He emphasised that aviation is projected to contribute US$15.0Bn in direct and indirect revenue by the end of 2025, representing 11.0% of the national GDP in tourism-related contributions. The sector is also expected to create over 40,000 direct jobs and more than 540,000 indirect jobs.
• Abinader credited this progress to coordinated efforts by the Civil Aviation Board (JAC), the Dominican Civil Aviation Institute (IDAC), the Airport Department (DA), and the General Directorate of Customs (DGA).
• Recent reforms, including Laws 57-23 and 17-24, have strengthened the aviation framework with tax incentives, regulations for drone operations, improved navigation systems, and expanded training programs.
• As at 2025, the country hosts 365 active airlines—13 of them domestic—marking a 365% increase in available seats for Dominican carriers. Airlines like Arajet and Sky High Aviation have expanded connectivity to 414 destinations across 75 countries.

(Source: Dominican Today)