Airlift Updates: More Flights, More Access to Dominica in 2025

Airlift Updates: More Flights, More Access to Dominica in 2025

Dominica is set to become more accessible than ever with expanded service from American Airlines,
United Airlines, Caribbean Airlines, and the launch of Contour Airlines. These updates mean more
seats, more gateways, and more opportunities for you to package and sell the Nature Island.

Dominica welcomes American AirlinesAmerican Airlines

American Airlines is strengthening its commitment to Dominica with major increases in 2025:

    • Increased to six flights per week, Miami–Dominica from August 2025
    • Expanding to eight flights per week in November and December
    • For the first time, twice-daily service on Saturdays during peak winter

This enhanced schedule offers more flexibility and seamless connections across the American Airlines network, particularly for travelers from North America and Europe.

United Airlines

United Airlines will introduce a new midweek nonstop flight from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Dominica’s Douglas–Charles Airport (DOM), starting October 19, 2025, and continuing through April 26, 2026.  The new Wednesday service will operate alongside the existing Saturday flight.

Caribbean Airlines

Caribbean Airlines significantly increased its presence in Dominica, with new services designed to support regional and international travelers:

    • Trinidad–Dominica: Five weekly flights from August 15, 2025
    • San Juan–Dominica: Three weekly nonstops from August 16, 2025
    • New York–Dominica: Three weekly flights from August 16, 2025
Contour Airlines

Contour Airlines is officially launching operations in the Caribbean, introducing non-stop jet service from Dominica to San Juan (Puerto Rico) and St. Thomas (U.S. Virgin Islands). Service begins September 24, 2025.

  • Dominica–San Juan: 4x weekly (Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun)
  • Dominica–St. Thomas: 3x weekly (Mon, Wed, Sat)
What This Means for Trade Partners
  •  More capacity and new gateways into Dominica
  • Better connectivity from North America and the Caribbean
  • Easier selling with more frequency and flexibility for FITs and groups

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Dominica Welcomes Direct Flights From Miami

Dominica Welcomes Direct Flights From Miami

Dominica welcomes American AirlinesOn December 8th, American Airlines commences the highly anticipated non-stop commercial jet service between Miami International (MIA) and Douglas Charles Airport.  Announced by AA on July 23, Dominica is among the new destinations in the Caribbean as the airline expands its services in the region.

The airline will initially operate twice weekly on Wednesday and Saturdays using Embraer 175 aircraft.  The Embraer 175 (E175) have a seventy-six (76) passenger capacity, with twelve first class seats, and sixty-four premium seats with extra leg room and main cabin seats.

December AA Schedule

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In addition to offering easy access out of Miami, these flights greatly increases Dominica’s North American access connectivity.  Through the American Airlines network, these flights allow for same day connections to 42 North American cities and territories.

AA Connecting Cities

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There was such tremendous interest and response to the initial offering, that  American announced that starting January 5th the flights will increase to three times weekly.

Hotel the Champs looks forward to welcome new and returning travelers via American Airlines.

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