The American airline American Airlines launched new routes from the Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) to four destinations in the United States, including Indianapolis (IND), Nashville (BNA), Pittsburgh (PIT) and Raleigh-Durham (RDU), consolidating its presence in the country.
“We are excited to continue strengthening our presence in the Dominican Republic with four new routes in Punta Canamaking this tropical paradise even more accessible,” said the Regional Operations Manager for the Central Caribbean in American Airlines, Oliver Bojos.
“In Americanwe are proud to celebrate 50 years connecting the Dominican Republic with the world, and the world with the Dominican Republic. “This milestone reflects the trust and loyalty our customers have placed in us over the years.”
For his part, the director of Airside Operations of the Punta Cana Airport, Giovanni Rainierihighlighted that the expansion of the operation of American Airlines in Punta Cana reaffirms the air terminal’s vision of continuing to encourage air connectivity.
“Each new route represents greater opportunities for our region, for tourism and for economic development national. From the Punta Cana Airport“We value this strategic alliance that continues to generate sustained growth,” he said.
Availability
Are new routeswhich will operate only on Saturdays, will be available until April 4, 2026 and will use aircraft Boeing 737 with capacity for 172 seats.
With these additions, American will offer up to 95 weekly flights from Punta Cana toward 11 destinations in the United States, including:
- Boston (BOS)
- Charlotte (CLT)
- Chicago (ORD)
- Dallas Fort Worth (DFW)
- Miami (MIA)
- New York (JFK)
- Philadelphia (PHL).
This winter, American will increase its seating capacity by more than 12% and its operation by 13% in Punta Canacompared to the 2024-2025 season.
The airline will operate more than 162 weekly flights from five destinations in the Dominican Republic, including Santo Domingo (SDQ), Santiago (STI), Puerto Plata (POP), La Romana (LRM) and Punta Cana (PUJ). This includes a new route from Philadelphia (PHL) to Santo Domingo (SDQ) starting December 18, 2025.
