Dominica is set to mark a significant milestone in regional aviation as Contour Airlines introduces its first-ever nonstop flights connecting Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, to Douglas–Charles Airport in Dominica. The inaugural flight, scheduled for September 24, 2025, will be celebrated with a water cannon salute and an official ceremony at the VIP Lounge of Douglas–Charles Airport. This historic route is part of Contour Airlines’ broader initiative to enhance Caribbean connectivity. Starting September 25, 2025, the airline will also launch a round-trip nonstop service between Douglas–Charles Airport and Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Both routes will utilize the airline’s 30-seat regional jets, offering passengers enhanced comfort, in-flight amenities, and reliable connections across the Caribbean and beyond. Hon. Denise Charles-Pemberton, Minister for Tourism, Ports and International Transportation, emphasized the transformative impact of these new routes. ‘With direct flights from St. Thomas and San Juan, Dominica becomes more accessible than ever. Families can reunite more easily, businesses can forge stronger ties, and more visitors can explore the wonders of the Nature Island,’ she stated. The flight schedule includes services from St. Thomas to Dominica on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, and from Dominica to San Juan on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays. The inaugural ceremony will be broadcast live on the Discover Dominica Authority Facebook page at 4:30 PM, allowing the public to virtually participate in this landmark event. As the sole airline offering nonstop jet services to Dominica from the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, Contour Airlines’ new routes are expected to significantly boost tourism, facilitate trade, strengthen family connections, and enhance regional mobility, fostering greater economic growth and international engagement for Dominica.