Italy’s flag carrier ITA Airways has officially opened reservations for its highly anticipated new nonstop air connection linking Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport and Santo Domingo, with commercial operations set to launch on November 30, 2026. This new service represents a major milestone for the airline, as it marks the carrier’s first entry into the Caribbean travel market and opens up expanded connectivity options between Italy and the Dominican Republic.
At launch, the transatlantic route will operate on a weekly basis, with every Monday flight scheduled. Starting just two weeks later on December 14, ITA Airways will ramp up service frequency to two weekly rotations by adding a second Sunday departure. This expanded twice-weekly schedule will remain in place through the end of March 2027, aligning with peak winter travel demand between Europe and the Caribbean. All services on the route will be operated using ITA Airways’ modern Airbus A330neo wide-body aircraft, configured to accommodate passengers across three distinct travel classes: Business Class, Premium Economy, and Economy, delivering options for a range of traveler needs and budgets.
Beyond its new Caribbean footprint, the Santo Domingo route reinforces ITA Airways’ growing long-haul network across the Americas region. The new connection complements the airline’s existing intercontinental routes to major markets across North and South America, including the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Argentina, creating a more interconnected global network for passengers connecting through ITA’s Rome hub. The carrier has tailored the new service to capture two key travel segments: leisure travelers seeking sun-soaked Caribbean winter getaways, and business and family travelers making trips between the two countries.
Emiliana Limosani, a senior leader at ITA Airways, highlighted that the new Santo Domingo route is a core component of the airline’s ongoing strategic intercontinental expansion push. She emphasized that the direct link will improve global access to the Dominican Republic via ITA’s Rome hub, while providing travelers with a far more convenient alternative to connecting itineraries for winter tourism. Currently, tickets for the new route are available for purchase through multiple channels, including ITA Airways’ official website, its branded mobile application, and licensed third-party travel agencies worldwide.