In a move set to reshape air travel links between the Caribbean and Southern Europe, Aeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo XXI (Aerodom), the operator of Dominican Republic’s key airport infrastructure, has praised ITA Airways’ launch of a new nonstop service connecting Rome and Santo Domingo. This strategic connectivity addition is projected to drive meaningful growth in both European inbound tourism and cross-border business travel between the two nations.
The new route is scheduled to commence operations on November 30, initially running as one weekly flight every Monday. To meet projected demand, ITA Airways will ramp up service to two weekly rotations starting December 14, adding a Sunday flight that will remain in the schedule through March 2027. All services on this route will be operated using state-of-the-art Airbus A330neo aircraft, a modern, fuel-efficient jet configured with three cabin classes: Business, Premium Economy, and Economy, to cater to the diverse needs of leisure and business travelers alike.
For Aerodom, the addition of Rome to Las Américas International Airport’s expanding route network delivers tangible value to the Dominican Republic’s aviation ecosystem. It further solidifies Santo Domingo’s standing as the country’s leading international entry point for global visitors and trade. Aerodom Chief Executive Officer Cyril Girot emphasized that the new connection will go beyond simple air travel: it will deepen longstanding cultural, economic, and political ties between the Dominican Republic and Italy, while also boosting the country’s appeal as a top-tier destination for both international tourism and foreign business investment.
This new route forms a core component of ITA Airways’ broader strategic expansion plan across the Americas, as the carrier seeks to capture growing demand for transatlantic travel between Europe and the Caribbean. Industry stakeholders on both sides anticipate the service will unlock new opportunities for reciprocal tourism growth, expanded bilateral trade, and increased people-to-people cultural exchange between Italy and the Dominican Republic.