In a move set to reshape air connectivity and bilateral relations between the Caribbean and Southern Europe, the Senate of the Dominican Republic has given final approval to a comprehensive Air Services Agreement with Greece, unlocking new potential for expanded passenger and cargo air links between the two nations.
The landmark accord was originally signed on November 13, 2025, on the sidelines of the ICAN 2025 international aviation conference, where it was developed as a framework to deepen collaborative work across the aviation sectors of both countries. Beyond basic air service access, the agreement includes progressive provisions that grant carriers from both nations fifth freedom traffic rights for passenger services, allowing airlines to pick up and drop off passengers in a third country before continuing to their destination. For all-cargo operations, the deal goes a step further, offering seventh freedom rights that enable cargo carriers to operate entirely between foreign countries without requiring a connection back to their home nation. It also introduces more flexible operating rules to support widespread code-sharing partnerships between airlines from both signatory states, opening the door for more route options and better scheduling for travelers and shippers alike.
Championed and advanced by the Dominican Republic’s Civil Aviation Board, the new agreement aligns with the country’s long-term national strategy to cement its status as a leading logistics and tourism hub across the Latin American and Caribbean region. Dominican authorities have outlined clear expectations for the deal: it is projected to open untapped commercial opportunities for both countries, upgrade the Dominican Republic’s global air connectivity network, and create stronger, more integrated diplomatic and economic bonds between Santo Domingo and Athens.