Dominica has achieved a significant milestone in its aviation history with the introduction of its first nonstop flights to St. Thomas and San Juan, operated by Contour Airlines. Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, speaking at the official welcome ceremony, emphasized the importance of this new service, which fulfills a long-standing request from residents of St. Thomas for direct connectivity to Dominica. The flights will operate between Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas and Douglas–Charles Airport in Dominica, with additional routes linking Dominica to Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Skerrit urged travelers to prioritize these flights to ensure their sustainability, stating, ‘Contour Airlines is here to stay, but their success depends on us filling those seats.’ Acting Tourism Minister Chekira Lockhart-Hypolite highlighted the broader implications of this development, noting that it enhances Dominica’s global connectivity and supports its tourism-driven economy. ‘This service is more than a new flight; it’s a step toward a more inclusive and interconnected Dominica,’ she said. Ben Munson, President of Contour Airlines, expressed optimism about the service’s potential, citing strong initial bookings and the strategic importance of these routes in bridging Dominica with key markets in the Caribbean and North America. The flight schedule includes three weekly nonstop services to St. Thomas and four weekly flights to San Juan, marking a new era of accessibility and opportunity for Dominica.