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Discover Dominica Authority has announced exciting news: new nonstop United Airlines flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Dominica’s Douglas-Charles Airport (DOM) starting February 15, 2025.
The weekly Saturday flights mark the second nonstop route from the U.S. mainland to Dominica, joining the successful American Airlines service from Miami.
This new United Airlines service comes on the heels of major renovations and upgrades at Douglas-Charles Airport, including:
- A 6,351-foot runway extension
- Runway grooving for enhanced safety
- An upgraded terminal with increased capacity and improved efficiency
“The new service by United Airlines is a major step toward the island realizing the aggressive goal that it has set for itself and is part of the strategy being pursued in concert with the development of the new international airport,” said Denise Charles-Pemberton, Dominica’s Minister of Tourism. “This route will help alleviate the access constraints faced by the destination over the years.”
And there’s more good news. Dominica is expecting to welcome several new hotels in 2025, adding nearly 500 rooms, a 25% increase in hotel inventory. This expansion aligns with the anticipated increase in visitor arrivals.
“The added capacity of the service will also enable US-based tour operators to more confidently book group travel to Dominica, sharing our product offerings with more travelers than ever before, including world-class scuba and free diving, hiking, wellness, and cultural experiences,” said Marva Williams, CEO of Discover Dominica Authority.
