Dominican Republic Civil Aviation Board Approves Resumption of Commercial Flights to and from Venezuela
After a prolonged hiatus in bilateral air connectivity, the Dominican Republic and Venezuela are moving toward the restoration of commercial flights. This move carries operational, political, and market implications that have caught the attention of both sector executives and industry observers.
Official Decision: Regulatory Framework and Scope
The Dominican Republic’s Civil Aviation Board (JAC) formally approved the resumption of air transport operations between the two countries this Monday. This ends a suspension that had been in place since July 2024.
The reactivation was authorized during an extraordinary session of the JAC held on February 2, through Resolution 24-26. This instrument re-enables passenger, cargo, and mail transport services between both States within the framework of current bilateral agreements. However, the JAC did not specify whether the resumption will be immediate.
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A Closure That Began in July 2024
Air operations between the two nations were suspended on July 29, 2024, after the Government of Venezuela ordered the interruption of commercial flights to and from the Dominican Republic. This measure caused an abrupt cut in connectivity, affecting both commercial traffic and cargo flows. With the resolution now approved, a cycle of nearly two years of closed skies comes to an end.
Airlines: Players Ready to Return
The reopening directly impacts a specific group of operators that already hold traffic rights under the bilateral agreement.
Authorized Venezuelan Airlines Currently, the foreign airlines that operate or are eligible to operate under the agreement between the two countries are:
- Venezolana de Aviación
- RUTACA
- LASER Airlines
- Turpial Airlines
- Avior Airlines
Dominican Airlines with Rights to Venezuela On the Dominican side, the national airlines authorized to operate routes to Venezuela are:
- Red Air
- Sky High
For these operators, the reopening represents a strategic opportunity in a historically relevant market, although it remains conditioned by economic and operational variables that still need to be evaluated. In its official communication, the Civil Aviation Board reiterated its support for the decisions of the Executive Branch, emphasizing that the reopening of the skies will be carried out in an orderly and safe manner, in accordance with the agreements reached between both States.
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