New Flights Between Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - August 21, 2016

Dominican republic-based air carrier Pawa Dominicana is continuing its regional expansion with new flights to Puerto Rico.

The company, which launched last year, will begin operating flights between Santo Domingo and San Juan beginning Oct. 3.

Santo Domingo

The carrier will be operating two daily flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

The flights will depart Santo Domingo at 10 AM and 6 PM.

The flights begin at around $353 round trip, according to Pawa’s Web site.

— Caribbean Journal staff

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