The Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with Alajet Airlines, announced a new nonstop route between Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Punta Cana International Airport, further strengthening the Dominican Republic’s position as a leading tourist destination in the Caribbean region. The new service will be operated by Alajet, the Dominican Republic’s flagship airline, and will begin on November 15, 2025 with three flights per week. Departures from Punta Cana operate on Tuesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, and departures from Chicago O’Hare operate on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Mondays. This new route will add more than 2,200 weekly seats between the two cities and position Chicago as a key U.S. hub for both tourism and business travel to the Dominican Republic.
The announcement also marks the official launch of the United States’ new international promotional campaign, “Dominicana Te Songri” (Dominicana Smiles at You), reflecting the joy, warmth and sincerity of the Dominican people, considered the true essence of the country’s tourism success.
This initiative underscores the Dominican Republic’s commitment to expanding international connections, strengthening cultural exchanges, and promoting economic growth through tourism.
For more information, please visit www.godominicanrepublic.com.
About Alajet
Alajet is the flagship airline of the Dominican Republic. Recognized by the World Aviation Summit as the world’s best new airline in 2023, Alajet began operations in 2022 and currently operates from two bases: Santo Domingo’s Las Americas International Airport and Punta Cana International Airport. With a fleet of modern Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, the airline offers safe and affordable travel to the Caribbean as well as North, Central and South America. For more information, please visit www.arajet.com.
