The determine represents a rise in comparison with 2024, when the capital terminal mobilized near 400,000 passengers in the identical interval.

Santo Domingo — The José Francisco Peña Gómez Worldwide Airport of the Americas (AILA) initiatives to obtain round 500,000 passengers in some 4,800 flights in December and the primary days of January, on the event of the Christmas season.

This determine represents a rise in comparison with 2024, when the capital terminal dealt with near 400,000 passengers throughout the identical interval.

If expectations are met, AILA would set a brand new historic document for traveler stream this festive season, historically marked by the large return of Dominicans residing overseas.

Aerodom, the corporate that operates the airport, defined that almost all passengers will come from varied cities in the USA. This nation is residence to greater than two million Dominicans.

Routes from New York, Newark, Boston, Miami, Orlando, and Atlanta are among the many most demanded by the Diaspora, which tends to return to the nation to have fun the Christmas holidays.

Likewise, a rise in arrivals from Europe is predicted, particularly from Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, Germany, and the Netherlands, in addition to from Latin American nations akin to Colombia, Panama, Cuba, and Puerto Rico, the place there may be additionally a big Dominican presence.

Operational preparations

Aerodom knowledgeable that AILA’s Operations Division has programmed 4,800 air operations, together with common flights, charters, and particular providers to satisfy seasonal demand.

The corporate defined that the areas of safety, passenger service, ramp, upkeep, immigration, and customs have been bolstered to make sure an agile stream and supply a extra snug expertise to these coming into the nation through the holidays.

Likewise, extra amenities have been organized for airways and operators that enhance their frequencies throughout December, together with availability of parking positions, logistical assist, and operational assist.

Customs Ensures Christmas Grace

The overall director of Customs, Eduardo Sanz Lovatón, instructed his workers to make sure that all Dominicans returning to the nation can totally benefit from the “Christmas Grace.”

Sanz Lovatón careworn that the establishment has deployed particular inspectors to oversee the method of checking and delivering baggage for vacationers who qualify for this facility, to keep away from complaints, delays, or misunderstandings.

“What the president and I want is that these hard-working men and women, who for years work abroad and come at Christmas to be reunited with their loved ones, feel happy and well received when they return to their homeland,” he stated.

A December of reunions

As yearly, December marks the return of 1000’s of Dominicans residing overseas who journey to reunite with their households, have fun Christmas Eve, and welcome the New 12 months of their nation.

The environment at AILA already displays the joy of the season: effusive hugs, rows of suitcases filled with presents, and the enjoyment of those that return residence after lengthy months of absence.

With elevated air frequencies from the USA, Europe, and Latin America, and with Christmas Grace driving much more vacationers, every part factors to 2025 closing with one of many highest passenger flows in latest historical past at Las Americas Worldwide Airport.