LIAT Air Touches Down in Santo Domingo, Deepening Caribbean Connections | VIDEO STORY

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LIAT Air has marked another major step in its regional expansion with the launch of a new non-stop service between Antigua and Santo Domingo, strengthening air links between the Eastern Caribbean and one of the region’s most important hubs. Antigua.news was on the ground as the airline celebrated its inaugural arrival in the Dominican Republic’s capital.

LIAT Air Touches Down in Santo Domingo, Deepening Caribbean Connections |V IDEO STORY
LIAT Air touching down in Santo Domingo was a cause for celebration (photo by Johnny Jno Baptiste)

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Comments (8)

  • Anonymous December 21, 2025, 6:11 PM

    With one plane out of commission how will all these routes be covered with two planes?
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  • Informed citizen December 21, 2025, 9:12 PM

    LIAT keeping the Caribbean close-knit, love seeing our islands working together like this!
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    • Unruly One December 22, 2025, 1:38 AM

      Finally! No more hopping through multiple islands to get to the Dominican Republic. This will save time and money
      Reply
  • Jessy December 21, 2025, 10:40 PM

    Hoping to hear good things from LIAT in the future
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  • Concerned Antiguan December 21, 2025, 10:51 PM

    Santo Domingo is a major hub. This move makes sense strategically and could boost tourism both ways.
    Reply
  • Randy December 22, 2025, 7:24 AM

    Hope the fares stay affordable so ordinary people can benefit, not just business travellers
    Reply
  • Juju Bee December 22, 2025, 8:05 AM

    As usual it’s cheaper for me to fly to the states than to fly LIAT to Punta Cana. Ticket price is 2x’s the ticket price from Anu to JFK
    Reply
  • Timmy December 22, 2025, 8:34 PM

    Regional integration isn’t just talk air links like this make it real
    Reply

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