Dominica PM confident of direct flights from USA by 2018

Dominica's prime minister has expressed optimism that by next year there will be direct flights to the island from the United States.

Speaking in parliament during the presentation of the 2017/18 budget, Roosevelt Skerrit revealed that the government is in discussion with airlines to improve the frequency and reliability of flights to and from Dominica.

“I do not believe that it is too soon for me to share with the public of Dominica, the fact that discussions are at an advanced stage for the commencement of direct air service from mainland United States of America to Dominica,” he stated.

He added that the matter is a competitive area of endeavour and “I do not wish to speak before the ink bearing our signature has dried”.

“But suffice it to say that I am confident that many overseas-based Dominicans and visitors, who will fly to Dominica from the United States next year for the World Creole Music Festival and National Independence and Reunion Celebrations, will do so by flying either direct to Douglas Charles Airport or at most, will make one interim stop, without disembarking the plane, before touching down in Dominica,” he said.

Questions on this matter will be spoken about in the address to the nation on Independence Day later this year, Skerrit said.

Original source: Dominica News Online