Office of the Spokesperson

The U.S.-Dominican Republic Air Transport Agreement entered into force on December 19. This bilateral agreement establishes a modern civil aviation relationship with the Dominican Republic consistent with U.S. Open Skies international aviation policy and with commitments to high standards of aviation safety and security.  It also includes provisions that allow for unrestricted capacity and frequency of services, open route rights, a liberal charter regime, expanded all-cargo rights, and open code-sharing opportunities.

This agreement with the Dominican Republic is a step forward in liberalizing the international civil aviation sector in the Western Hemisphere. It further expands our strong economic and commercial partnership; promotes people-to-people ties; and creates new opportunities for airlines, travel companies, and customers.  With this agreement, air carriers can provide more affordable, convenient, and efficient air services to travelers and shippers, which in turn spurs high quality job creation and economic growth.

Information on U.S. aviation policy and our Open Skies Air Transport agreements is available on the Department of State’s website here: https://www.state.gov/civil-air-transport-agreements/.