During the final month of the year, airlines are adjusting their networks with an eye on 2026, prioritizing targeted and precise decisions over sheer volume. From the strengthening of the Dominican Republic–United States corridor to the reinstatement of direct routes from Ecuador, and the launch of new connections between South America and Europe, recent announcements reflect a reorganization of air transport around identified source markets, seasonal windows, and corridors that have once again become strategic within international schedules.
The Dominican Republic strengthens its network with the United States
The Ministry of Tourism and Arajet confirmed thatstarting next spring, the airline will add a daily frequency between Newark and Santo Domingo. The route currently operates two daily flights, one in the morning and one in the evening; the exact schedule of this third rotation has not yet been announced.
Parallèlement, American Airlines a annoncé le lancement de quatre nouvelles liaisons au départ de Punta Cana vers Indianapolis, Nashville, Pittsburgh et Raleigh-Durham. Ces vols seront opérés une fois par semaine, le samedi, jusqu’en avril 2026. Ces ajouts renforcent la position de la compagnie comme l’un des principaux opérateurs du pays et élargissent l’accès aérien depuis les États-Unis vers l’une des destinations les plus établies des Caraïbes.
Schedules between Indianapolis (IND) and Punta Cana (PUJ) – Saturday:
- Flight AA 605: IND 07:00 – PUJ 12:25
- Flight AA 605: PUJ 13:23 – IND 17:08
Schedules between Nashville (BNA) and Punta Cana (PUJ) – Saturday:
- Flight AA 556: BNA 08:40 – PUJ 14:42
- Flight AA 556: PUJ 16:59 – BNA 19:14
Schedules between Pittsburgh (PIT) and Punta Cana (PUJ) – Saturday:
- Flight AA 643: PIT 07:00 – PUJ 12:12
- Flight AA 1438: PUJ 14:31 – PIT 17:59
Schedules between Raleigh-Durham (RDU) and Punta Cana (PUJ) – Saturday:
- Flight AA 725: RDU 09:29 – PUJ 13:58
- Flight AA 725: PUJ 14:58 – RDU 17:42
Colombia’s international connectivity gains capacity on strategic routes
JetBlue a réactivé la liaison directe entre Fort Lauderdale et Cartagena, désormais opérée toute l’année avec quatre fréquences hebdomadaires. Cette connexion vient compléter les vols existants depuis New York–JFK et renforce l’accès à la ville depuis le sud de la Floride, l’un des principaux marchés émetteurs vers la côte caraïbe colombienne.
Schedules Fort Lauderdale (FLL) – Cartagena (CTG) – Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday:
- Flight B6 1783: FLL 10:22 – CTG 13:13
- Flight B6 1784: CTG 15:55 – FLL 18:53
On the northern coast, American Airlines added a second daily frequency between Miami and Barranquilla starting December 19. This increase is planned for the year-end holiday period and will resume in February 2026, bringing the operation to 14 weekly flights.
Schedules Miami (MIA) – Barranquilla (BAQ) – Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday:
- Flight AA 927: MIA 12:20 – BAQ 13:13
- Flight AA 1134: BAQ 16:25 – MIA 19:21
New connections and consolidation of the Canadian market in Mexico
WestJet a lancé une nouvelle liaison directe entre Guadalajara et Calgary, établissant pour la première fois une connexion aérienne entre ces deux villes. La route sera opérée de manière temporaire jusqu’au 12 avril 2026, à raison de deux fréquences hebdomadaires (mardi et dimanche), en Boeing 737 de 174 sièges.
This service strengthens Jalisco’s presence in the Canadian market—one of the state’s main international source markets—and aligns with the sustained growth observed in this segment throughout 2025.
Schedules Calgary (YYC) – Guadalajara (GDL) – Tuesday and Sunday:
- Flight WS2278: YYC 09:15 – GDL 15:43
- Flight WS2279: GDL 16:45 – YYC 21:26
Ecuador restores a direct route with the United States
À la mi-décembre, LATAM Airlines reprendra ses vols quotidiens entre Guayaquil et New York–JFK, rétablissant une liaison directe suspendue depuis 2020. Le service sera opéré en Airbus A320neo et deviendra la deuxième connexion directe de la filiale équatorienne avec les États-Unis, en complément de la route Quito–Miami.
Schedules New York (JFK) – Guayaquil (GYE) – daily:
- Flight LA 1453: JFK 12:30 – GYE 19:20
- Flight LA 1454: GYE 16:30 – JFK 23:00
New long-haul routes between South America and Europe
World2Fly has opened sales for its new direct route between Rosario (
Schedules Madrid (MAD) – Rosario (ROS) – Tuesday and Thursday:
- Flight 2W2075: MAD 10:25 – ROS 18:00
- Flight 2W2076: ROS 21:00 – MAD 12:35
Africa, Europe, and South America: strengthening the Brazil–Europe–North Africa axis
Royal Air Maroc a annoncé l’ajout d’une quatrième fréquence hebdomadaire sur sa liaison entre Casablanca et São Paulo . Cette augmentation répond à une demande en croissance sur ce corridor et consolide la position de l’aéroport de São Paulo/Guarulhos comme point clé dans la stratégie d’expansion de la compagnie en Amérique du Sud.
Schedules Casablanca (CMN) – São Paulo (GRU) – Thursday and Saturday:
- Flight AT 215: CMN 16:35 – GRU 22:25
- Flight AT 214: GRU 00:25 – CMN 13:20
For the destinations involved, these launches and capacity increases go far beyond a simple expansion of supply. They allow for optimized travel times, broader source markets, and more diversified passenger profiles. In a context of increasingly fragmented demand, connectivity emerges as a true positioning tool, capable of supporting mature markets while reactivating territories that are gradually regaining their place in international schedules.
Photos : DR | Royal Air Maroc
