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Southwest Airlines Adding New Route to Punta Cana

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - November 20, 2018

By the Caribbean Journal staff

Southwest Airlines is adding another new route to the Caribbean, this time to the heart of the Dominican Republic’s most popular destination.

The carrier has announced plans to launch new weekly service between its growing hub at Houston Hobby and Punta Cana International Airport.

Punta Cana.

The new flights, which will operate on Saturdays, are set to launch June 15, 2019, according to a statement from the company.

The new route remains subject to government approval.

— CJ

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