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Dominican Republic–Haiti deal to reopen airspace in May, restoring cross-border flights after 2+ years

The Dominican Republic and Haiti have agreed to reopen their airspace starting in May, allowing flights between the two countries for the first time in more than two years. The accord follows months of strained ties, setting the stage for a resumption of scheduled connectivity once implementation begins.

Discovered 2026-04-18T00:37:18.211661-07:00 | 2026-04-18T00:37:18.211661-07:00

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Restoring an inter-state airspace corridor between Haiti and the Dominican Republic is a direct lever for rebuilding passenger and cargo routes that were effectively halted for 2+ years.
The May reopening underscores how quickly flight networks can reconfigure when political/operational conditions change—an issue already playing out across the region, including other airspace normalization moves like Venezuela–Dominican Republic service resuming.
For insurers, route planners, and regulators, the deal comes in contrast to Haiti-related access restrictions elsewhere, such as the FAA’s continued ban on U.S. flights landing at Port-au-Prince, highlighting how governance and risk can materially affect schedules even within the same broader market.

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