Flights from New Orleans to the Dominican Republic return next year

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Vacation Express will again offer seasonal flights from New Orleans to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic in 2018.

The four-night rotation to Punta Cana from Louis Armstrong International Airport was one of three cities announced Wednesday, including itineraries from Atlanta and Charlotte, South Carolina.

The New Orleans flight will depart every Thursday from May 24, 2018, through July 5. The Atlanta and Charlotte flights to Punta Cana will begin the same day in May but run through Aug. 9.

The 25-year-old company said in a news release that the popularity of Punta Cana is “indisputable, and there has been strong feedback to offer a shorter program for those who may not be able to take a full week’s vacation.” The travel company already offers nonstop flights to Punta Cana from 20 cities across the United States for six-night programs.

With the return of the service, Michelle Wilcut, airport spokesperson, said it’s great to have a market that can support this type of travel.

“Not all airports are able to sustain service to these types of leisure markets,” Wilcut said. This will be the airport’s third year to have the Punta Cana flight.

The additional flights to Punta Cana will be operated by Swift Air LLC on a Boeing 737-400 aircraft.

Travelers can purchase roundtrip airfare and 4-night packages with air and staying at all-inclusive resorts.

Vacation Express is part of Sunwing Travel Group – a tour operator specializing in vacation packages.

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