American Eagle
Live video of first direct flight from Miami to Dominica by American Eagle.
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Some black people can only talk from their fat Ahole that is where you will find their brains. To say Dominica does not need a international airport is stupid to say the least, try landing a 747 aircraft or one of the UK newest 787-8 there’s no way Douglas Charles Airport could handle such big aircrafts, and also it is time UWP coonoomoonoos grow up and stop making fools of yourselves the world is laughing.
As a Dominican I am happy but frankly speaking not too optimistic.
1.First inaugural AA flight from Miami to Dominica nonstop
– Only a 78 seater
-Quite a few Government officials were on the flight that will not be on the Saturday flight, though some government officials will be on the Saturday one as well
– Yet, all seats were not taken? So minus those government officials the plane would be empty!
– For the rest of this year a one way ticket on this flight US3089 whereas AA hflights to neighboring islands for less than $300. So what you expect? How do you destroy and get rid of Ross University and 3 yrs later you showing us there are things you cousin do to save Ross which would guarantee a full plane load of visitors every day?
You’re not too optimism is clouded with faulty assumption and misinformation. The faulty assumption is your statement, ” Yet, all seats were not taken? So minus, those governments officials the plane would be empty! ” What if, when the seats were booked, those governments officials were given priority over other people who would have otherwise called to book a flight on that specific date. The misinformation, as to the price you mentioned for a one way ticket as compared to other places, You did not provide information as to the starting point of the destination to Dominica.
that makes a difference in the price. I looked at prices , JFK to Dom
round trip $283 US, prices vary but no where the US3089 you
mentioned.
As to your mention of Ross, do you think that AA would do these flights just Students. Did The government really destroyed Ross, wow. It was not only the Government involved in this, the Hotels proprietors played a part , AA saw the potential market and so it is.
Much praise to all persons and departments involved with the arrival of American flights from Miami. However, from a tourist point of view watching the entire video of flight arrival, interviews, etc. I noticed the ignoring of two white tourists on this inaugural flight. While the politicians, hotel owner(s) and returning residents are interviewed, these tourists were walking around seemed unsure where to go no one was paying any attention to directing them to correct area for customs. Tourist dollars are what Dominica wants and needs why not interview the couple about their opinion on why they chose to visit Dominica on first flight out of Miami. Opportunity missed and the Tourism Department was there to witness this important event. Looking forward to returning to Dominica using the easier service flights.
Much praise to all persons and departments involved with the arrival of American flights from Miami. However, from a tourist point of view watching the entire video of flight arrival, interviews, etc. I noticed the ignoring of two white tourists on this inaugural flight. While the politicians, hotel owner(s) and returning residents are interviewed, these tourists were walking around seemed unsure where to go no one was paying any attention to directing them to correct area for customs. Tourist dollars are what Dominica wants and needs why not interview the couple about their opinion on why they chose to visit Dominica on first flight out of Miami. Opportunity missed and the Tourism Department was there to witness this important event. Looking forward to returning to Dominica using the easier service flights.
As a Dominica who go home every year I am glad that American airlines is back and bought my ticket in November for next year as i missed my miles but why this big ceremony? This airline served Dominica for years but left I guess because of lack of profitable business . Then I have one question since American fired a pilot who landed from the east meaning the sea what happens when it rains? Will I be brought.to the u s a ?or taken to another island? Me think al that ceremony with ribon cutting and useless speeches make no sense except for political propaganda
Telemaque- DOGS said DLP would never win the 2019 election and that Fidel Grant could never win the Wesley seat.For the very first time there is a PASSENGER aircraft flying into Dominica STRAIT from the US mainland.These UWP losers can jump high jump low,it happened during the reign of Roosevelt and the Labour party.The international airport WILL be built by Roosevelt Skerrit and the Labour party.
Francisco- DOGS will be too stressed out to see it,by that time his braincells will be long gone.
1. I Sad because I don’t understand why it took Dominica so long for an international passenger flight, in the 80s/ 90s Dominica was on the fast path development. Now I full of joy Dominicas can now fly high without restrictions, congratulations to all Dominicas. My little takeaway from the inaugural flight, I don’t understand the steps they used for the plane , they could have used a stair truck , rent one from Antiqua or SVG they have lots of unused stair trucks? There airport have air bridges, they couldn’t get it from Barbados because they only use air trucks . The government can development the airport to an international standard, building a new one will be tooo expensive for the county, Dominicas don’t need that debts now, Dominica congratulations on your new nonstop flight, I wishing you can expand to Europe and Canada , good luck
Thank-you Mr. Burnett! The last thing this country needs is another international airport. Obviously we already have one in Melville Hall. It is perfectly adequate for Dominica. Use the billion dollars on agricultural development, schools, business development, damaged infrastructure.
There has to be a quicker and more efficient way to get stairs to an aircraft than 7 people pushing a ramp.
If we are so excited about direct service from the mainland, get the infrastructure in place to support it.
ADMIN: Thank you. Point taken.
This is not the same aircraft that made the inaugural flight to DOM on 8 Dec. (N300LK).It is a 170/175 version of Embraer series of E-jets, made in Brazil. It is a single isle, narrow body plane with a normal seat configuration of 12 business- and 64 economy class seats, two on each side of the isle, Total seating 74, similar to the slower turboprop ATR72, previously operated by LIAT and American Eagle. It is operated by Envoy Air, an American regional carrier, which is fully owned by American Airlines of which American Eagle is also a part and which exclusively operates Embraer E-jets.
Is this what you are so focused about with your understanding regarding the event that you had to make a comment, Wow. Do you think your understanding of your so-called big difference has any effect on the significant importance of what this occasion means for Dominica and Dominicans. As to your big difference, Dominicans would say “yo tout menm”
When will we have a direct flight from China to Dominica so those Chinese / Dominicans can land in Dominica like red ants? So I guess that’s why Skerrit and China going to build the international airport just to accommodate Chinese and CBI Nationals from the Middle East?
I guess the name of the new airport will be CBI international airport or China takeover international airport?
You can please some of the people some of the time you cannot please all the people all the time. unknown author
Any chance we could get some pictures or video of the departing people uploaded. Was a very cool experience.
ADMIN: There is a full photo gallery available here: https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/dominica-welcomes-its-first-official-american-eagle-direct-flight-from-miami/
Some idiots do not realise that the Aircraft used is the Embraer which is not used by ALL Airlines and they only hold 72 passengers.For longer hauls bigger aircrafts are needed
This guy Roger is very disrespectful.The airport is known as the Douglas Charles airport,and not the Melvillehall airport.
As far as I am concerned it’s the Melville Hall airport. If you don’t like it, well I guess you have to lump it. Nuff said!
On the contrary, I deeply respect the memory of PM Rosie Douglas and PM Pierre Charles.
However, renaming the Melville Hall Airport isn’t, to my mind, the best way of commemorating their legacy.
Maybe so clown. Most people don’t know who the hell Doulas Charles was, or should it be Charles Douglas, see what I mean. The airport location is at Melville Hall and the international designation remains as before DOM but If you want to be be finicky be my guest.
Given the successful landing of American Airline’s inaugural direct flight from Miami to Dominica at the existing Melville Hall Airport, why on earth we need to put ourselves into debt for the proposed International Airport?
That is a very reasonable and valid question Roger as would be the question what will become of Melville Hall with the new airport practically on its doorstep?
I really wish the government would be more transparent and so infuse more public confidence.
Because those of us in the UK and the rest of Europe would like to visit Dominica. We can only do so on larger aircraft which the current airport is too small to handle.
You think Virgin or BA would fly direct from the UK to Dominica with their transatlantic jets instead of Antigua or Barbados. These planes carry over 300 passengers and I do not think the runway at the new airport, which is yet to be built, would be long enough anyway. We have plenty of land in Dominica but not suitable for a large airport and you should know that.
Roger, remove your blindfold, and try and see beyond the length of your nose!
Asked yourself how many passengers can that model of aircraft can accommodate? No point of you brainstorming, be informed it accommodate less than a hundred passengers and crew.
What is the difference between Miami to Dominica, what is the difference between Canada, England and the rest of Europe to Dominica?
If we are looking for international flights ✈️ into and out of Dominica an International Airport is needed to accommodate commercial jet aircrafts accounting more than two hundred passengers plus the crew.
One could not fly that model of aircraft from Europe to Dominica any due to its fuel capacity.
It would run out somewhere over the Atlantic.
You present yourself as one of those Dominicans who are content with less, and don’t want to see the country move from where it lingers.
Now I am one who believes Dominica will eventually get an international Airport, but it will not be in Roosevelt’s…
Con:
Indeed we will eventually get an International Airport; nevertheless, it will not be in the triple doctor Roosevelt Skerrit time.
I could be wrong: if however, he accomplished that goal, would be happy about it because that is a piece missing from the nation infrastructure.
We don’t have any industries in Country providing employment to neither the youths, the aged.
An International Airport will aid in the development of the tourist industry, it will create seasonal jobs during the tourist season, it will cause lots of tourist to overnight on the island.
By then Dominica may become a tourist destination where people will visit and spend their vacation.
The invevidual vacationer takes between five and ten days, immigine the amount of revenue that will be generated.
I am against me Almost Nearly Cousin Roosevelt, I don’t want the proposed International Airport to fail
It would be good if he succeeded!
But he so damn lie, he must be lying about that too.
Error, it should read “what is the distance between Miami and Dominica?”
Why should we limit our international flights to only Miami? The plane that it would take to travel from places like New York, Texas and the UK is still to big to land at Melville hallway
In order to be able to receive flights with greater than 80 passengers. AA from Miami direct to DA is a start but not the final goal.
Looool let’s not be obtuse 🥴 one airline bringing in direct flights from the US doesn’t equate to an international airport being able to accommodate multiple jets from international countries. You know very well Melville Hall can’t hold too many planes at once. We don’t have the space for that kind of traffic that international airports usually have.
That’s a tiny plane compared to the other aircrafts they have it’s not very big… Dominica catering to mass tourism now, look at all the hotels they building so if they want people to fill up the rooms you need more flights 2-3 flights a day from one airline is nothing as for American Airlines they suck…