MONTREAL — Air Canada is launching new seasonal service between Toronto and Santo Domingo in the D.R. as the airline continues rebuilding its North American network.

The flights will operate twice weekly starting Dec. 16 onboard Air Canada Rouge A321s and A319s with Premium Rouge and Economy services.

“As travel restrictions ease, we are committed to rebuilding our international network to connect the world to Canada, reunite people with families, friends, and business colleagues,” said Mark Galardo, Senior Vice President, Network Planning and Revenue Management at Air Canada.

“Our Santo Domingo flights connect to and from our flights across Canada at our Toronto global hub to offer easy and convenient access to Dominican Republic’s capital city, a destination that is steeped in rich culture, history including location of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in addition to being the country’s commercial and financial centre. With our industry-leading CleanCare+ biosafety protocols, Air Canada has health and safety as its top priority. We look forward to welcoming our customers onboard,” he added.

Flight AC1722 departs Toronto at 9:05 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, arriving in Santo Domingo at 2:25 p.m. On the return, flight AC1723 departs Santo Domingo at 3:40 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, arriving back in Toronto at 7:15 p.m.

Air Canada’s Travel Ready Hub has all the information on the latest government entry requirements for destinations worldwide, including the D.R.