Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic: €1,613 Air Europa Business Class from Brussels

SkyTeam member Air Europa is offering a deal for its business class from Brussels to Santiago, Dominican Republic starting at just €1,613. This offer includes a generous baggage allowance of 2×32 kg bags, 14 kg of carry-on, and free seat selection. Departures are available between August to October.

Here are some dates we were able to find with this deal:

• August 23 – September 11
• August 28 – September 11
• September 4 – October 11
• September 06 – September 27
• September 11 – September 27
• October 11 – October 18

For roughly €100 more, you can also from Frankfurt and Amsterdam. You can also fly from Paris to Punta Cana for just €1,488.

You can use our Go2 tool to find suiting flight days. You will need to search for Thursdays (until September 11) and Sundays on the search form. We will then forward you to Skyscanner, where you can book or check what OTAs have to offer. You can save up to €60 by booking through an OTA compared to booking directly on Air Europa’s website. Departures are available between August and October.

Flights always have a layover in Madrid. The total travel time is just under 15 hours on the outbound flight, while the return flight takes about 14 hours. Long-haul flights are operated by Boeing 787 Dreamliners. In the Boeing 787-9, you’ll find Air Europa’s newest business class product. The aircraft has 32 reverse-herringbone seats in a 1-2-1 arrangement, meaning every passenger gets direct aisle access.

Search & Book

This deal does not have a specific expiration date. According to the fare rules, there is no minimum stay, and the maximum stay is twelve months. Departures are available between August to October.

You can find dates with Google Flights, but they will not appear in the calendar. You will need to enter the dates and wait for the final price to display on each date. Remember that the flight operates on Thursdays until September 11 and every Saturday. You can find more dates if you are willing to do an overnight stay in Madrid on the outbound flight. We recommend booking directly on Air Europa’s website, but you can find cheaper prices with Skyscanner. However, booking on OTAs has its downsides.

Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?

More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:

Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.

If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.

This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.

Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.

This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.

Miles & Points

This ticket is issued in booking class I. Here are the miles and points you can earn from this deal for a round trip from Brussels to Santiago de los Caballeros via Madrid:

Destination

Information & Tips for Santiago de los Caballeros

Santiago de los Caballeros offers a blend of history and culture, with key sights including the iconic Monument to the Heroes of the Restoration and the comprehensive Centro León museum. The official currency is the Dominican Peso (DOP), though US dollars are generally accepted in tourist areas. Visitors will find the overall price level to be more affordable compared to many North American or European destinations. The city experiences a tropical climate, meaning warm to hot temperatures and humidity year-round. While showers can occur anytime, the main rainy season is from May to November, which also coincides with hurricane season.

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