Air Century
A privately owned Dominican regional airline linking Santo Domingo with selected Caribbean destinations using small regional aircraft.
About Air Century
Air Century is a privately owned Dominican airline founded in 1992 by Dominican pilot and entrepreneur Omar Chahín. It operates scheduled passenger services alongside charter flying under the Air Century brand. The airline’s established identity is Dominican; the supplied Flyglobespan legal name, GSM ICAO code and flyglobespan.com website relate to a separate, defunct Scottish carrier and should not be treated as Air Century details.
Its principal operating base is La Isabela International Airport, also known as Dr. Joaquín Balaguer International Airport, near Santo Domingo. Air Century concentrates on short regional links within the Caribbean, connecting the Dominican capital with destinations that have included Aruba, Curaçao, Cuba, Haiti, Puerto Rico and Sint Maarten. Routes and operating frequencies can change according to demand and local conditions.
Air Century has used regional aircraft suited to relatively short sectors and smaller markets, including Bombardier CRJ regional jets and Saab 340 turboprops. These aircraft have more compact cabins and overhead storage than mainline jets. Scheduled services are generally sold with a straightforward economy-class product, while the exact baggage allowance, seat assignment terms and onboard offering depend on the fare and route.
The airline does not belong to Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld. It is not known to operate a conventional points-based frequent-flyer programme, so travellers should not expect alliance mileage earning, reciprocal lounge access or through-status benefits. Connections involving another carrier are normally best approached as separate arrangements unless the booking explicitly states otherwise.
Air Century’s main strength is providing nonstop regional links that may avoid a connection through a larger Caribbean or North American hub. The trade-off is a smaller network, fewer daily frequencies and less recovery flexibility when disruption occurs. Passengers should reconfirm schedules before travel and allow generous time when combining an Air Century flight with a separately ticketed onward journey.
Good to know
Flying with Air Century — what to expect
Check The Airport
Air Century primarily uses La Isabela International Airport near Santo Domingo, not the larger Las Américas International Airport. Confirm the airport code and ground-transfer plan before departure.
Compact Aircraft Cabins
Regional jets and turboprops have smaller overhead bins than full-size airliners. Pack cabin baggage conservatively and be prepared for larger pieces to be checked at the gate.
Verify Baggage Terms
Allowances can vary by route and fare, particularly for checked bags. Review the conditions attached to the actual ticket instead of relying on a general allowance found elsewhere.
Allow Connection Time
The airline’s limited frequencies can make missed connections harder to recover from. Build a generous buffer when onward travel is booked on a separate ticket.
Reconfirm Regional Flights
Caribbean schedules can change because of demand, operational constraints or weather. Recheck the departure time and flight status directly before travelling.
Route network
Popular routes operated by Air Century
Notable destinations on Air Century's network.
Y2Santo DomingodirectY2ArubadirectY2CuraçaodirectY2HavanadirectY2Port-au-PrincedirectY2San JuandirectY2Sint MaartendirectDestination list is indicative of Air Century's network; see the airline's official route map for its complete, current schedule.
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FAQ
Air Century — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Cabin-baggage conditions depend on the fare and flight, and the airline’s regional aircraft have limited overhead space. Check the allowance shown on your booking and use a compact bag even when a larger item might meet a general airline standard.
- Air Century’s primary base is La Isabela International Airport, officially Dr. Joaquín Balaguer International Airport, near Santo Domingo. Travellers should not confuse it with Santo Domingo’s larger Las Américas airport.
- Air Century operates a small regional network, but the precise total changes as services are added, suspended or operated seasonally. Consult the airline’s current booking schedule for the number available on your travel dates.
- Lower fares are generally easier to find when booking ahead and avoiding holiday peaks, weekends and major Caribbean travel periods. Compare several nearby dates because Air Century’s limited weekly frequencies can produce substantial fare differences.
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- Air Century serves regional Caribbean routes from Santo Domingo. Its network has included Aruba, Curaçao, Havana, Port-au-Prince, San Juan and Sint Maarten, although individual routes may be seasonal or subject to change.
- La Isabela International Airport near Santo Domingo is Air Century’s principal departure point. Curaçao, Aruba and other Caribbean stations also generate return departures within its scheduled network.
- Havana has historically been among the longer sectors in Air Century’s regional network from Santo Domingo. Because routes can change, verify the current timetable before treating any particular city pair as the airline’s longest active service.