Flycana: ambitions high for the Caribbean ULCC
The wave of LCC and ULCC start-ups that has swept over Latin America during the past couple of years has moved to the Caribbean, with the establishment of the ULCC Flycana in the Dominican Republic.
Flycana aims to launch operations by the end of 2018 after securing the AOC of Dominican Wings. The airline is aiming initially to serve the New York-Dominican Republic market, and then branch out to North and South America, as well as other Caribbean destinations.
The Caribbean is a tough market for an LCC or any other type of airline start-up. The region is notorious for levying heavy taxation on aviation and shows no immediate signs of softening its stance on long-standing egregious fees and taxes. But Flycana has a seasoned management team confident that now is a prime time to establish a low cost carrier in the Dominican Republic.
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