Is PAWA Dominicana Still Flying?

PAWA Dominicana is no longer operating. Here’s what happened and how to find flights on its former Caribbean routes.
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About Pan Am World Airways (PAWA)

PAWA Dominicana (formally Pan Am World Airways Dominicana) was a Dominican Republic carrier founded in 2002 as a licensed subsidiary using the historic Pan Am brand name. Based in Santo Domingo, it flew scheduled routes to the Caribbean and the US before the Dominican Republic’s civil aviation authority suspended its operating certificate over unpaid debts on January 28, 2018, and the airline ceased all operations shortly after.

Pan Am World Airways (PAWA) Route Network

PAWA Dominicana no longer operates. Its former Caribbean and US routes from Santo Domingo have since been served by other Dominican and international carriers.

Primary Hub

Las Américas International Airport, Santo Domingo (SDQ) — historical

PAWA Dominicana’s historical hub was Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) in Santo Domingo.

Alliance & Partner Airlines

As a defunct airline, PAWA Dominicana has no current alliance ties — it previously held a codeshare agreement with Air Europa, which ended along with its operations in 2018. Travelers should search under current Dominican and international carriers for its former routes.

Baggage, Seating & Onboard Amenities

A quick reference before you pack — always confirm exact allowances on your fare rules at booking, since they vary by route and cabin.

Carry-On & Personal Item

Not applicable — PAWA Dominicana does not currently sell tickets or operate flights.

Checked Baggage

Not applicable — PAWA Dominicana does not currently sell tickets or operate flights.

Excess Baggage Fees

Overweight, oversized, or extra bags typically incur a per-bag fee charged at check-in or online in advance — pre-paying online is usually cheaper than paying at the airport.

Seat Selection & Cabin Classes

Not applicable — PAWA Dominicana does not currently sell tickets or operate flights.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. The Dominican Republic's civil aviation board suspended PAWA Dominicana's operating certificate on January 28, 2018, over unpaid debts, and the airline ceased all operations shortly after, never resuming service.

PAWA Dominicana's IATA code was 7N, with ICAO code PWD.

Only by licensing — PAWA Dominicana was created in 2002 as a subsidiary using the historic Pan Am brand name under license, but it was a separate Dominican Republic-based company, distinct from the original Pan American World Airways that ceased operations in 1991.

PAWA Dominicana operated scheduled flights connecting Santo Domingo to destinations including Aruba, Curaçao, St. Maarten, San Juan, and Havana, alongside domestic Dominican Republic service.

The airline accumulated significant debt, leading the Dominican Republic's Junta de Aviación Civil to revoke its Certificate of Economic Authorization in January 2018, which stranded passengers and ultimately ended the airline's operations for good.

Yes — the airline had previously ceased operations in 2012 due to financial problems before relaunching service in August 2015, only to permanently shut down again in 2018.

No. Since PAWA Dominicana does not operate flights, you can't book tickets directly with it. Search for your route under current Dominican or international carriers instead.
Other Dominican and international carriers serving Santo Domingo absorbed the demand for the Caribbean and US routes PAWA Dominicana previously operated.
Search for your origin and destination under current airlines serving Santo Domingo's Las Américas International Airport.
Given the airline's history of a prior 2012 shutdown followed by a failed 2015 relaunch and final 2018 closure, there's no indication of an active plan to resume operations.

Domestic Flight Cities

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PAWA Dominicana ceased operations in 2018. Search current Dominican and international carriers for flights on its former Caribbean and US routes.

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