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Dominican Republic Airport Takes Over Ground Handling
All services and permits must now be coordinated with the airport team
ground handler meeting arriving aircraft
Third-party ground handling is no longer permitted at the Dominican Republic's Punta Cana International Airport. © Universal Aviation

The Dominican Republic’s Punta Cana International Airport (MDPC) has implemented changes that affect general aviation ground handling there. According to Universal Aviation, third-party ground handlers are no longer allowed to operate on the field, with all services—including pre-arrival coordination, on-site coordination, meet-and-greet, and support within airport facilities—now arranged directly with the airport’s internal team.

This marks a significant change to the planning process for those operators who previously worked with a preferred handler, as they must now coordinate permits, services, and payments directly with airport owner, Corporación Aeroportuaria del Este.

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