Wayne-based Eastern Airlines launching flights at PHL

The Wayne, Pa.-based carrier will offer nonstop service between Philadelphia and Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Wayne-based Eastern Airlines is launching its service at PHL (Philadelphia International Airport) on December 14. The newest air service will begin offering nonstop flights twice per week to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, said the Philadelphia Business Journal.

PHL CEO Chellie Cameron pointed out the advantages the launching will bring. “Having Eastern Airlines as one of our partners supports a local company and helps connect underserved markets to the Greater Philadelphia region. So much of travel right now is Visiting Friends and Relatives [VFR]. Yet many Philadelphia-area residents have been unable to make direct connections to visit loved ones from their home airport. By offering destinations like Port-Au-Prince and Santo Domingo from Philadelphia, Eastern is making travel more accessible to so many of our neighbors when they are ready to travel.”

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Eastern Airlines will launch its PHL service with nonstop flights twice per week to Port-Au-Prince (PAP) and Santo Domingo (SDQ). The airline will use Boeing 767 aircraft, which also allows Eastern to carry cargo. Eastern offers passengers the highest baggage allowance at PHL, up to six checked bags (first two checked bags, up to 70lbs/32kg, are free).

Earn Philly´s affection

“We are excited to launch service at our hometown airport, and to offer more non-stop options to the Philadelphia community. With an all-widebody fleet, Eastern is able to carry more of what our customers want to bring on their journeys,” said Eastern’s CEO Steve Harfst. “Additionally, he said that the company aims to “earn this city’s affection,” which will ultimately “help us to invest here long-term.”

The company signed a three-year lease in Wayne last summer, relocating from High Point, N.C.

Information about the new airline, destinations, baggage policy and service can be found at goeasternair.com.