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Reports that low-fare airlines are crossing borders. Announcement by JetBlue of its first foreign route which will be to the Dominica Republic; America West which says it too is adding routes in Canada and Mexico; Flight information from Air Tran; Low fares from Frontier Airlines which is looking to expand to the Bahamas and Bermuda.

This article reports on the recent developments in the airlines industry of Dominican Republic. While most airline passengers book their tickets online, pay with plastic and confirm flights via automated phone systems, Dominican travelers remain wedded to using the dozens of local travel agents who serve as the community's gatekeepers. Now, after five years in business, Queensland-based JetBlue is joining them, making the Dominican Republic its first foreign target. The airline offers as many as 25 flights to the Dominican Republic out of New York, including seven nonstops, each day during peak season. JetBlue charges$ 266 for a round trip to the Dominican Republic, versus S336 for American. INSET: Luggage limits lead to losses.

The article focuses on the incorrect delivering of two unaccompanied minors to their destinations by U.S. airline company JetBlue and discusses their boarding of the flights from Santiago airport in the Dominican Republic.

Presents updates on the Network route planning conference in the U.S. as of April 2004. Launch of the concept of the Network Planning Forum; Announcement made by JetBlue Airways of its first service to the Dominican Republic during the opening day of the Network; Plans of Flyblu to begin flights from Great Britain to Florida.

Comments on the decision made by JetBlue airlines to make the Dominican Republic its first international destination in June 2004. Countries targeted by JetBlue.