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2025 is already shaping up to be an incredible year in travel with new flight routes and abundant affordable travel options.  

And if Detroit Metro Airport is a convenient airport for you then we have even more good news. Delta has singled out this U.S. airport as the departure point for 2 new nonstop flights to popular Caribbean destinations.  

So where can you go? And that all important question, how much will it cost? 

Here’s what you need to know:  

New Flights To Punta Cana, Dominican Republic 

Delta is launching new Saturday flights from Detroit Metro Airport to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. These flights will launch on May 10 and are currently scheduled to operate until August 2.  

We love the convenience of Saturday flights and the joy of spending a full week in the sun.  

So how much do these flights cost? I looked at flight prices for soon after the flights’ launch in mid-May. Flying out on May 17 and returning on May 24 would cost $724 for a round-trip flight.  

This route has an outbound flight time of 4 hours 19 minutes and an inbound flight time of 4 hours 50 minutes.  

This price is based on a basic economy class ticket, which means you can’t select your seats and that the flight is non-changeable.

New Flights To Nassau, Bahamas  

Delta isn’t content with just one new Caribbean flight route. They’re also launching new flights from Delta Metro Airport to Nassau in the Bahamas (landing at Lynden Pindling International Airport).  

If you want to escape to paradise this winter, then you’ll be pleased to hear that Delta has just relaunched a weekly nonstop route between the two destinations. These flights are available now and are scheduled to run until April 12.  

This is the only nonstop flight route between these two cities, making the Bahamas more accessible than ever for those living in or around the metro Detroit area.  

So how much would these flights set you back? I looked at flights flying out on February 8 and returning on February 15. These would cost $768 for a roundtrip flight.  

This route has an outbound flight time of 3 hours 29 minutes and an inbound flight time of 3 hours 34 minutes.  

Just like the sample route above, this price is based on a basic economy class ticket which means you can’t select your seats and that the flight is non-changeable. To upgrade to a main cabin ticket would cost $848 (or an additional $80 per person).  

Benefits of a main cabin ticket include the ability to select and change your seat and cancel your ticket for full credit if needed.  

Exploring A Caribbean Island Paradise  

The flight prices to visit both Punta Cana and Nassau from Detroit are relatively similar, but which island paradise is right for you?  

Both offer incredible beaches. In Punta Cana, you’ll find powdery white sand beaches that stretch for miles. Juanillo Beach and Arena Gorda Beach are considered two of the best in the resort.  

Nassau also boasts stunning white sand beaches that look like the front of a postcard! Cabbage Beach and Cable Beach are considered the best in this resort.  

Both Nassau and Punta Cana are also great spots for scuba diving, but strong currents in Punta Cana mean the diving here can sometimes be unreliable. Meanwhile, Nassau is known for its shark encounters.  

Locations such as Shark Wall, Shark Arena, and Shark Runway (the clues in the name!) are the best spots for diving with sharks in Nassau. Stuart Cove’s Dive Bahamas offers Nassau’s best shark diving experiences. These cost $242 per person.  

If you have one eye on your budget, then it’s worth noting that Punta Cana tends to be more affordable than Nassau. Like-for-like hotels are cheaper in Punta Cana, and everyday expenses such as restaurants and experiences are cheaper than in Nassau too.  

According to Budget Your Trip, the average daily cost (per person) in Punta Cana is $174, while the average daily cost in Nassau is $228. But of course, these costs can vary wildly depending on the standard of accommodation you choose, as well as what you plan to see and do on your trip.  

Tor Brierley

Tor has been writing for more than 20 years and has visited 25 countries (and counting!) She specializes in European and family travel and never says no to new adventures.

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JetBlue is one of the nation’s favorite low-cost airlines, so it’s exciting to hear that they’re expanding their network with more European routes.  

JetBlue now flies transatlantic routes from New York and Boston, but it is their Boston hub that will benefit from two exciting new routes in 2025.  

Starting from May 22 next year, JetBlue will launch new nonstop routes to both Madrid and Edinburgh.

These are two incredible and culture-rich destinations that are well worth exploring!  

Here’s everything you need to know:  

Flights To Madrid And Edinburgh 

JetBlue is introducing two new flight routes.

These will depart from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and fly to either Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain, or Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, Scotland.  

Both of these routes will launch on May 22, 2025.  

JetBlue already flies a seasonal service to Edinburgh that departs from New York JFK airport, but now their passengers will have a second departure airport option to choose from.  

The route to Madrid is not only the first to the city, it’s also the first one ever that JetBlue has flown in Spain.  

Both routes are available to book now, and if you’re fast, then you might be able to take advantage of their introductory and celebratory fare rates.  

JetBlue is advertising roundtrip fares to both destinations, with prices starting from $449 right now.

Affordable Flight Deals 

To see if these prices were available, I pulled up a couple of sample routes on the JetBlue website.   

First up, a round-trip nonstop flight from Boston To Madrid.

This is based on departing from Boston on June 8 and returning on June 15, although other dates in the same month had identical prices.  

The total cost for a Blue Basic ticket (with free hand baggage but no hold luggage) is currently $943.   

If you’re more interested in the charms of summer in Scotland, then a round-trip nonstop flight from Boston to Edinburgh has similar price points.  

If you’re more interested in the charms of summer in Scotland, then a round-trip nonstop flight from Boston to Edinburgh has similar price points.

Flying on Sunday, June 8, and returning on June 15 will cost $978.

Again, this is based on a Blue Basic ticket. If you want to upgrade to a Blue fare, which gives you one hold bag, free seat selection, and no change or cancellation fee, then this will cost an additional $180.

Why Visit Madrid In The Summer 

Both of these new flight routes are seasonal summertime routes, so you may be wondering why you should visit Madrid in the summer.  

This is an architecturally beautiful city, so exploring the buildings, the incredible museums, and Europe’s largest palace should all be on your list of things to do.  

The Royale Palace in Madrid covers a whopping 135,000 square meters and boasts 3,418 rooms. It holds an incredible array of unique works of art and treasures. Standard admission costs 20 euros ($20.86) per person.  

In terms of summer-specific entertainment, you can enjoy everything from summer cinema to swimming pools. Because of the high temperatures in the summer, Madrid boasts a huge number of government-run swimming pools, so there’s always somewhere to take the plunge and cool off if the heat gets too much.  

Why Visit Edinburgh In The Summer 

Edinburgh in the summer is busy, bustling, and chaotic. But that only adds to its charm! The city is a riot of color, entertainment and fun.  

One of the very best reasons to visit the city in the summer is for the Edinburgh festival.  

The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is iconic. It is the world’s largest performance arts festival, spanning 25 days with an eyewatering itinerary of events.

In 2024, it featured more than 51,446 scheduled performances of 3,746 different shows across 262 venues from 60 different countries.  

In 2025, the event will take place from August 1 – August 25, and tickets are already on sale now.  

Edinburgh is a wonderfully pretty city, and summer is a great time to explore the many gardens that you can see from the vantage point of the castle.  

You can also use the city as a base to explore the wider beauty of the Scottish countryside, with its lochs, meadows, and mountains.   

Tor Brierley

Tor has been writing for more than 20 years and has visited 25 countries (and counting!) She specializes in European and family travel and never says no to new adventures.

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