Santo Domingo.– Air Berlin, Europe’s fourth largest airline in terms of European traffic, is to offer UK passengers long haul flights to Punta Cana and Samana from Stansted Airport for the first time.

Starting 7th November 2008, new long haul connections are servicing from via the airline’s major hub in Düsseldorf, just over one hour flight time from London Stansted. For the winter season 2008/09, connecting flights from Stansted to a total of nine long haul destinations are available for booking.

Titus Johnson, Air Berlin Country Manager for the UK & Ireland, said: "Air Berlin has a great reputation for providing full service at lower fares, and we're excited to now be able to offer travelers from London, East England and beyond, even more choice to an exciting range of long haul destinations.

The other flights announced are Miami and Fort Myers, Varadero (Cuba), Mombasa, Bangkok and Male, which can be booked online (airberlin.com).