in collaboration with Coca Cola arrived on the island, carrying the FIFA World Cup Trophy. On Saturday, November 2, 2019, a United States Air Force Boeing C-17 Globemaster III arrived with cargo and other humanitarian equipment. Amerijet was once a frequent operator at the airport with its Boeing 727-200F, until the airline retired the type in 2018. Upcoming new airlines Based on a recent report as of August 16, 2022, Venezuelan-based charter airline Sasca (in cooperation with Barbados' Executive Air and Blue Star), will soon begin operating flights in the Eastern Caribbean between Dominica and Barbados, Grenada, St.Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The flights will be operated by Jetstream 31 and Jetstream 32 aircraft. Facilities Passenger terminal The Passenger Terminal at the airport houses 10 airline check-in counters, the arrivals and departures area, and 2 Gates. Recently, there was an addition made to the terminal, which added an Executive Lounge that all arriving and departing passengers can utilize. The lounge is full of comforts and services at Douglas Charles Airport of Dominica. Lounge Seating, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Newspaper/ Magazine, Tourism Information and Bookings, Flight Monitors, Cultural Exhibits, Complimentary beverages, Complimentary snacks, Private Rest Rooms, Personalized Meet and Greets, Baggage Assistance, Assisted Immigration and Customs, and Taxi Arrangements. The lounge has many offerings and 3 categories of arrival and departure services. These include: An In-Lounge Service: A La Carte In Lounge services: Reserved Seating/Service area, Conference/Meeting Room, and a Complimentary Local Call. Arrival Services Concierge Arrival Services: Personalized Meet & Greet, Baggage Assistance, Taxi Arrangements, and Assisted Immigration & Customs. A La Carte Arrival Services: Personalized Meet & Greet, Baggage Assistance, Assisted Immigration & Customs, and Taxi Arrangements. Departure Services Basic: Lounge Security Screening, Boarding Announcements, Airside Access to the Departure Gate. Concierge Departure Services: Baggage Assistance, Check-in Assistance, Lounge Security Screening, Boarding Announcements, and Plane Boarding Assistance. A La Carte Departure Services: Baggage Assistance, Check-in Assistance, and Plane Boarding Assistance. Passenger gates With the recent commencement of service to Miami operated by American Airlines, a ground-level Passenger gate system was implemented. The terminal currently has three ground-level gates. Airlines and their respective gates are as follows: Ground-level (Gate 1) - American Eagle. Ground-level (Gate 2) - Not Assigned (No other airlines utilize the Parking Stand on the apron) - (Gate 2 - Airport terminal) - Air Antilles, Caribbean Airlines, InterCaribbean Airways, LIAT, Silver Airways All other turboprop airliners are