Windsorites now have more options for direct flights to sunny destinations.

The inaugural Air Transat  flight between Windsor and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic took off Monday morning.

The flight was 85 per cent sold, with many Americans on board.

Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens was at the airport to see off the first plane.

Air Transat will offer weekly flights from Windsor to Punta Cana on Mondays between now and April 4, 2016.

Sunwing is launching its first direct flight from Windsor to Cancun on Monday afternoon.

Air Transat and Sunwing join Air Canada, Porter, West Jet and National as flight options at the Windsor International Airport.