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Back in December, I wrote about a low-cost airline and the flag carrier of the Dominican Republic named Arajet. Its operations began in September 2022 with a flight to Colombia’s Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAO). The carrier began flying to the United States this year with Miami International Airport (MIA) and San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) as destinations. Last month, Arajet announced plans to add 4x weekly flights to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). The airline also sought DOT permission to serve any cities it chooses in the United States and it began selling tickets last month. A few days ago (on April 11th), Arajet completed its first flight between Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) in Santo Domingo and Miami International Airport (MIA)
The flight transported 189 passengers on a Boeing 737 MAX 8 named “Los Haitises” and was met by MIA officials and representatives from both the United States and Dominican Republic governments.
Arajet flew more than one million passengers in 2024. This represents more than 7% of the total number of passengers flying to and from the Dominican Republic and its two hubs offer flights to 25 destinations in 17 countries. It operates a fleet of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
The Open Skies Air Transport Agreement between the Dominican Republic and the United States eliminated restrictions on flight routes and frequencies between the two countries. American tourists can now enjoy affordable, direct routes to the Dominican Republic. Arajet wants to fly to the following US destinations:
- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
- Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
- Miami International Airport (MIA)
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
- Orlando International Airport (MCO)
- San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU)
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Miami International Airport (MIA), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), and San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) are currently bookable on Arajet’s site. The Miami flights will run 4x weekly before later shifting into daily service. Newark begins daily on June 16th and San Juan will begin on June 4th with 4x weekly flights.
Víctor Pacheco Méndez, CEO of Arajet, said:
This is a historical moment for Arajet and for the entire Dominican Republic. This first flight to Miami, the capital of Latin America, is just the beginning of our commitment to offering efficient and more affordable travel options for our passengers, connecting this city with the entire continent and promoting tourism, business, and cultural exchanges between both nations.”
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, added:
We proudly welcome Arajet Airlines to MIA and thank them for making Miami-Dade County their first destination in the US. We look forward to their new flights bringing even more visitors to our community and providing another affordable option for our residents to travel to the Dominican Republic.”
Anthony’s Take: Before writing about the airline in December, I had never even heard of Arajet. The routes it is choosing make sense based on populations wanting easy access to family and vacationers looking to the Dominican Republic for some time in the sun.
(Image Credits: Arajet.)
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