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Arajet, a low-cost airline based in the Dominican Republic, is planning to expand its services into the United States this summer. The airline flew over one million passengers last year across 16 countries from its two bases in the Dominican Republic. Arajet aims to establish a hub in the region by launching flights to three U.S. destinations.
The carrier operates a hub-and-spoke model from its hubs at Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) in Santo Domingo and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ). Arajet began operations in September 2022 with a Boeing 737 MAX fleet and opened its second base at PUJ in October 2024. Currently, it offers direct flights to 23 destinations across North, Central, and South America.
Arajet has expressed interest in starting flights to the United States despite facing objections from several stakeholders. With recent approval of its Open Skies agreement, Arajet CEO and Founder Victor Pacheco confirmed plans to launch flights to New York City, Miami, and Puerto Rico. "This is an important milestone and we are excited to officially launch in the United States next year," said Pacheco.
