"Arajet is committed to making air travel accessible and affordable for the Dominican community and American tourists alike, and New York is a key market to strengthen our U.S. presence," Victor Pacheco, the CEO and founder of Arajet, said in a statement shared with TPG, adding that the new flights will help "establish Arajet as a new competitive carrier for U.S. travelers booking vacations and getaways as well as visiting home and family. "
Arajet, which was founded in 2022, operates a fleet of 10 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
Beyond Arajet, several airlines already operate direct flights between the New York area and Santo Domingo, including United Airlines from EWR and both JetBlue and Delta Air Lines from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
The Newark route marks a further U.S. expansion for the airline even before its debut in the country. That comes April 11 when Arajet's first-ever U.S. flights begin with service between Santo Domingo and Miami International Airport (MIA). Flights from Santo Domingo to San Juan's Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) in Puerto Rico will follow on June 4. Then on June 13, the carrier plans to launch flights between MIA and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) near one of the Dominican Republic's popular areas for beach resorts.
In total, the carrier flies to more than twenty destinations across the Caribbean, Latin America and beyond including flights to Argentina Brazil Aruba Costa Rica among others . The airline also flies two cities Canada : Montreal Toronto .
Newark isn't end Arájets expansion plans Carrier told TPG it plans add more routes wouldn't offer details .
Arajet operates as budget carrier three fare bundles passengers choose Smart Plan includes personal item does include carry-on checked bag ticket fare Comfort Plan includes one checked bag seat selection option change flight Extra Plan includes both carry-on checked bag seat selection priority boarding up three flight changes .
Baggage fees start $39 .99 per leg carry-on bag $24 .99 per leg first checked bag purchased during booking Those prices jump $100 per leg carry-on bag $80 per leg checked bag purchased airport .
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