Arajet, the Dominican Republic’s low-cost airline, has officially launched operations from Punta Cana Airport (PUJ), further extending its network across the Americas.
This move positions Punta Cana as Arajet’s second operational hub within the country and aims to connect the region’s primary tourist center with 14 new destinations across North and South America.
Arajet’s expanded route network from Punta Cana includes Kingston, Jamaica; Lima, Peru; Mexico City and Cancun, Mexico; Bogotá, Cartagena, and Medellín, Colombia; Quito and Guayaquil, Ecuador; Toronto and Montreal, Canada; São Paulo, Brazil; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Santiago, Chile.
Arajet CEO and Founder Víctor Pacheco expressed pride in creating new opportunities for travelers to reach the eastern Dominican Republic, which he described as “the most important tourist center in the Caribbean and the second most significant in the Americas.” He added, “For Arajet, it is a firm commitment to continue democratizing the skies and connecting the continent from Canada to Argentina at the best market prices with world-class service.”
The expansion also aligns with Punta Cana Airport’s vision of enhancing passenger mobility and solidifying its status as the Dominican Republic’s busiest airport. The facility connects 75 cities across 34 countries through 58 airlines, welcoming over 9 million passengers annually. Giovanni Rainieri, Airside Operations Director at Punta Cana Airport, emphasized the airport’s commitment to innovation and expressed gratitude for the new partnership with Arajet. “This strategic alliance allows us to maintain our status as the airport with the highest air traffic in the Dominican Republic, receiving 68% of the country’s tourists,” he stated.
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Arajet’s recent growth marks a significant rise in its influence in the Dominican air travel market. The airline has consistently exceeded 100,000 passengers per month, accounting for over 7% of all passengers traveling to and from the Dominican Republic.