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Punta Cana, La Altagracia, DR. – Arajet, the low-price airline of the Caribbean, officially inaugurated its operations from the Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) in an event headed by Igor Rodríguez General Director of IDAC and Víctor Pichardo Executive Director of the Airport Department, as well as representatives of the airline and from the airport, to which they began their flights on October 27, with which they continue.
Víctor Pacheco, CEO and Founder of Arajet, indicated that the airline continues to expand its destination network and connect this important tourist hub with the American continent from Canada to the southern cone. In addition, he reported that this month is doubly special because Arajet surpassed one million passengers flown in 2024 (including passengers in transit), being the first time in history that a Dominican airline reaches this figure in a year.
“For Arajet it is a commitment to boost the arrival of tourists to the country by offering them more opportunities to visit the Dominican Republic with the lowest prices on the market through our robust network of destinations and the more than 200 combinations of connections that we currently have,” he said. Pacheco who added that the great objective is to “turn the Dominican Republic into the new air hub of the continent.”
“Today we celebrate a great step in the development of tourism and air connectivity in the Dominican Republic, with the arrival of Arajet at the Punta Cana Airport; an airline that, since its inception, has demonstrated a firm commitment to quality, efficiency and the expansion of opportunities for our nation,” said Frank Elías Rainieri, CEO of the Puntacana Group.
“We deeply appreciate Arajet's trust in our infrastructure, in the capacity of the Punta Cana team and in the potential of our nation. This is just the beginning of a long and successful collaboration, and we assure you that you will find in us a committed ally to continue growing and reaching new goals,” Rainieri emphasized.
“Through this hub in Punta Cana, Arajet is creating a direct economic impact in our region. The operations of this airline will contribute significantly to the generation of jobs, both at the airport and in various associated areas. The thousands of tourists and business travelers who will arrive through Arajet will not only enjoy our sun and beaches, but will also boost the economy of Punta Cana and its surroundings,” said Giovanni Rainieri, Director of Airside Operations at Punta Cana Airport. .
“This type of investment and growth in connectivity not only reinforces Punta Cana's position as one of the most important tourist destinations in the Caribbean, but also opens new possibilities for local businesses, favoring the growth of small and medium-sized companies and stimulating domestic tourism. This strategic alliance responds to our mission to continue being the airport with the highest air traffic in the Dominican Republic, receiving 68% of the tourists who arrive in our country,” emphasized Giovanni Rainieri.
Punta Cana Airport has maintained its commitment to innovation, which has allowed it to be one of the best airports in Latin America, with constant growth, today handling 68% of the country's tourist air traffic, connecting with 75 cities in 34 countries through 58 airlines and moving more than 9 million passengers a year.
They explained that the Punta Cana Airport becomes Arajet's third destination in the Dominican Republic and they will be flying to and from Bogotá, Cartagena and Medellín in Colombia; Cancun and Mexico City in Mexico; Quito and Guayaquil in Ecuador; Toronto and Montreal in Canada; Kingston, Jamaica; Lima, Peru; Sao Paulo, Brazil and Santiago de Chile.
Arajet flights from Las Américas International Airport are maintained and also from Cibao International Airport to continue offering a memorable experience with the highest international standards.
Arajet is currently the Dominican airline that has recorded the most passenger movement, surpassing the barrier of 100,000 passengers for several consecutive months, managing to maintain a milestone in the country's commercial aviation.
About Arajet
Arajet is the first low price airline in the Caribbean region, recognized at the world aviation summit as the best new airline in the world; It began operations in September 2022 from its base at Las Américas Airport in Santo Domingo, under its air operator certificate (AOC) from the Dominican Republic. Arajet operates a new fleet of Boeing 737MAX-8 aircraft that provide safe and affordable travel to and from the Dominican Republic to various destinations in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean region.
About Punta Cana Airport (PUJ)
Opened in 1983, it is the first private aerodrome for international commercial use in the world, handling 68% of the air traffic in the Dominican Republic.
Likewise, it is the one with the greatest connectivity in the Caribbean, linking 75 cities and 34 countries through 58 airlines, and it is the first airport in the country to obtain the record of 9 million passengers in movement.
The Punta Cana Airport has 33 boarding gates, 38 aircraft parking spaces and 7 VIP lounges. It has its own Recycling and Incineration Center, where 60% percent of the waste it generates is recycled.
It has been awarded for eight consecutive years the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) award, granted by the Airports Council International (ACI), as “Best Airport by Size and Region” in the 5 to 15 category. million passengers per year in the Caribbean and Latin America, placing it among the best airports in the world, based on the experience of travelers