Arajet Launches United States Operations, Begins Selling Tickets for Flights to and from San Juan and Miami

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 17, 2025--

Arajet, the Dominican flagship airline, today launched its United States operations, offering flights between the Dominican Republic and Miami and San Juan, Puerto Rico, with New York coming soon. Tickets for flights to 25 destinations are now on sale, with one-way fares starting as low as $84, and flights will begin from Miami on April 11 and San Juan on June 5.

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“Arajet is excited to welcome American tourists and the diaspora community with low fares to the Dominican Republic and more than 20 exciting destinations,” said Victor Pacheco, CEO and founder of Arajet. “Miami, San Juan, and coming soon New York represent strong tourism markets, and beginning U.S. operations with flights from these cities is the next step towards realizing our vision of the DR as a new travel hub of the continent. This is the beginning of our U.S. operations, and these routes will expand tourism in our region, making it easier for travelers to discover our country and connect to exciting destinations in neighboring Caribbean islands as well as Central and South America.”

As the first low-fare airline in the Caribbean region, Arajet will make travel accessible for tourists and the 2.4 million Dominican diaspora community. In just two years of operations, Arajet has increased local tourism and flown more than 1.2 million passengers in 2024 with an 80% average on-time arrival rate. The new U.S. routes mark a significant milestone for the airline, now serving 26 destinations across 17 countries. The airline begins its U.S. service with flights from Miami and San Juan, and plans to expand from there with the first direct flight between the DR and New York in 30 years expected to start in June 2025.

The three routes will connect passengers with direct flights to Santo Domingo (SDQ) from Miami International Airport (MIA) and San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) to Santo Domingo, Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) at a frequency of four times per week, and Miami travelers can also fly direct to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) via six flights per week. Once in the Dominican Republic, passengers can easily connect to several destinations, including: Aruba (AUA); Bogotá (BOG) and Medellín (MDE), Colombia; Costa Rica (SJO); El Salvador (SAL); Guatemala (GUA); Cancún (CUN) and Mexico City (NLU), Mexico; Curaçao (CUR). Flights will begin from Miami (MIA) to Santo Domingo (SDQ) on April 11, 2025, from Miami (MIA) to Punta Cana (PUJ) on June 13, 2025, and from San Juan (SJU) to Santo Domingo (SDQ) on June 4, 2025.

"Arajet's operations between the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico represent an estimated economic impact of about $10.4 million and will boost the arrival of more international visitors, adding approximately 58,000 additional seats to the current market inventory. For the Government of Puerto Rico, it is a priority to support all airlines that help strengthen the island's air connectivity and improve market competitiveness, and we are determined to continue working hand in hand with the Dominican Republic to exponentially grow our tourism together," said Puerto Rico’s Governor González Colón.

Arajet passengers can choose from Smart, Comfort, and Extra packages for the fare and experience that suit their needs, with features such as extra legroom, a checked bag, priority boarding, etc. On board, the airline’s crew brings the warmth of the DR with the highest level of service, including in-flight food and beverage with unique Dominican products.

To book an Arajet flight, visit www.arajet.com.

About Arajet
Arajet is the first low-fare airline in the Caribbean region. After beginning operations in 2022, it operates two bases, in Las Americas Airport in Santo Domingo and Punta Cana International Airport, with a fleet of new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The airline provides safe and affordable travel to and between the Dominican Republic and various destinations in North, Central, and South America, and the Caribbean. For more information, visit www.arajet.com.

Arajet, the Dominican flagship airline, today launched its U.S. operations. (Photo: Business Wire)

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Mark Scheifele had a goal and three assists, Jonathan Toews scored for the fourth consecutive game and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Minnesota Wild 6-2 on Thursday night.

Toews also had an assist, Gabriel Vilardi and Josh Morrissey each had a goal and an assist, and Tanner Pearson and Logan Stanley scored as Winnipeg tied its season high for goals.

Connor Hellebuyck made 32 saves as the Jets won their fourth straight following an 11-game losing streak (0-7-4). Winnipeg is 9-1-1 in its past 11 games against the Wild, including six straight wins in Minnesota.

Danila Yurov and Marcus Johansson scored for the Wild, who are 1-3-2 in their last six games. Jesper Wallstedt made 14 saves in two periods; Filip Gustavsson had eight in the third.

Minnesota had the game’s first 10 shots on goal, but Winnipeg scored first when, with a two-man advantage, Toews poked in a rebound of Vilardi's shot.

It was the 900th career point for Toews, who last had goals in four straight games in March 2014. He had three goals in his first 42 games this season.

Pearson put home his own rebound with 11 seconds left in the opening period. A one-timer from Morrissey made it 3-0 eight seconds later.

It was the fastest two goals scored since the franchise relocated to Winnipeg. Ron Hainsey and Chris Thorburn scored seven seconds apart for the Atlanta Thrashers on Dec. 2, 2008.

Yurov got the Wild within 3-1 early in the second period, but Stanley scored on a slap shot, Vilardi on a rebound and Scheifele went bar down later in the frame for his 13th career four-point game.

Morrissey’s assist on Vilardi’s goal gave him 90 career multipoint games, passing Dustin Byfuglien for the most by a defenseman in Jets history.

Jets: Host the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday.

Wild: Begin a three-game trip Saturday at Buffalo.

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Winnipeg Jets left wing Cole Koepke (45) tries to slap the puck away from Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Johansson (90) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)

Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt (30) stops a shot as defenseman Jared Spurgeon, left and defenseman Daemon Hunt, second from right, tries to clear Winnipeg Jets center Jonathan Toews (19) and center Gabriel Vilardi (13) from the goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 15, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)

Winnipeg Jets left wing Tanner Pearson (70) hits the puck over Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt to score a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Logan Stanley, second from right, celebrates with right wing Nino Niederreiter (62), center Vladislav Namestnikov (7) and center Cole Perfetti (91) after scoring against the Minnesota Wild during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)

Winnipeg Jets center Jonathan Toews (19) scores a goal as he's checked by Minnesota Wild defenseman Jake Middleton (5) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 15, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)