David Collado inaugurates Arajet's flight to New York

Newark, New Jersey - Thirty years later, Arajet became the first Dominican airline to connect Santo Domingo with New York/Newark.

Flight DM 2310, carrying 185 passengers, arrived at 10:30 a.m., led by the Dominican Republic's Minister of Tourism, David Collado; the director of the Dominican Institute of Civil Aviation, Igor Rodríguez; and the founder and CEO of Arajet, Víctor Pacheco. They raised the flags of the Dominican Republic and New Jersey from the cockpit as a symbol of the conquest of this new destination on the aircraft's network. This makes it the third in the United States, along with Miami (MIA) and San Juan (SJU), and the twenty-eighth in the entire Americas.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and Arajet celebrated the launch of daily, nonstop service between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Santo Domingo Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) on Monday with an event in New Jersey, also attended by Congressman Adriano Espaillat, Jesús Vázquez, Dominican Consul in New York, José Santana, Dominican Consul in New Jersey, and other government and congressional officials. This new route offers travelers a direct and affordable connection between the New York metropolitan area and the Caribbean.

Arajet CEO and founder Víctor Pacheco announced, "Offering this route has always been our main objective since the beginning of our operations, since New Jersey and New York are the areas where the largest Dominican diaspora is concentrated and are also the states that contribute the most tourists to the Dominican Republic. Thanks to Arajet, all those passengers will now have a daily option to travel to our country with low prices and first-class service."

Minister David Collado emphasized the importance for the country of having a national hub that offers the connectivity that Arajet is providing. "Our goal is to increase the country's connectivity, which is why we are focused on achieving the Open Skies Treaty, so that Dominican airlines can offer routes that bring more tourists to the country, but also allow Dominicans abroad to come to the country at fair prices," he stated.

Arajet, headquartered in Santo Domingo and Punta Cana, operates a modern fleet of Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. Since its launch in 2022, the aircraft has rapidly expanded to 26 destinations in 17 countries and recently surpassed the two million passenger mark. With an 81% share of the Dominican market, Arajet continues its mission to redefine air travel in the Americas through flexible fares, reliable service, and a customer-centric approach.

This achievement was made possible in part by the Open Skies Agreement, which facilitates greater connectivity between the Dominican Republic and the United States.

Flights begin June 16 and are available now, with round-trip fares starting at $262 USD. One-way tickets are offered from $127 USD from Newark to Santo Domingo and from $135 USD return. The route serves as a vital link between the United States and the Dominican Republic, especially for the Dominican community with deep cultural and family ties in the New York metropolitan area.

Arajet will fly daily between Santo Domingo and Newark starting today, and this expansion into the U.S. market represents a significant step toward strengthening the country's presence in international aviation.

Once in Santo Domingo, travelers can explore the country's vibrant cities, beaches, and heritage sites, or easily connect to 24 destinations in Latin America and the Caribbean through Arajet's expanding network. The new service to Newark not only strengthens cross-border connections but also positions Newark as a strategic hub for regional travel, offering easy access through direct transit connections and proximity to Manhattan.