Dominican airline Arajet plans to have low-cost direct flights from South America to New York and Miami by 2025.
The Dominican low-cost airline, Arajet, entered fully into the South American market, adding direct flights between the United States and several major cities in South America. All this with the premise of maintaining rates accessible
The airline, founded in 2022, currently operates in 16 countries, covering 23 destinations. According to the company itself, its goal is to “democratize air travel, eliminating the economic barriers that have traditionally limited people’s mobility.”
At the moment the airline connects Santo Domingo with a variety of cities in the Caribbean, Central America and South Americaincluding popular destinations such as Mexico City, Lima, Bogota, Buenos Aires, Quito and Sao Paulo. However, it plans to further expand its network of destinations, adding Miami and New York to your list of direct routes.
This project was announced after the “open skies” agreement signed between the Dominican Republic and the US government, which allowed Dominican airlines to operate without restrictions in US territory.
Victor Pacheco, founder and CEO of Arajet, highlighted on his social networks the importance of this agreement for the company, emphasizing the opportunity that means for the airline to reach the American markets with rates considerably more low than the current ones. “Soon they will be able to fly from South America to New York and Miami through our hub in Punta Cana“, advertisement.
When will the new low-cost flights to New York and Miami be available?
Arajet plans to begin operations in the United States by 2025, with New York and Miami as first destinations. Due to its competitive prices, a ticket to North America could cost up to half. This would mark a strong presence in the market of trips between South America and the United States.
However, the airline seeks to connect 17 destinations in the United States by 2030 and position the company as a key player in the low-cost airline market.
Source: Ambito
