Arajet increased its service between Santo Domingo and Newark (EWR) to two daily flights starting November 19, a strategic move aimed at capturing high demand during the winter season. According to information provided by the carrier, this operational expansion coincides with a solid performance in October, moving over 130,000 passengers including connections.

The Dominican airline adjusted its schedule to offer travelers greater flexibility. In addition to the standard morning flight, which departs Las Américas International Airport at 06:10 and lands in Newark at 09:30, a new evening frequency has been added. This second service takes off from Santo Domingo at 19:10 and arrives at the U.S. terminal at 22:30.

This decision responds to the need for connectivity between the Dominican Republic and the New York tri-state area, where the company maintains load factors exceeding 85%.

Preguntas frecuentes
  • ¿Cuándo comenzó Arajet a operar dos vuelos diarios entre Santo Domingo y Newark?

    La compañía incrementó el servicio a dos frecuencias diarias a partir del 19 de noviembre.

  • ¿Cuáles son los horarios de los vuelos entre Santo Domingo y Newark tras la ampliación?

    El vuelo matutino sale de Las Américas a las 06:10 y llega a Newark a las 09:30; la nueva frecuencia sale a las 19:10 y arriba a Newark a las 22:30.

  • ¿Qué ocupación reporta Arajet en sus rutas hacia el área triestatal de Nueva York?

    La aerolínea mantiene factores de ocupación superiores al 85% en esa ruta.

  • ¿Cuál es la proyección de Arajet para el cierre de 2025 en términos de pasajeros?

    Arajet proyecta cerrar 2025 movilizando 1.5 millones de pasajeros.

Market Share Growth

During October, Arajet once again ranked as the third-largest airline by passenger traffic in the Dominican Republic. According to statistics from the Civil Aviation Board (JAC), the company transported 115,536 point-to-point passengers. When adding connecting traffic, the total figure surpassed 130,000 travelers.

Official data indicates that the airline captured 8.8% of total international passengers passing through Dominican airports during the month. Within the segment of national airlines, its dominance is absolute, concentrating 90% of the movement. Routes to Bogotá, Buenos Aires, and Medellín stood out as the highest volume performers for the carrier's network.

2025 Year-End Projections

The capacity increase to the United States is part of a broader strategy to capitalize on tourism flows and VFR (Visiting Friends and Relatives) traffic. Between January and September 2025, the Dominican Republic received over 6.5 million visitors by air.

Year-to-date, the airline has surpassed the one-million passenger mark and projects closing 2025 with 1.5 million travelers mobilized.

"We are committed to offering a safe service, where the passenger receives the best value for their money," stated Victor Pacheco Méndez, CEO and founder of the airline.

"New York is a key market for Dominicans and for tourism," the executive added, "especially during this season when families yearn to reunite to celebrate the Christmas holidays."