BUENOS AIRES, Argentina--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arajet, the Caribbean low-fare airline, today officially launched its new route in Argentina, with direct flights between Buenos Aires and Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic.
Argentina marks the airline's 22nd destination with a route network spanning 16 countries. It’s also the first time Ministro Pistarini International Airport (Ezeiza) in Buenos Aires is directly connected to Las Americas International Airport in Santo Domingo.
This direct flight of less than 8 hours is available 3 times a week; departing from Buenos Aires on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 04:25 a.m. and from Santo Domingo to Buenos Aires departing at 05:55 p.m. on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Connections are also available to Montreal and Toronto in Canada; Mexico City and Cancun in Mexico; Guatemala City in Guatemala; San Jose in Costa Rica; San Salvador in El Salvador and several destinations in the Caribbean, making Santo Domingo the new continent hub.
Carlos Mesa, Senior Vice President of Customer Experience, highlighted the importance of Argentina to the Dominican Republic as one of the top 5 countries of origin for tourists: "Now Argentines will be connected to the Caribbean better than ever. For the first time, we will have a direct flight between our two capital cities; a demonstration that Arajet has kept its word to democratize the skies of the region by connecting the entire continent at the best prices and with the best experience and quality of our in-flight services."
"Air traffic has been consolidating month by month at all airports in the country, and October was the first post-pandemic month that we exceeded 2019 passenger traffic values,” said Sebastián Villar Guarino, Ezeiza Airport's General Manager. “Several airlines have confirmed increases in domestic and international flights in November and December. In this context, we are delighted to welcome Arajet to our airport, consequently reaching 30 airlines operating at Ezeiza International Airport and favoring Argentina's connectivity."
Gustavo Hernando, the Dominican Republic Ambassador to Argentina, expressed gratitude to the airline and its representatives for welcoming the Dominican government's request to promote tourism and regional connection. The ambassador also expressed appreciation to the Argentine authorities for approving and welcoming this new route, which will continue to expand and strengthen the ties of friendship between both nations on the benefit of tourism and trade between their citizens.
Travelers from Argentina who fly Arajet to Santo Domingo will enjoy the beauty and historical importance of its Colonial Zone, the "Primacy of America" and a World Heritage Site. The Dominican Republic offers its warm people, and its beautiful tropical beaches at 20 minutes from the airport such as Boca Chica, Guayacanes, Juan Dolio, also Bayahibe at 45 minutes away. Arajet also offers a service from the airport to Punta Cana at no additional cost, and it is a trip of less than two hours.
Arajet has an extensive route network of 22 destinations in 16 countries, more than 150 connections in North, Central and South America, interconnecting the entire continent at the lowest fare with industry-leading operational safety. Arajet expects to fly more than 7 million passengers in the next five years through its Santo Domingo Hub, with flights and fares for the benefit of the region's travelers. Tickets can be booked at www.Arajet.com.
About Arajet
Arajet is the first low-fare airline in the Caribbean region and started operations in September 2022 from its base at Las Americas Airport in Santo Domingo, under its airline operator certificate (AOC) from the Dominican Republic. Arajet will operate a new fleet of Boeing 737MAX-8 aircraft that provide safe and affordable travel to and from the Dominican Republic to several destinations in North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean region. For more information, visit www.Arajet.com.
