Santo Domingo.- Arajet, the Dominican flag carrier airline, increased its frequencies to New York–Newark (EWR), operating two daily flights since November 19th, highlighting its consolidation and sustained growth in the US market.
The airline explained that they are maintaining their usual morning frequency, departing from Santo Domingo at 6:10 a.m. and arriving in Newark at 9:30 a.m., and added a night frequency, departing at 7:10 p.m. and arriving at 10:30 p.m., offering greater flexibility for business travelers, tourism, family visits and connections.
Arajet pointed out that this decision responds to the high seasonal demand of the New York market, where the company has consistently reported occupancy rates above 85%.
The airline also reported that in October it was again the third airline with the highest passenger traffic in the country with a total of 115 thousand 536 people transported, excluding connections, which brought them to more than 130 thousand that month.
According to the data published on the Civil Aviation Board’s website, Arajet transported 8.8% of the passengers who flew in Dominican airports in the month of October, thus continuing an upward trend compared to the rest of international airlines. Similarly, Arajet accumulated 90% of the passengers transported among Dominican airlines, with Bogotá, Buenos Aires, and Medellín being the routes with the highest passenger movement for said airline.
The strengthening of air connectivity has been key to the rise of Dominican tourism; according to official figures, between January and September 2025 the Dominican Republic received 6,575,073 visitors by air, consolidating the country as the leader of the Caribbean and highlighting the importance of expanding routes to major source markets such as New York.
According to statistics from the Civil Aviation Board (JAC), Arajet has transported more than one million passengers in 2025, and projects to close the year with 1,500,000 travelers mobilized, including connecting passengers, a milestone for an airline with just over three years of operation.
“We are committed to offering a safe service, where the passenger receives the greatest value for their money; New York is a key market for Dominicans and for tourism, especially at this time when families long to reunite to celebrate the Christmas holidays,” said Victo Pacheco Méndez, CEO & Founder of the airline.
The new schedule of two daily flights makes Arajet one of the most competitive options for traveling between Santo Domingo and New York, reaffirming its mission to democratize the skies and expand connectivity between the Dominican Republic and the world.
About Arajet
Arajet is the flagship airline of the Dominican Republic. Recognized at the World Aviation Summit as the Best New Airline in the World in 2023. Starting operations in 2022, it operates two bases: Las Américas Airport in Santo Domingo and Punta Cana International Airport, with a new fleet of Boeing 737 MAX. The airline offers safe and economical travel to and from the Dominican Republic and various destinations in North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean.
