ARAJETlow -cost airline of the Dominican Republic He successfully conducted his first flight to the United States. The DM 2100 flight took off from Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) in Santo Domingo and landed at the International Airport of Miami (MINE).
The company highlighted the fact as a “Hitoric”. “This achievement was partly possible thanks to the Open Skies Agreement, which facilitates greater connectivity between the Dominican Republic and the United States.
The flight transported 168 passengers in a Boeing 737 Max 8 named Los Haites, and was received by the authorities from the airport of Miami as well as American and Dominican government representatives.
ARAJET It will be flying from this Monday, April 14, four times a week between Santo Domingo and Miamiand from summer the frequency will increase seven flights a week. In addition, he informs that he will add the route between Punta Cana and Miamialso with seven weekly frequencies.
The flight in Santo Domingo was fired by Monika Infante CEO of Aerodom and Ariel Yánez on behalf of the Embassy of the United States in Dominican Republic.
Two million passengers
ARAJET has already transported more than two million passengersand this expansion In the US market it represents a significant step to strengthen the presence of the country in international aviation.
The document highlights that ARAJET recognized to Pablo Mejía Durán as the first Dominican passenger in flying to the United States with the airline who said: “I am proud to travel through ARAJET To visit my family in Miamiit is our Dominican airline and we have to support it. “
“This is a transcendental moment for ARAJET And for all Dominican Republic“He said Víctor Pacheco MéndezCEO of ARAJET. “This first flight to the capital of Latin America, Miamiit’s just the beginning of our commitment to offer efficient and more affordable travel options for our passengersconnecting this city with the entire continent and promoting tourism, business and cultural exchanges between both nations. “
In Miami The flight was received with a Welcome water jet and celebration until the aircraft was parked in the Gate E10 where the Dominican and American flags were waved.
“We proudly welcome you ARAJET Airlines and we thank you for MIA to be their first destination in the United States, “said Ralph Cutié Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Miami International Airport.
“We hope that their new flights attract even more visitors to our community and provide our residents with another affordable option to travel to the Dominican Republic“The executive added.
On your part, the Consul general of the Dominican Republic in MiamiGeanilda Vásquez, celebrated the flight stating: “This flight is an achievement that reflects the growth of our aviation sector and the growing connectivity that benefits both the Dominicans and those who want to visit our country. I want to congratulate the authorities of aviation of both countries, to the team of ARAJET Already all who made it possible. “
The expansion of ARAJETwhich has already flown more than two million passengers From the beginning of its operations 30 months ago, to the US market underlines the rapid growth of the Dominican aviation sector and its ability to compete globally.
