Arajet Surpasses Five Million Passengers Since 2022 Launch

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Dominican ultra-low-cost carrier Arajet has officially surpassed five million passengers transported across its network, reaching the operational milestone just over four years after commencing commercial service in September 2022. The airline commemorated the achievement during a scheduled flight to New York City, where the five-millionth traveler was presented with complimentary round-trip tickets across the airline's scheduled route system.

The achievement reflects a steep acceleration in passenger volumes for the Santo Domingo-headquartered airline. During the first six months of 2026, Arajet carried 1,022,593 passengers, representing a 63.7% increase compared to the 624,706 travelers handled over the same period in 2025. In full-year 2025, the carrier moved 1,480,278 customers, marking a 37% year-over-year rise over 2024. Having established a corporate operational target in January to exceed two million passengers in 2026, current flight metrics confirm the carrier is pacing ahead of schedule.

Rapid Expansion Across Dual Operating Bases

Arajet's operating model centers on developing dual connecting hubs at Las Américas International Airport in Santo Domingo and Punta Cana International Airport. Across these two gateways, the carrier provides point-to-point services into the Dominican Republic while offering transfers between North America, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.

Today, Arajet's network encompasses more than 30 scheduled destinations distributed across 17 countries. Among its leading origin-and-destination markets, Colombia, Mexico, the United States, Argentina, and Peru generate the highest seat demand. Primary trunk routes linking the Caribbean nation with Medellín, Bogotá, Mexico City, and Buenos Aires have driven consistent passenger loads throughout recent scheduling cycles.

South American Point-to-Point Acceleration

The Argentine market has proven a primary catalyst for Arajet's regional traffic growth. According to official performance metrics released by the Dominican Civil Aviation Board, bilateral traffic reached 141,470 point-to-point travelers during the first half of 2026, jumping 205.6% compared to the prior-year period. Nonstop flights linking Buenos Aires with Punta Cana emerged as the single busiest route in Arajet's entire continental route map.

To support elevated holiday travel demand, Arajet operates scheduled Boeing 737 MAX 8 rotations connecting Punta Cana with Buenos Aires Ezeiza, Córdoba, Rosario, and Mendoza, alongside seasonal frequency increases. The airline has also outlined upcoming network extensions into Venezuela, targeting direct services to Caracas and Valencia between March and April 2027, subject to regulatory authorization from Venezuela's National Institute of Civil Aeronautics (INAC).

Boeing 737 MAX Fleet and Continental Hub Strategy

All Arajet scheduled flights are operated using an all-Boeing 737 MAX fleet. Powered by CFM International LEAP-1B engines, the aircraft deliver double-digit reductions in fuel consumption and acoustic emissions compared to prior-generation single-aisle jets, providing the operating cost economics necessary to sustain low-fare point-to-point and transfer pricing.

"Reaching five million passengers reflects the trust travelers have placed in our low-fare model and our operational reliability," stated Víctor Pacheco Méndez, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Arajet. "Our objective remains expanding air connectivity across the Americas, ensuring that more travelers can fly affordably while establishing the Dominican Republic as an indispensable continental connecting hub."