Newark Liberty International Airport Welcomes Arajet With New Nonstop Service to Santo Domingo

New Route Increases Connectivity Between the U.S. and the Caribbean

Arajet and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey celebrated the launch of nonstop service between Newark (EWR) to Las Américas Santo Domingo Airport (SDQ) with the inaugural flight from the Dominican Republic to EWR on June 16. While passenger numbers decline in North America, the Dominican Republic’s airlines have increased their total number of passengers carried by 25% this year, led by Arajet, the Caribbean nation's new low-price airline.

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Minister of Tourism of the Dominican Republic, David Collado, and the founder and CEO of Arajet, Victor Pacheco, raised the Dominican and New Jersey flags from the cockpit to demonstrate the importance of this new destination in the airline's network.

The full flight with 185 passengers arrived yesterday, headed by the Minister of Tourism of the Dominican Republic, David Collado, and the founder and CEO of Arajet, Victor Pacheco. Together, they raised the Dominican and New Jersey flags from the cockpit to demonstrate the importance of this new destination in the airline's network, which becomes the third in the United States, along with Miami (MIA) and San Juan (SJU), and the 28th in the Americas. This achievement was partly made possible thanks to the Open Skies Agreement, which facilitates greater connectivity between the Dominican Republic and the United States. The new route between Santo Domingo and Newark represents a significant step in strengthening the country's presence in international aviation.

“This new route isn’t just about travel, it’s about cultural connections,” said Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole. “With the largest Dominican community outside the DR right here in the New York-New Jersey region, Arajet’s nonstop service to Santo Domingo strengthens the cultural, economic, and family ties that unite our communities. We welcome Arajet to Newark Liberty and to continue expanding affordable, accessible international options for the millions who rely on our airports.”

“Offering this route has been the main objective since the beginning of our operations, with the goal to serve the large Dominican diaspora in New Jersey and New York as well as the many tourists flocking to the Dominican Republic. Thanks to Arajet, these passengers can now easily travel to our country with low prices and world-class, daily service,” said Arajet founder and CEO Victor Pacheco.

Arajet, with headquarters in Santo Domingo and Punta Cana, operates a modern fleet of Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. Since launching in 2022, the airline has quickly expanded to 28 destinations in 17 countries and recently surpassed the milestone of two million passengers. With an 81% share of the Dominican market, Arajet continues its mission to redefine air travel in the Americas through flexible fares, reliable service, and a customer-first approach.

Travelers from New York, New Jersey, and surrounding areas can now book affordable, direct flights to the Caribbean and beyond. Daily flights are available now, with roundtrip fares starting at $262 USD. One-way tickets are offered from $127 USD from Newark to Santo Domingo and $135 USD on the return. Once in Santo Domingo, travelers can explore the country’s vibrant cities, beaches, and heritage sites—or seamlessly connect to 24 destinations across Latin America and the Caribbean through Arajet’s expanding network. The new Newark service strengthens cross-border connections and positions EWR as a strategic hub for regional travel, offering easy access via direct transit links and proximity to Manhattan.

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About Arajet

Arajet is the first low-cost airline in the Caribbean region and was recognized at the World Aviation Summit as the best new airline in the world. The airline began operations in September 2022 from its base at Las Américas International Airport in Santo Domingo under the Dominican Republic’s Air Operator Certificate (AOC). Arajet operates a modern fleet of Boeing 737 MAX-8 aircraft, offering safe, reliable, and affordable service to and from the Dominican Republic across key destinations in North, Central, and South America, as well as the Caribbean. For more information, visit www.Arajet.com.

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