Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – Arajet, the Dominican Republic’s flagship low-cost airline, made historical past this week with its inaugural flight to the USA, marking a significant milestone within the nation’s aviation business.
Flight 2100 departed Las Américas Worldwide Airport (SDQ) in Santo Domingo and landed at Miami Worldwide Airport (MIA) with 168 passengers on board. The flight, operated on a Boeing 737 Max 8 plane named Los Haitises, was greeted with a celebratory water salute and a heat welcome from U.S. and Dominican officers.
The launch follows the latest Open Skies Settlement between the Dominican Republic and the USA, which goals to extend air connectivity and promote financial, cultural, and tourism exchanges between each nations.
“It is a historic second for Arajet and for the complete Dominican Republic,” mentioned Víctor Pacheco Méndez, CEO of Arajet. “This primary flight to Miami, the capital of Latin America, is just the start of our dedication to providing environment friendly and extra reasonably priced journey for our passengers.”
The arrival ceremony at Gate E10 included the waving of Dominican and American flags from the cockpit and a symbolic jersey trade between Arajet executives, Miami Worldwide Airport representatives, and Caroline O’Connor, President of Enterprise Operations for the Miami Marlins.
Arajet will initially function 4 weekly flights between Santo Domingo and Miami. Because of robust demand, the airline introduced plans to extend the frequency to each day service this summer season. As well as, it would launch a brand new route from Punta Cana to Miami, additionally with each day departures.
“We proudly welcome Arajet Airways to MIA and thank them for making Miami-Dade County their first vacation spot within the U.S.,” mentioned Ralph Cutié, Director and CEO of Miami Worldwide Airport. “Their new service supplies one other reasonably priced journey choice for residents and brings extra guests to our vibrant neighborhood.”
Dominican Republic Consul Basic in Miami, Geanilda Vásquez, lauded the achievement, stating: “This flight is an achievement that displays the expansion of our aviation sector and the rising connectivity that advantages each Dominicans and people who want to go to our nation.”
Since its inception 30 months in the past, Arajet has flown over two million passengers. Its growth into the U.S. market alerts the airline’s rising regional affect and dedication to offering world-class service and reasonably priced worldwide journey choices.
Vacationers can e-book flights and be taught extra at www.arajet.com.
