Arajet

Arajet launched on September 15, 2022, with a flight from Santo Domingo to Barranquilla, Colombia. It is the Dominican Republic's flag carrier and largest airline, operating as an ultra-low-cost carrier. The airline's name comes from the Taíno word for macaw, a bird that ranges across the Americas, reflecting its ambition to connect the region. Arajet is based in Santo Domingo and operates hubs at Las Américas International Airport and Punta Cana International Airport. It serves 27 destinations in 18 countries, including routes to Toronto, Montreal, Mexico City, São Paulo, and multiple Caribbean islands.

Founded by Víctor M. Pacheco Méndez and co-founder Mike Powell, Arajet traces its roots to Dominican Wings, a charter airline established in 2014. In 2021, the company rebranded to Arajet and shifted to a scheduled low-cost model. The airline has backing from Bain Capital and Griffin Global Asset Management. Arajet operates a fleet of Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, one of the youngest in the Americas. It carried over 3 million passengers by mid-2025 and aims to reach 7 million annually by 2028 with 40 planes.

Arajet has won several awards, including World's Best New Airline at the CAPA Awards 2023 and Company of the Year from Latinvex. It is the first Dominican carrier in 30 years to gain IATA membership and IOSA safety registration. The airline markets itself as democratizing air travel, with a focus on affordable fares, flexible bundles, and Dominican warmth in service. Its network spans North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean, with plans to add routes to Mendoza and Rosario in Argentina. [edit]