Arajet Airways, the flagship provider of the Dominican Republic, made historical past this week because it accomplished its first-ever flight to the US.
Flight 2100 departed from Las Américas Worldwide Airport (SDQ) in Santo Domingo and landed at Miami Worldwide Airport (MIA), marking a serious milestone for each the airline and the Dominican aviation business.
The Boeing 737 Max 8 plane, named Los Haitises, carried 189 passengers and was welcomed in Miami with a water salute and ceremonial fanfare. The arrival was attended by officers from each the U.S. and Dominican governments, in addition to airport authorities. The occasion comes on the heels of the Open Skies Settlement, designed to spice up air journey and connectivity between the 2 nations.
Arajet, which has already transported over two million passengers in simply 30 months of operation, is now increasing into the U.S. market with this new Miami route. The airline will initially supply 4 weekly flights between Santo Domingo and Miami, growing to day by day service this summer season. Arajet additionally introduced a forthcoming day by day route between Punta Cana and Miami.
“This can be a historic second for Arajet and for all the Dominican Republic,” stated Víctor Pacheco Méndez, CEO of Arajet. “This primary flight to Miami, the capital of Latin America, is only the start of our dedication to providing environment friendly and extra inexpensive journey for our passengers. Connecting this metropolis as the start for North America will promote tourism and enterprise and cultural exchanges between each nations.”
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Upon arrival at Gate E10, the Dominican and American flags had been displayed from the cockpit in celebration.
“We proudly welcome Arajet Airways to MIA and thank them for making Miami-Dade County their first vacation spot within the U.S.,” stated Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “We sit up for their new flights bringing much more guests to our group and offering one other inexpensive choice for our residents to journey to the Dominican Republic.”
Geanilda Vasquez, Normal Consul of the Dominican Republic in Miami, praised the launch: “This flight is an achievement that displays the expansion of our aviation sector and the growing connectivity that advantages each Dominicans and people who want to go to our nation. I wish to congratulate the aviation authorities from each international locations, the Arajet workforce and all of those that made this attainable.”
As a part of the celebration, Arajet executives, MIA representatives, and Caroline O’Connor, President of Enterprise Operations for the Miami Marlins, exchanged jerseys—one from the Dominican nationwide baseball workforce and the opposite from the Marlins.
Arajet’s entry into the U.S. market highlights the Dominican Republic’s rising presence in worldwide aviation and its concentrate on inexpensive, high-quality service.
Flights with Arajet could be booked at www.arajet.com.
