The ultra-low-cost Caribbean airline, Arajet, based out of Las Américas International Airport, in Santo Domingo (SDQ), Dominican Republic, has commenced the introduction of two new routes to Latin America.
Arajet now operates from:
- From November 2, Las Américas International Airport (SDQ), in Santo Domingo to Old Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador, and
- From November 3, Las Américas International Airport (SDQ), in Santo Domingo to José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) in Guayaquil, Ecuador
Photo: Arajet
The airline is making history with its new routes, connecting Santo Domingo and the two Ecuadorian cities, being the first airline to ever connect the two destinations directly from the Dominican capital.
Arajet’s schedule to Ecuador
Arajet will fly the service twice-weekly, operating from Santo Domingo to Quito on Mondays and Fridays, and Santo Domingo and Guayaquil on Thursdays and Saturdays.
The airline will follow the below flight schedule, with all flight durations near the 3-hour mark in both directions.
Headed for Quito
DM3880 departing from Las Américas International Airport (SDQ), in Santo Domingo at 16:00, and arriving at Old Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador at 18:15.
Source: Flightradar24
DM3881 departing from Old Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador at 19:00, and arriving at Las Américas International Airport (SDQ), in Santo Domingo at 23:15 the same day.
Bound for Guayaquil
DM3550 departing from Las Américas International Airport (SDQ), in Santo Domingo at 16:00, and arriving at José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE), in Guayaquil at 18:45.
Source: Flightradar24
DM3551 departing from José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE), in Guayaquil at 19:30, and arriving at Las Américas International Airport (SDQ), in Santo Domingo at 00:25 the following morning.
Non-stop growth for Arajet
Since Arajet commenced operations on September 15 this year, the airline has built itself a unique route map with Arajet being the sole operator on most of its routes. Arajet’s CEO and founder, Victor Pacheco Méndez, stated:
“By offering cheaper tickets to the Dominican public, we are now able to develop and provide our guests with economical air travel. Their favorable response is accelerating Arajet’s expansion. We have pledged to revolutionize the skies of the region and want to ensure that we keep our word by offering the lowest fares.”
The airline plans to connect 19 routes to 11 countries by the end of this year.
Photo: Arajet
Arajet already operates flights from Santo Domingo (SDQ) direct to :
Mexico City (MEX), Monterrey (MTY), Cancun (CUN), El Salvador (SAL), San Jose Costa Rica (SJO), Guatemala City (GUA), Lima (LIM), Cali (CLO), Barranquilla (BAQ), Cartagena (CTG), Saint Maarten (SXM), Aruba (AUA), and Curaçao (CUR).
Source: Arajet
Where to next?
Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) in Kingston, Jamaica commences on November 14
- José María Córdova International Airport (MDE), in Medellín, Colombia commences on December 5
- El Dorado International Airport (BOG), in Bogotá, Colombia commences on December 6
- Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) are in its sights, with their launch date yet to be announced
- Flights to the USA are also in the planning stages, with the airline working with the Dominican government to receive the required permissions to start routes. Boston is high on the airline’s wishlist.
Arajet has a fleet of five Boeing 737 MAX 8, however, has an order for 20 Boeing 737 MAX 200.
Source: St Vincent Times