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Arajet inaugurated two new routes to USA, connecting to O'Hare International Airport Chicago (WORDS) and the Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) with Punta Cana (PUJ) and Santo Domingo (SDQ) respectively. Foto Arajet
Arajet, the dominican flag airline, has strengthened its growing presence in the USA with the launch of two exciting new routes, converting to Chicago and Boston in his fifth and sixth destination in the country. This expansion consolidates the Dominican Republic as the main air hub in the Caribbean, offering unparalleled connectivity at affordable prices.
Arajet lands in Chicago and connects the Midwest with the Caribbean
Arajet inaugurated its first route in the Midwest of the United States, connecting the Chicago O'Hare International Airport (WORDS) with the Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ).
This new service, which operates three times a week (on Monday, Tuesdays and Saturdays), opens a direct and affordable route for Midwestern travelers to one of the most popular destinations in the Caribbean, just in time for the winter season.
“Fly to Chicago O’Hare International Airport, one of the most important airports in the world, represents an exciting new chapter for Arajet as we continue to expand in the United States,” expressed Manuel Luna, Chief Communications Officer de Arajet. “This milestone opens the skies for Midwest travelers to discover the beauty of Punta Cana and connect with the rest of the region.”, while providing the Dominican community in Chicago with a direct and affordable option to travel home.”
The commissioner of Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA), Michael McMurray, He said this new route strengthens Chicago's global connectivity and offers travelers a warm-weather escape., in addition to providing the Dominican and Latino community with a convenient option to visit their loved ones.
As Arajet's second hub, Punta Cana also seamlessly connects passengers with 9 destinations in Latin America, including São Paulo, Buenos Aires, Lima and Mexico City.
Boston: a vital market for the Dominican diaspora
The next step in the expansion strategy of Arajet was the inauguration of its new route from Boston starting on 21 November 2025, connecting Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) with Las Américas International Airport Santo Domingo (SDQ).
The new route to Boston will operate four times a week (the Wednesdays, Thursday, friday and sunday), a strategic step as it is home to one of the largest Dominican communities in the United States, with around 200,000 Dominicans established in the region.
“Boston is a vital market for Arajet, since it is home to one of the largest Dominican communities in the United States,"said Victor Pacheco, CEO and Founder of Arajet. “This new route offers passengers an easy and affordable way to fly while offering seamless connections with more than 25 destinations in the Caribbean and Latin America.”
The Consul General of the Dominican Republic not Boston, Antonio Almonte, celebrated the inaugural flight, highlighting that it strengthens the ties between the Dominican Republic and its community in New England, an achievement facilitated by the open skies agreement with the United States.
New York sees increased frequencies
The airline increased its frequencies towards New York–Newark (EEA), operating two flights daily since the past 19 of November, highlighting its consolidation and sustained growth in the US market.
The airline explained that they maintain their usual morning frequency, with departure from Santo Domingo at 6:10 a.m. and arrival in Newark at 9:30 a.m., and added a night frequency, leaving at 7:10 p.m. and arriving at 10:30 p.m., offering greater flexibility for business travelers, sightseeing, family visits and connections.
Arajet He pointed out that this decision responds to the high seasonal demand in the New York market., where the company has consistently reported occupancy rates above 85%.
The airline also reported that in the month of October it was once again the third airline with the highest passenger traffic in the country with a total of 115 one thousand 536 people transported, not including connections, with which they reached more than 130 thousand in that month.
According to data published on the Civil Aviation Board website, Arajet transported the 8.8% of passengers who flew at Dominican airports in the month of October, Therefore, it continues with an upward trend compared to the rest of international airlines.. Similarly Arajet accumulated the 90% of passengers transported between Dominican airlines, being Bogotá, Buenos Aires and Medellín are the routes with the greatest passenger movement of said airline..
The strengthening of air connectivity has been key in the rise of Dominican tourism; according to official figures, between January and September 2025 the Dominican Republic received 6,575,073 visitors by air, consolidating the country as a leader in the Caribbean and evidencing the importance of expanding routes to large issuing markets such as New York.
According to statistics from the Civil Aviation Board (JAC), Arajet has transported more than a million passengers in 2025, and plans to close the year with 1,500,000 mobilized travelers, including connecting passengers, a milestone for an airline with just over three years of operation.
This direct flight from Santo Domingo consolidates the efforts to turn the Dominican Republic into a connection hub for the Americas, as passengers flying from Boston will be able to conveniently connect with more than 25 destinations in the Arajet network, including highlights like Aruba, Colombia, Costa Rica and Guatemala.
After the addition of flights to Miami, Orlando and New York at the beginning of this year, Arajet was positioned as the third airline with the highest passenger volume in the Dominican Republic—only behind JetBlue and American Airlines—which validates its high-value model and its modern Boeing fleet. 737 MAX.
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