Arajet set to inaugurate low-cost airline in the Caribbean

The airline based in Santo Domingo will cover routes across the Caribbean, with direct connectivity from the Dominican Republic.

The President of the Dominican Republic himself, Luis Rodolfo Abinader Corona, saluted the initiative:

“Arajet will have the full support of the Dominican government, as they seek to grow tourism into the country and enable Dominicans living abroad to visit their home with low-priced air fares.”

Service from Las Americas International Airport will begin within a few weeks. Passengers can enjoy destinations across the Caribbean islands and Central America, but the final list of terminals is yet to be revealed.

Routes from the Dominican Republic to New York, Boston, Miami and Chicago will also be added on the list of Arajet services.

Victor Pacheco, the owner and founder of Arajet, commented with the occasion:

“The Dominican Republic and the wider Caribbean region are underserved by low-cost airlines and passengers deserve a more affordable way to travel in our market.

“We believe Arajet is well-positioned to transform the Santo Domingo Airport into a modern, new hub for destination and connecting traffic.

“We are excited that our passengers will be the winners by paying the lowest fares while flying on brand new air-planes.”

Bain Capital Special Situations and Griffin Global Asset Management will financially support this new project.

The latest destinations will be served by 737-8-200 Boeing planes. The company has also ordered 20 737 Max air crafts, boosting the Arajet fleet to 40 air planes.

“The 737 Max is the perfect fit for Arajet and it is an honour to welcome this exciting new operator to the Boeing family.

“Flying an exclusive 737 Max fleet will enable Arajet to save on fuel, maintenance and operations costs, and pass those savings on to its customers,” commented Mike Wilson, sales VP Latin America & Caribbean at Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

The first jet of the order was visited by president Abinader during the official launch event hosted in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

source: breakingtravelnews.com