Caribbean airline Arajet adds latest US route, promises 2 new cities soon
One if by land, two if by sea ... four if by Dominican budget airline Arajet?
The discount carrier that made its U.S. debut in April will add Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to its burgeoning route map beginning Nov. 30.
The flights from Santo Domingo's Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) will operate four days a week (hence the play on Henry Longfellow's famous poem) on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Tickets for the new Santo Domingo-to-Boston route are on sale with prices starting at $170 one-way.
"The Boston area is home to one of the largest Dominican communities in the U.S. and serves as a key hub for education, business, and tourism," Victor Pacheco, CEO of Arajet, said in a statement.
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Additional US routes coming
An Arajet spokesperson also hinted at plans to announce two more U.S. cities soon but declined to reveal the specifics.
So far, the airline has announced or launched flights to only four U.S. destinations: BOS, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) and Miami International Airport (MIA). The latter two will gain nonstop links to the popular vacation destination of Punta Cana.
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Still, there are clearly ample growth opportunities for Arajet.
The airline's Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft can reach any city in the Eastern U.S., including large gateways like Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Growing route map
Boston is not Arajet's only addition this winter. The carrier will also add its new longest route (3,734 miles) from SDQ to Buenos Aires' Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) Dec. 12. The route will operate twice a week.
Arajet took off in 2022 with plans to build Santo Domingo into a connecting hub linking North and Latin America. It aimed to offer a low-fare alternative to Copa Airlines' "Hub of the Americas" at Panama City's Tocumen International Airport (PTY).
"Arajet's presence in major U.S. markets will capture strong demand for low-fare, high-quality service between North America and Latin America, reflecting our commitment to building a bridge between the regions and opening new travel opportunities for both leisure and business travelers," Pacheco said.
With the latest additions, Arajet's map will extend from EZE in the south to Mexico City's Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU) in the west, BOS in the north and St. Maarten's Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) in the east, data from aviation analytics firm Cirium shows.
Arajet will compete with JetBlue Airways on the new Santo Domingo-to-Boston route, Cirium schedules show.
As a budget airline, Arajet offers travelers a choice of three upfront bundled fares that vary in their prices and offerings, such as checked or carry-on bags and seat selection.
Travelers who select its cheapest, no-frills Smart fare can opt to purchase add-ons a la carte, not unlike the process of booking with a U.S. discounter like Frontier Airlines or Spirit Airlines.
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