MIAMI- April 14, 2025 – Arajet, the Dominican Republic’s main flag carrier, successfully made its first flight to the United States on April 11. Flight 2100 took off from Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) in Santo Domingo and landed at Miami International Airport, marking a historic milestone for the airline and the Dominican aviation industry. The flight carried 189 passengers on a Boeing 737 MAX 8 named Los Haitises and was welcomed by MIA officials and representatives from the U.S. and Dominican governments.
We proudly welcome Arajet Airlines to MIA and thank them for making Miami-Dade County their first destination in the U.S. We look forward to their new flights bringing even more visitors to our community and providing another affordable option for our residents to travel to the Dominican Republic.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava
Arajet now operates four weekly flights between Santo Domingo and Miami. This summer, it will increase to daily flights and also daily service between Punta Cana and MIA. Since beginning operations 30 months ago, Arajet has already carried more than two million passengers, and this expansion into the U.S. market represents a significant step in strengthening the country’s presence in international aviation.
This is a historical moment for Arajet and for the entire Dominican Republic. This first flight to Miami, the capital of Latin America, is just the beginning of our commitment to offering efficient and more affordable travel options for our passengers, connecting this city with the entire continent and promoting tourism, business, and cultural exchanges between both nations.
Victor Pacheco Mendez, CEO of Arajet
In Miami, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue welcomed the flight with a water cannon salute before the aircraft was parked at gate E10. The Dominican and American flags were seen waving outside the cockpit in celebration.
This flight is an achievement that reflects the growth of our aviation sector and the increasing connectivity that benefits both Dominicans and those who wish to visit our country. I want to congratulate the aviation authorities from both countries, the Arajet team and all of those who made this possible.
Geanilda Vasquez, the Consul General of the Dominican Republic in Miami
During the ceremony, Pacheco, MIA representatives, and Caroline O’Connor, President of Business Operations for the Miami Marlins, exchanged a Dominican national baseball team jersey with a Marlins jersey as part of this iconic and historic celebration. Arajet’s expansion into the U.S. market underscores the rapid growth of the Dominican aviation sector and its ability to compete globally.
Miami International Airport, America’s busiest airport for international freight and the second busiest for international passengers, is receiving an unprecedented investment of $9 billion in capital improvements and maintenance upgrades. MIA offers more flights to Latin America and the Caribbean than any other U.S. airport and is also the leading economic engine for Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida, generating business revenue of $118 billion and approximately 60 percent of all international visitors to Florida annually.
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