Dominican low-cost airline Alajet announced its flight from Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) on Monday (November 25) in a ceremony attended by Punta Cana Group executives, Dominican aviation authorities and Alajet’s leadership team. Operations have officially begun. The airline began operations on October 27th.
CEO and founder Victor Pacheco said the company continues to expand its network of destinations, connecting the tourism center with North America from Canada to Argentina.
What’s more, this month is special, he said, as Alajet Airlines will surpass 1 million passengers (including transit passengers) in 2024, making it the first Dominican airline to reach this figure in a single year. said.
Promoting tourism and connectivity
“For Arajet, through the combination of our strong destination network and the over 200 connections we currently offer, we are providing more opportunities for tourists to visit the Dominican Republic at the lowest market prices. Pacheco added that its main objective is to “transform the Dominican Republic into a new continental aviation hub.”
“Today, we celebrate a major step in the tourism development and air connectivity of the Dominican Republic with the arrival of Alajet to Punta Cana Airport. Since its founding, this airline has been committed to quality, efficiency and the expansion of opportunities for our country. ” said Frank Elias Rainieri, CEO of Punta Cana Group.
Giovanni Rainieri, Airside Operations Director at Punta Cana Airport, explained that Alajet’s new hub in Punta Cana is having a positive impact on the local economy.
He pointed out that operating an airline would create jobs and support a wide range of industries. Rainieri also pointed out that the thousands of tourists and business travelers arriving aboard Alajet will also contribute to the economic growth of Punta Cana and the surrounding region.
“This strategic partnership responds to our mission to remain the airport with the highest air traffic, receiving 68% of the tourists visiting the Dominican Republic,” emphasized Giovanni Rainieri.
Punta Cana Airport shared that it maintains a commitment to innovation, which has helped make it one of the top airports in Latin America.
The airport reports that its continued growth means it connects 75 cities in 34 countries through 58 airlines, serving more than 9 million passengers each year.
The airline shared that Punta Cana Airport will be Alajet’s third destination in the Dominican Republic, with flights to and from Bogota, Cartagena and Medellin in Colombia. Cancun and Mexico City. Quito and Guayaquil in Ecuador. Toronto and Montreal. Kingston, Jamaica. Lima, Peru; São Paulo, Santiago de Chile, Buenos Aires.
The airline said it will continue to operate from Las Americas International Airport and Cibao International Airport, aiming to provide “an unforgettable experience with the highest international quality standards.”
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