Arajet's First Flight to Puerto Rico: A Historic Milestone

Arajet Launches First Flight to Puerto Rico, Fulfilling Abinader's Vision Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – A historic moment for Dominican aviation occurred on June 4th, 2025, with the inaugural flight of Arajet airline from the Dominican Republic to San Juan, Puerto Rico. This event marks a significant step forward in bilateral relations and aligns with President Luis Abinader's vision for increased air connectivity. Victor Pichardo, director of the Dominican Airport Department (DA), expressed his enthusiasm at the event, stating, “La verdad es que hoy es un día histórico, donde felicitamos por esta importante iniciativa donde se realiza el primer vuelo hacia San Juan, Puerto Rico...” (Today is a historic day, where we congratulate this important initiative where the first flight to San Juan, Puerto Rico is carried out...). The successful launch of this flight underscores the benefits of the Open Skies agreement between the Dominican Republic and the United States, facilitating greater ease of travel and economic opportunities for both nations. The event was held at a Dominican airport and attended by several officials and representatives of Arajet. This new route is expected to boost tourism and trade between the two islands.