Arajet, the Dominican Republic’s flag carrier, posted the strongest May in its history, reinforcing its rapid growth and expanding presence in the country’s aviation sector.
According to data released by the Dominican Republic Civil Aviation Board (JAC), Arajet carried more than 163,000 passengers on flights to and from the country in May 2026, excluding connecting traffic. The performance allowed the airline to capture more than 10% of all passenger traffic entering or leaving the Dominican Republic during the month.
The results strengthen Arajet’s position as the country’s third-largest airline by passenger volume, trailing only JetBlue and American Airlines.
JAC figures also highlight the growing contribution of Dominican carriers to the national aviation market. Dominican airlines transported a combined 176,201 passengers during May, with Arajet accounting for 94% of that total. Skyhigh represented nearly 4%, while Air Century contributed approximately 2%.
When connecting passengers traveling through Arajet’s Santo Domingo and Punta Cana hubs are included, the airline’s total traffic exceeded 183,000 passengers in May, establishing a new monthly record for the company.
Buenos Aires emerged as Arajet’s busiest route during the month, followed by New York, Miami, Medellín and Bogotá, underscoring the strength of the airline’s network across key markets throughout the Americas.
The United States remained Arajet’s largest market, representing approximately 23% of all passengers carried. Argentina accounted for 18%, while Colombia represented 17%. Together, these three countries generated nearly 60% of the airline’s total passenger traffic.
The latest results reflect Arajet’s continued expansion and the success of its regional connectivity strategy, which is helping position the Dominican Republic as a leading air transportation hub in the Americas.
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