Arajet continues to consolidate its growth in the Dominican Republic’s aviation market. During September 2026, the airline carried 158,407 passengers on flights to and from the country, excluding connecting passengers, placing it second in the ranking of airlines with the highest passenger traffic, behind only JetBlue.
According to statistics from the Dominican Civil Aviation Board (JAC), the airline recorded 62% year-over-year growth, compared with the 97,797 passengers it carried in September 2025. Including connecting passengers, Arajet reported a total of 180,841 passengers during the month.
JetBlue led the ranking with 243,955 passengers, while Copa Airlines recorded 122,220 passengers, American Airlines 115,406, Delta Air Lines 94,763, and United Airlines 94,288.
United States, Colombia, and Argentina Lead Arajet’s Main Markets
The United States was Arajet’s largest market in September, with 43,021 passengers, followed by Colombia, with 35,413, and Argentina, with 21,164. Mexico ranked fourth with 16,356 passengers, followed by Puerto Rico, Peru, Brazil, and Canada.
Among the airline’s busiest routes, Bogotá ranked first with 18,413 passengers, followed by Newark, serving the New York metropolitan area, with 16,952, and Buenos Aires, with 16,025. Miami and Medellín also posted strong passenger volumes, with 15,654 and 15,569 travelers, respectively.
Arajet Focuses on Strengthening Connectivity
Víctor Pacheco, CEO and founder of Arajet, highlighted that these results reflect the airline’s evolution since beginning operations in 2022 and its growing ability to compete with international carriers.
The airline attributes its growth to a strategy focused on competitive fares, network expansion, and strengthening the Dominican Republic as an air connectivity hub for the Americas.
With these results, Arajet aims to further expand its international presence while contributing to the development of tourism, trade, and regional connectivity.