Exclusive: Dominican Low-Cost Carrier Arajet Wants to Disrupt NYC Market
Photo Credit: Arajet operates an all-Boeing fleet of 737 Max aircraft. Arajet
Skift Take
This summer, there will be an average of 43 daily flights between New York and the Dominican Republic. However, with just four flights a week, will Arajet’s new service threaten the incumbents?
A new airline says it will lower average fares for travel between New York and the Dominican Republic. On Monday, low-cost carrier Arajet is set to announce its first route to the New York area. The carrier will connect its Santo Domingo hub with Newark Liberty International in New Jersey from June 16.
Arajet describes its entry to the market as a “reprieve” for travelers who face high fares with existing operators. A huge Dominican diaspora and the Caribbean nation’s popularity as an inbound leisure destination make flights from New York big business.
However, Skift analysis of Cirium Diio data suggests Arajet will face extremely stiff competition. By the first week of August, there will be a total of 101 nonstop flights between the New Yo
