Arajet

ICAO: DWI Active as of Dec 11, 2025

66

Active Routes

2234

Flight Observations

29

Unique Destinations

27

Origin Airports

1453

Avg Route Distance (mi)

3749

Longest Route (mi)

5

Domestic Routes

61

International Routes
About Arajet

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Arajet, with the ICAO code DWI, is an ultra-low-cost carrier and the flag carrier of the Dominican Republic. Initially founded as Dominican Wings in 2014, the airline underwent a rebranding and officially launched its operations as Arajet on September 15, 2022, with its first flight to Mexico City. It was established with a mission to enhance aviation connectivity across the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean.

The airline's main operational bases and hubs are strategically located in the Dominican Republic at Santo Domingo Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) and Punta Cana (PUJ). Arajet operates a modern and growing fleet exclusively composed of Boeing 737 MAX 8 narrow-body aircraft. As of November 2025, its fleet consists of 12 aircraft, and it has further orders for additional MAX 8 and higher-density MAX 200 models to support its expansion.

Arajet's route network primarily focuses on connecting destinations across the Americas, including North America, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, offering international-only flights. The airline has recently expanded its services to the United States, with planned flights to cities like New York and Miami commencing in the second quarter of 2025. As an ultra-low-cost carrier, Arajet is not a member of any major global airline alliances such as Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or Oneworld. Its services are characterized by affordable base fares, with options for "flexible bundles" that allow passengers to customize their travel experience by purchasing additional services like baggage and preferred seating.

What Travelers Say

Traveler reviews for Arajet present a mixed picture, highlighting both its advantages as a budget carrier and areas needing improvement.

What Travelers Love:**

  • Affordable Fares: Many passengers are drawn to Arajet due to its competitive and often significantly lower ticket prices, making travel more accessible across its network.
  • New and Clean Aircraft: The airline's modern fleet of Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft frequently receives positive remarks for being new, clean, and comfortable.
  • Direct Routes: Travelers appreciate the convenience of direct flights, especially for regional connectivity within the Americas, often avoiding layovers in the United States.

Common Complaints:

  • Hidden Fees and Baggage Issues: A recurring complaint centers on unexpected and substantial charges, particularly for baggage, with some travelers reporting confusing policies and being charged for items that typically qualify as personal items.
  • Delays and Cancellations: Numerous reviews mention frequent flight delays and cancellations, often with inadequate or no prior notification from the airline, leading to significant disruption and frustration.
  • Poor Customer Service and Communication: Many travelers criticize the airline's customer service, citing unhelpful staff, difficulty in contacting the airline, and a general lack of clear communication regarding flight changes or issues, sometimes resulting in passengers being stranded.
  • Limited In-flight Amenities: As an ultra-low-cost carrier, the absence of complimentary in-flight services such as free water, snacks, personal entertainment screens, or Wi-Fi is a common point of contention for passengers.

Overall Sentiment Summary:

Arajet is generally perceived as a viable option for budget-conscious travelers due to its low fares and modern aircraft. However, the overall traveler sentiment is often overshadowed by frustrations stemming from additional fees, frequent operational irregularities like delays and cancellations, and a consistently criticized customer service experience. Travelers often advise being thoroughly prepared for a no-frills experience and carefully reviewing all terms and conditions to avoid unexpected costs.

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Safety Information

Arajet, having commenced operations in September 2022, has a relatively young safety record. One reported incident includes a tail scrape during departure from Toronto on December 25, 2024. Another incident involved a false bomb alarm by passengers on a Santo Domingo flight in March 2024, which was handled by authorities.

A significant highlight in Arajet's safety profile is its achievement of the IOSA (IATA Operational Safety Audit) registration from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on November 5, 2025. This certification represents the highest global standard for operational safety auditing and marks Arajet as the first airline from the Dominican Republic to be included in the IOSA registry. Furthermore, the civil aviation authority of the Dominican Republic (IDAC) maintains an FAA International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) Category 1 rating**, indicating compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) safety standards. Arajet is also in the process of undergoing FAA certification for its impending operations into the United States. The airline does not appear on the EU Air Safety List of banned airlines.

The airline operates a remarkably young fleet of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, recognized as having the "second youngest aircraft fleet in the Americas and third youngest globally." This modern fleet generally contributes positively to safety and reliability. Arajet has also partnered with TrustFlight to implement a digital platform, Centrik 5, for its Safety Management System (SMS), Quality Management System (QMS), and Risk Management operations, aimed at proactive safety and compliance.

Based on available data, Arajet demonstrates a strong commitment to operational safety, underscored by its recent IOSA certification, its young and modern fleet, and its adherence to the safety oversight standards of the Dominican Republic's aviation authority. While it has experienced minor incidents in its early operational phase, the overarching commitment to international safety standards is evident. Arajet was also recognized as the "Best New Airline in the World at the CAPA Awards 2023."

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Route Network Map
Most Popular Routes
PUJ → EZE
Punta Cana International Airport → Ministro Pistarini Int'l
3749 miles
194 flights
B38M
145 flights
B38M
PUJ → NLU
Punta Cana International Airport → Mexico City Santa Lucía Airport
2002 miles
134 flights
B38M
SDQ → EWR
1824 miles
123 flights
B38M
SDQ → MDE
Las Américas International Airport → Jose Maria Cordova Int'l
933 miles
113 flights
B38M
112 flights
B38M
94 flights
B38M
PUJ → KIN
Punta Cana International Airport → Norman Manley Int'l
555 miles
67 flights
B38M
PUJ → GRU
Punta Cana International Airport → São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
3259 miles
67 flights
B38M
PUJ → SJU
Punta Cana International Airport → Luis Munoz Marin Intl
155 miles
65 flights
B38M
Top Destinations
PUJ (MDPC)
Punta Cana Int'l
Punta Cana
259 flights
17 routes
SDQ (MDSD)
Las Americas
Punta Caucedo
234 flights
14 routes
EZE (SAEZ)
Ministro Pistarini Int'l
Ezeiza
194 flights
1 route
MIA (KMIA)
Miami Intl
Miami
169 flights
2 routes
NLU (MMSM)
Mexico City Santa Lucía Airport
Santa Lucía
164 flights
2 routes
MDE (SKRG)
Jose Maria Cordova Int'l
Medellin/Rionegro
151 flights
2 routes
BOG (SKBO)
El Dorado Int'l
Bogota
149 flights
2 routes
CUN (MMUN)
Cancun Int'l
Cancun
145 flights
1 route
EWR (KEWR)
Newark Liberty Intl
Newark
123 flights
1 route
SJU (TJSJ)
Luis Munoz Marin Intl
San Juan
96 flights
2 routes
Top Origin Airports
PUJ (MDPC)
Punta Cana International Airport
Punta Cana
1073 flights
19 routes
SDQ (MDSD)
Las Américas International Airport
Santo Domingo
643 flights
15 routes
KIN (MKJP)
Norman Manley International Airport
Kingston
77 flights
2 routes
SJU (TJSJ)
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport
San Juan
57 flights
2 routes
LIM (SPJC)
Jorge Chávez International Airport
Lima
54 flights
2 routes
MIA (KMIA)
Miami International Airport
Miami
54 flights
2 routes
EWR (KEWR)
Newark Liberty International Airport
Newark
36 flights
1 route
MDE (SKRG)
Jose Maria Córdova International Airport
Medellín
34 flights
2 routes
GUA (MGGT)
La Aurora Airport
Guatemala City
25 flights
1 route
AUA (TNCA)
Queen Beatrix International Airport
Oranjestad
25 flights
1 route
Top Border Crossing Flights
PUJ (MDPC)
Punta Cana International Airport
Punta Cana, DO
259 flights
17 routes
SDQ (MDSD)
Las Américas International Airport
Punta Caucedo, DO
234 flights
14 routes
EZE (SAEZ)
Minister Pistarini International Airport
Ezeiza, AR
194 flights
1 route
MIA (KMIA)
Miami International Airport
Miami, US
169 flights
2 routes
NLU (MMSM)
General Felipe Ángeles International Airport
Santa Lucía, MX
164 flights
2 routes
MDE (SKRG)
Jose Maria Córdova International Airport
Medellin/Rionegro, CO
151 flights
2 routes
BOG (SKBO)
El Dorado International Airport
Bogota, CO
149 flights
2 routes
CUN (MMUN)
Cancún International Airport
Cancun, MX
145 flights
1 route
Longest Routes
EZE → PUJ
Minister Pistarini International Airport → Punta Cana Int'l
3749 mi
PUJ → EZE
Punta Cana International Airport → Ministro Pistarini Int'l
3749 mi
PUJ → SCL
Punta Cana International Airport → Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez Int'l
3598 mi
SCL → PUJ
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport → Punta Cana Int'l
3598 mi
PUJ → COR
Punta Cana International Airport → Ingeniero Ambrosio L.V. Taravella Int'l
3462 mi
Shortest Routes
AUA → CUR
Queen Beatrix International Airport → Hato Int'l
75 mi
PUJ → SJU
Punta Cana International Airport → Luis Munoz Marin Intl
155 mi
SJU → PUJ
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport → Punta Cana Int'l
158 mi
SJU → SDQ
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport → Las Americas
241 mi
SDQ → SJU
Las Américas International Airport → Luis Munoz Marin Intl
245 mi
All Routes
66 Total Routes
Showing 25 most popular routes
Route Destination Flights Distance Aircraft Last Seen
PUJ → EZE Ministro Pistarini Int'l
Ezeiza
194 3749 mi B38M Dec 10, 2025
PUJ → CUN Cancun Int'l
Cancun
145 1216 mi B38M Dec 11, 2025
PUJ → NLU Mexico City Santa Lucía Airport
Santa Lucía
134 2002 mi B38M Dec 11, 2025
SDQ → EWR Newark Liberty Intl
Newark
123 1824 mi B38M Dec 11, 2025
SDQ → MDE Jose Maria Cordova Int'l
Medellin/Rionegro
113 933 mi B38M Dec 9, 2025
PUJ → MIA Miami Intl
Miami
112 912 mi B38M Dec 11, 2025
SDQ → BOG El Dorado Int'l
Bogota
94 997 mi B38M Dec 11, 2025
PUJ → KIN Norman Manley Int'l
Kingston
67 555 mi B38M Dec 11, 2025
PUJ → GRU São Paulo-Guarulhos Int'l
Sao Paulo
67 3259 mi B38M Dec 10, 2025
PUJ → SJU Luis Munoz Marin Intl
San Juan
65 155 mi B38M Dec 5, 2025
SDQ → MIA Miami Intl
Miami
57 874 mi B38M Dec 10, 2025
PUJ → BOG El Dorado Int'l
Bogota
55 1036 mi B38M Dec 11, 2025
KIN → PUJ Punta Cana Int'l
Punta Cana
51 555 mi B38M Oct 25, 2025
PUJ → YYZ Toronto Pearson Int'l
Toronto
50 1856 mi B38M Dec 10, 2025
SDQ → GUA La Aurora Int'l
Guatemala City
43 1408 mi B38M Dec 11, 2025
PUJ → LIM Jorge Chávez Int'l 42 2198 mi B38M Dec 10, 2025
PUJ → MDE Jose Maria Cordova Int'l
Medellin/Rionegro
38 981 mi B38M Dec 9, 2025
EWR → SDQ Las Americas
Punta Caucedo
36 1563 mi B38M Dec 10, 2025
SJU → PUJ Punta Cana Int'l
Punta Cana
36 158 mi B38M Dec 7, 2025
LIM → PUJ Punta Cana Int'l
Punta Cana
34 2198 mi B38M Dec 7, 2025
SDQ → SJU Luis Munoz Marin Intl
San Juan
31 245 mi B38M Dec 10, 2025
SDQ → NLU Mexico City Santa Lucía Airport
Santa Lucía
30 1918 mi B38M Dec 6, 2025
PUJ → YUL Montreal-Trudeau
Montreal
28 2169 mi B38M Dec 10, 2025
MIA → SDQ Las Americas
Punta Caucedo
28 849 mi B38M Nov 19, 2025
SDQ → LIM Jorge Chávez Int'l 28 2167 mi B38M Dec 10, 2025
Data Information:

Airline statistics are based on flight route observations collected from FlightAware AeroAPI and other sources. Flight counts represent observed operations, not scheduled frequencies. Route data is continuously updated as new flight information becomes available.

Data Freshness: Real-time
Last Update: Dec 11, 2025 08:02
Coverage: Observed routes only