Arajet resumes non-stop service between Punta Cana and Guayaquil
The Dominican carrier re-enters Ecuador with direct operations linking Punta Cana and Guayaquil, reporting fully booked inaugural flights.
Arajet has officially reinstated its scheduled non-stop service linking Punta Cana and Guayaquil, recording a 100% load factor on its initial sectors.
The airline operates the route with a two-weekly frequency pattern:
- Punta Cana to Guayaquil runs on Mondays and Fridays.
- Guayaquil to Punta Cana departs on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
This operational resumption strengthens the carrier's hub model at Punta Cana, facilitating transfer traffic between Ecuador and several network destinations, including Cancún, Miami, Orlando, and San Juan in Puerto Rico. According to José Cabrera, Vice President of Communications and Public Relations at Arajet, the initial traffic demonstrates strong demand across corporate and leisure segments.
Ecuador represents one of the top 15 inbound tourism source markets for the Dominican Republic, with roughly 67,600 arrivals recorded in 2025, reflecting a 4% rise compared to 2024. The airline currently serves 30 destinations across the Americas and has carried over four million passengers since launching operations.
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