DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Dominican-based low-cost carrier Arajet has unveiled an ambitious expansion plan to amplify its global presence, establishing 19 new international routes from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), Arecoa reports.

Arajet’s decision to fly from Punta Cana is a win-win situation for the airline, the airport and passengers in general. The airline benefits from the enormous flow of passengers that use Punta Cana International Airport. It further solidifies the position of Punta Cana International Airport as a leading regional air hub. And passengers gain by being able to connect for ongoing travel around the world. Punta Cana International has more different airlines than any other airport in Central America and the Caribbean region.

Punta Cana International is the busiest airport in the Dominican Republic.

Inaugurated in 1983, the airport was the world’s first privately owned...