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Arajet has secured its position as the third-largest airline in the country based on the number of passengers transported during the third quarter of 2025. The airline is based at both Las Americas International and Punta Cana International airports.

According to official figures released by the Civil Aviation Board (JAC), Arajet flew 354,437 passengers between July and September 2025. This impressive performance places the airline ahead of major international carriers like Delta, United, and Copa, and is only surpassed by US giants JetBlue and American Airlines.

The robust growth in Q3 marks Arajet’s most successful quarter in its three years of operation. The JAC data indicates the low-cost carrier was responsible for transporting 7.3% of all passengers entering and leaving the country during this period.

Arajet executives, however, assert that their true reach is even greater. When factoring in over 60,000 international connecting passengers—a segment not fully...

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