Arajet, Avianca Announce Major US-Latin Air Expansions

Arajet, the Dominican Republic’s leading low-cost airline, is set to launch new nonstop routes from Punta Cana to Orlando Sanford and Chicago O’Hare beginning in late 2025, with the Orlando Sanford service starting October 26, 2025. This marks the return of international flights to Orlando Sanford after several years, and the routes will be operated three times weekly using Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. Arajet's expansion will bring its U.S. destinations to six and includes competitive introductory fares targeting Florida’s Dominican and Latin communities. The airline's strategy is aimed at boosting tourism and economic connections between major U.S. cities and the Caribbean. Meanwhile, Avianca has inaugurated a new nonstop Dallas-Bogotá route, enhancing connectivity between the U.S. and Latin America. These developments underscore increasing air travel links across the Americas, driven by strong demand from leisure and business travelers.