Arajet Receives IATA Airline Membership Certification, Returning Dominican Aviation to Global Map After Three Decades
After 30 years without Dominican airlines in the International Air Transport Association (IATA) directory, Arajet has reached an institutional milestone by officially obtaining its certification as an airline member of the world’s main representative body for commercial aviation.
The announcement, made this Monday, marks a turning point not only for the young airline but also for the Dominican Republic’s aviation industry, which regains a formal presence in the forums where global air transport standards, processes, and strategies are defined.
A Strategic Step with Structural Impact
IATA membership is not a symbolic recognition. It implies adherence to the highest international standards in operational safety, efficiency, service quality, and governance. For Arajet, it represents an external validation of its operational and commercial model.
“Achieving this certification as an IATA member is a strategic step that validates our model and elevates our value proposition for passengers,” stated Victor Pacheco Mendez, CEO and founder of Arajet. According to the executive, this new status will allow the airline to expand interline agreements, optimize processes, and offer simpler and more reliable connections at affordable prices.
From an industrial perspective, joining IATA enables access to standardized procedures, technological solutions, and best practices that directly impact critical areas such as ticket issuance, baggage handling, punctuality, and airport operations.
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Arajet as a Regional Connector from the Caribbean
Entry into IATA reinforces Arajet’s ambition to consolidate itself as a connector for the Americas, leveraging its hubs in Santo Domingo and Punta Cana. This strategy strengthens the airline’s network and positions the Dominican Republic as a relevant node within regional air traffic.
In Pacheco’s words, this advance contributes to “greater connectivity, more tourism, and new business and employment opportunities,” while bringing the Caribbean closer to North, Central, and South America through a more integrated and efficient network.
IATA Vision: Connectivity and Economic Development
From IATA, Arajet’s entry was interpreted as a step with benefits that transcend the airline itself. Peter Cerda, IATA’s Regional Vice President for the Americas, highlighted that being an IATA member allows airlines to expand options for passengers and increase connectivity through future agreements with other members and value chain partners.
Cerda also focused on the country’s macroeconomic context. He noted that, in the case of the Dominican Republic, travel and tourism represent almost 10.6% of the total economy and generate about 550,000 jobs. Within this framework, he emphasized the importance of close collaboration between the sector and the government so that aviation continues to be an engine for economic growth and social development.
Arajet announced that in the coming weeks it will unveil new product and connectivity initiatives aimed at capitalizing on its IATA membership and strengthening its network to and from its focus cities.
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