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In awarding the high distinction, Mayor Simmons expressed, “I am filled with enthusiasm to be able to recognize the fruit of the hard work of Victor Pacheco and his entire team. I am sure that the Dominican community in Cambridge and all of New England, shares this feeling of pride that everyone has expressed today.”
For his part, Pacheco Méndez shared some emotional words in which he stated that "Receiving the keys to Cambridge is an honor that we share with every Dominican and with all the citizens of New England. In Arajet we are here to stay, to connect families, businesses and dreams with a safe, accessible and reliable service. We reaffirm our commitment to serve this region with the punctuality and warmth that characterize us."You can also read: Army detains six Haitian nationals and seizes four motorcycles in an operation in Montecristi
Representatives from the State of Massachusetts and local authorities from neighboring communities such as Lawrence, Rhode Island, and Lynn attended the ceremony, among other special guests from the business and community sectors. Dominican officials were also present, including the Consul General of the Dominican Republic in Boston, Antonio Almonte, who, addressing those present, highlighted: “This new connection strengthens the ties between the Dominican Republic and New England, facilitates cultural and economic exchange, and provides better opportunities for our diaspora and for all travelers in the region.”Details of the inaugural flight and operations in Boston
The inaugural Arajet flight between Santo Domingo (SDQ) and Boston (BOS – Logan International Airport) marked the beginning of a scheduled operation with 4 weekly frequencies, on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays.This new route is designed to meet the high demand for family visits, tourism, and business travel between New England and the Dominican Republic. It is operated with state-of-the-art Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, offering an efficient and comfortable experience, and high connectivity from the hubs of Santo Domingo and Punta Cana to more than 10 of the 27 destinations in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America through agile and competitive connection itineraries.
About Arajet Arajet is the flagship airline of the Dominican Republic. Recognized at the World Aviation Summit as the Best New Airline in the World in 2023. Starting operations in 2022, it operates two bases: Las Américas Airport in Santo Domingo and Punta Cana International Airport, with a new fleet of Boeing 737 MAX. The airline offers safe and economical travel to and from the Dominican Republic and various destinations in North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean.
