TORONTO — Low-fare airline Arajet launched its routes to Canada with an inaugural event last night at Toronto’s Hotel X, complete with the biggest drone show in the sky ever held in the city.

Arajet will be flying direct out of Toronto to Santo Domingo in the D.R. four days per week – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Arajet also offers travel from Santo Domingo to the popular resorts and beaches of Punta Cana.

“Today, Arajet makes history by being the first Dominican airline to fly to Canada, providing new opportunities to grow business and tourism between our two nations,” said Victor Pacheco, Arajet’s founder and CEO. “Arajet also establishes Santo Domingo as an exciting new Hub on the continent for Canadians, connecting them to more than 10 countries in the Americas, such as Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Curacao, Aruba, and Colombia, with a low fare airline that does not compromise on customer service and experience.”

The Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to Canada, Frank Hans Dannenberg, added: “The inauguration of this new air route by Arajet, S.A. is not only a business achievement, but also a significant step in the interconnection between Canada and the Latin American region, as it will strengthen the mobility between Canadians and Dominicans, at competitive prices.”

Last night’s event was held with the support of The Boeing Company, a strategic partner for Arajet. The airline has an order for up to 45 of Boeing’s 737 MAX 8s. Arajet expects to fly more than seven million passengers in the next five years through its Santo Domingo hub. The airline’s route network includes 22 destinations in 16 countries, with 150+ connections in North, Central and South America. More details can be found at arajet.com.

To read Travelweek’s interview with Arajet founder and CEO, Victor Pacheco, click here.