Overview
- Arajet's Mendoza–Punta Cana service, which launched Sunday, flew its inaugural 737 MAX 8 full and takes about 7 hours 15 minutes nonstop.
- The route begins with three weekly flights and will add a fourth in June after the airline reported Argentine sales above 80%.
- Round‑trip launch fares have run roughly $500 to $820, with Arajet saying tickets are about 20% cheaper than rivals.
- Punta Cana functions as a hub that offers connections to about 28–30 destinations, including Miami, Orlando, Chicago, Cancún, New York and Mexico City.
- Mendoza’s airport is slated for a second‑half‑2026 terminal upgrade to boost capacity by about 40%, as officials also discuss a possible Madrid link with Air Europa in 2027.