Aruba Airport and Air Century Expand Connections with New Flight from Punta Cana to Aruba
ORANJESTAD – Aruba Airport (AUA Airport) is pleased to announce a significant expansion of its support network with its partner airline, Air Century, which has transported over 13,500 passengers to Aruba since 2018. Recently, Air Century confirmed its plans to expand its connections to the island by adding a direct flight that will operate throughout the year from Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (PUJ), to Aruba (AUA).
On Monday, October 2, 2023, Aruba Airport had the honor of welcoming the team from Air Century, led by Felipe Gutiérrez, the Commercial Director of Air Century, Solandry Fuentes, Station Manager in Aruba, Linette De Los Santos, Sales Executive, and Cinthya Báez, Senior Marketing Coordinator.
It’s worth mentioning that Barbara Brown, the Chief Revenue Development & Communications Officer of AAA, Jo-Anne Meaux-Arends, the Aviation Business Development Executive of AAA, and the entire Aviation Business Development team organized several fruitful discussions regarding the development of air services and Air Century’s strategic plans for 2023 and 2024.
During this meeting, Air Century reaffirmed its commitment to expanding services in Aruba. One of the key advancements discussed was the Punta Cana to Aruba route, set to commence on December 15, 2023. Operating three times a week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday), the flight will be serviced by a CRJ-200 aircraft, providing 50 seats per flight. It is expected to generate an additional 150 weekly seats, enhancing travel possibilities between the Dominican Republic and Aruba.
The new PUJ-AUA route will not only benefit passengers traveling from Aruba but will also serve as a crucial hub for Air Century, connecting passengers to various destinations such as Havana, St. Maarten, Cartagena, Curaçao, and Puerto Rico. The airline has ambitious plans to further expand its operations with direct routes to Miami, New York, and Cancun, as well as strengthening connectivity for Caribbean travelers to North America.
In addition to this route, Air Century plans to strengthen its fleet by adding two CRJ-700 aircraft in November of this year and anticipates further fleet expansion in 2024. These aircraft, with a capacity of approximately 70 seats, will significantly boost connectivity between Aruba and the Dominican Republic.
FLIGHT DETAILS JBQ-AUA
Currently, Air Century operates the Santo Domingo (JBQ) – Aruba (AUA) route on Wednesdays and Sundays, with fares starting from $155.
Flight Departure Arrival
AUA – JBQ 02:00 PM (AUA) 03:10 PM (JBQ)
JBQ – AUA 2:00 PM (JBQ) 13:10 PM (AUA)
Flight Details PUJ-AUA
The new PUJ-AUA route will operate on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with fares starting from $199.
Flight Departure Arrival
AUA – PUJ 10:00 AM (AUA) 11:15 PM (PUJ)
PUJ – AUA 04:30 PM (PUJ) 05:45 PM (AUA)
For more information regarding Aruba Airport’s schedule, please visit Aruba Airport’s Flight Schedule. To book your flights to Santo Domingo and Punta Cana with Air Century, please visit Air Century Booking.
ABOUT AIR CENTURY
Air Century is a recognized airline with over three decades of experience, specializing in travel to the Caribbean and the Dominican Republic. Founded in 1992, the airline has built a reputation for reliability, reasonable prices, and exceptional service to its customers. With a growing fleet and route expansion, Air Century is a dependable option for both business and leisure travel.