Official Carriers
Meet our Official Carriers
Arajet, the first ULCC in the Caribbean
Air Europa, the Spanish airline member of the SkyTeam alliance
Introducing Arajet,
Our Official Airline Partner
Arajet is the first ULCC in the Caribbean and is based in Aeropuerto Internacional Las Américas (SDQ), located in the capital of the Dominican Republic (DR) Santo Domingo. Arajet operates a fleet of 5 brand new Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft and has commitments for 46 aircraft. Arajet was founded and is led by Victor Pacheco, Chief Executive Officer, who has a financial and operational background from Bain Capital, Griffin Asset Management, and Boeing.


Airline CEO, Victor Pacheco:
"We believe in the ULCC model because it allows more people to fly, expanding the market for everyone, and because it has proven profitable and resilient. The aviation sector is important far beyond tourism, it has a multiplier effect for economic development broadly."
Discount for Delegates
CONNECT delegates will benefit from a 10% discount on Arajet’s whole network for the duration of the event. A voucher code will be available in the participant’s personal Delegate Account once registered to the event.




Introducing Air Europa,
Our Additional Official Airline Partner
Founded in 1986, Air Europa is a Spanish airline member of the SkyTeam alliance that aims to bring people together by offering them the freedom to create their best travel experience. Air Europa flies to more than 55 destinations around the world and has a strategic position in the Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas airport hub, connecting Europe and America. The company stands out for its firm commitment to sustainability and decarbonisation, as well as for its commitment to innovation through the incorporation of the most advanced technologies for the digitalisation and optimisation of its processes.


The Fleet
The company's fleet of 48 aircraft is one of the most modern and sustainable in the industry, with Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Boeing 737 models that guarantee maximum efficiency and comfort for its passengers. Air Europa offers a high level of excellence to its passengers and is regularly ranked among the most punctual airlines in Europe.
Discount for Delegates
CONNECT delegates will benefit from a 20% discount on Air Europa’s whole network for the duration of the event. A voucher code will be available in the participant’s personal Delegate Account once registered to the event.





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“Second time at CONNECT and it just gets better, thank you for a great conference!”