Arajet flight from Miami lands safely after tire incident at Punta Cana Airport

Punta Cana.- An Arajet aircraft landed safely Thursday at Punta Cana International Airport after experiencing a tire-related incident during landing, temporarily suspending operations at the terminal.

The aircraft, operating flight DM 5101 from Miami, was stopped on the runway in accordance with established safety procedures. Arajet said all passengers and crew members were unharmed.

Airport operations were temporarily halted while safety inspections were conducted. The airline said it coordinated with airport authorities and that the aircraft will undergo the necessary technical evaluations before returning to service.

Arajet reiterated that passenger and crew safety remains its top priority and that it follows established aviation safety standards.