Air Niugini delays start of service to Shanghai

Business

AIR Niugini has decided to defer its recently-announced flights to Shanghai, China, due to Apec. The Christmas festive season is also expected increase demand on domestic and existing international routes.
The company said in a statement that they would review the introduction of the China flights later.
“Air Niugini is committed to ensuring the highest quality, on-time service to all passengers and will continuously review its business to improve efficiencies,” it said.
“Our partners and the airline have invested heavily in setting up operations to achieve our goal of opening the Chinese market to Papua New Guinea.
“It is our desire to complete this venture at the earliest-possible opportunity.
“Our industry partners have been briefed of this change. All booked customers are offered a full refund without penalty or reroute via alternative Air Niugini destinations.”
The company remains committed to the Asia-Pacific region and growing its services to neighbouring countries, the airline said.