Air Niugini to resume flights to Solomons, Fiji

AIR Niugini will resume its services to Honiara, Solomon Islands, and Nadi, Fiji, from Aug 6, according to a statement from the airline.
This follows the relaxing of border restrictions by the two countries.
There will be one flight a week initially.
It over-nights in Nadi and returns to Port Moresby the next day.
Air Niugini chief executive officer Bruce Alabaster said Air Niugini was delighted to be able to resume flights to the Solomon Islands and Fiji following the suspension of flights over two years ago at the start of Covid-19 pandemic when the borders were closed.
“We are confident that the resumption of these flights will boost trade, investment, and people movement between the three Melanesian countries,” he said.
The flights are scheduled to provide convenient connections in Nadi to and from Suva, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
In Port Moresby, these flights will allow convenient connections to and from Singapore, while in Honiara they will connect conveniently with Solomon Airlines’ domestic services around Solomon Islands.
Flights will be operated by the Boeing 737 aircraft, with both Business and Economy classes available, and with complimentary refreshments and entertainment on board.