Airline working to have regular flights following fuel crisis

PNG Air is dealing with passengers whose travel plans were affected by the recent fuel crisis, according to a statement from the airline.
It stated that it had discussed possible solutions with fuel supplier Puma Energy to ensure the continuity of its operations.
The airline’s board is evaluating Puma’s options put to them.
“Our customers should be reassured that outside of sourcing fuel from Puma, PNG Air is also working with international fuel distributors that have proposed solutions for long-term sustainable fuel security (for its operations).
“PNG Air is confident that operational continuance and access to fuel will be assured as each of these solutions materialise.”
The airline has assured its customers that services went according to schedule last week.
Its first flight to Buka in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (Arob) is scheduled for March 24, and first flight to Vanimo, West Sepik, for March 25.
In anticipation of peak period between June and December, the airline is bringing forward aircraft maintenance so that aircraft availability and reliability meets the highest industry standards as well as customer expectation, experience and value for money.
According to PNG Air, this may from time to time impact scheduling in the next few months.
However, PNG Air explained that its operations were back to normal and thanked its customers for having patience and understanding during the fuel crisis.