PX increases local flights

AIR Niugini says it has upgraded and increased flights on its domestic sector to ensure smooth operations during the peak period, allowing Papua New Guineans to arrive home in time to celebrate Christmas and New Year with their families and loved ones.
The airline will be operating its first Boeing 737 commercial flight into Kagamuga airport, Mt Hagen starting today following a successful test flight on Thursday from Port Moresby to Mt Hagen.
The B737 aircraft will become a regular sight at Mt Hagen.
Chief executive officer Bruce Alabaster said by using the B737 to Mt Hagen, it would allow the Fokker jet aircraft that currently serviced the route to be used to increase capacity elsewhere during the peak period.
“Mt Hagen is the largest transport and economic hub for the Highlands,” he said.
“The Boeing 737-700 will carry up to 116 passengers per flight (12 business and 104 economy) and this will greatly assist in meeting demand during the busiest time of the year, thereby offering the fastest, smoothest and most comfortable flights for our customers.”
Alabaster said Link PNG’s recently acquired second Q400 aircraft had been delivered to Port Moresby last week.