PX resumes jet services to Aropa Airport

AIR Niugini is resuming its Fokker 70 jet services to Kieta’s Aropa Airport in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (Arob) on Jan 25.
It said in a statement that flights into Kieta was suspended at the direction of the Regional Pandemic Controller for Arob since October due to rising Coronavirus (Covid-19) cases.
However, the regional controller revoked the directive on Thursday.
“In addition, the regional controller has advised that, effective from today (Jan 13), Covid-19 tests are no longer required for travellers to AROB,” Air Niugini said.
“However, other public health measures must be observed.”
Air Niugini said there would be two weekly services to Kieta, operating on Tuesdays and Fridays, connecting Kieta with Port Moresby, Rabaul/Tokua and Buka.
Air Niugini said it already operated six weekly Fokker jet services to Buka (daily except Sundays).