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Air Niugini has advised the travelling public that effective from 06th August 2022, the airline will resume direct services to Honiara, Solomon Islands and Nadi, Fiji.
The resumption of services has been made possible by the relaxing of border restrictions in the two countries, and flights will initially operate once a week in each direction.
Air Niugini Chief Executive Officer(CEO), Mr Bruce Alabaster said, “Air Niugini is delighted to be able to resume flights to the Solomon Islands and Fiji following their suspension over two years ago at the start of pandemic when borders were closed. “
“We are confident that the resumption of these flights will boost trade, investment, and people movement between the three Melanesian countries.”
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, whilst in Honiara they will connect conveniently with Solomon Airlines domestic services around Solomon Islands.
Flight PX084 departs Port Moresby on Saturdays at 09: 45am, arriving in Honiara at 1: 05pm local time, before continuing on to Nadi where it arrives at 6:00pm local time.
The return service PX085 departs Nadi on Sundays at 08: 30am, arriving in Honiara at 10:30am local time.
After a one-hour stopover flight PX085 departs Honiara at 11:30am local time, landing in Port Moresby at 12: 50pm.
Flights will be operated by ANG’s Boeing 737 aircraft, with both Business and Economy class available, and with complimentary refreshments and entertainment on board.
Article courtesy of Air Niugini
