Solomon Airlines has confirmed the airline will commence direct flights between Port Vila and Auckland from 27 May, using Solomon Airlines aircraft to continue air services linking Vanuatu and New Zealand.
Solomon Islands national carrier together with the Vanuatu government has worked closely with relevant New Zealand authorities to continue interim flights servicing Auckland from Port Vila. This included responding to charter requests to ensure seasonal workers and stranded tourists were able to move between the two Nations following the news of involuntary liquidation.
Solomon Airlines was previously operating on behalf of Air Vanuatu between Port Vila and Auckland on Mondays, and Auckland and Port Vila on Tuesdays, as part of an extensive Pacific partnership between the carriers including codeshare, supplementing Air Vanuatu’s existing operations.
