Domestic market key, says Lulutai Airlines CEO
ENSURING they keep the local market connected tops the list of priorities for Tonga’s domestic airline, Lulutai
Aviation
Air Rarotonga adds fuel surcharge amid tourism capacity concerns
AIR Rarotonga has introduced a fuel surcharge in response to the Middle East crisis, as the Cook Islands shifts from promoting
Vila to Vancouver service on the way
VANUATU looks set for a major economic boost after Fiji Airways announced a direct connection from Vancouver to Port Vila via
Air Kiribati holds steady on fuel costs, eyes 24/7 airport operations
AIR Kiribati Chairman Kevin Rouatu says the national carrier has yet to feel any fuel price increase from the Middle East
Air Vanuatu: Partner up or perish
AIR Vanuatu Chairman Robin Deamer says the government stepped in with fuel subsidies to prevent ticket price hikes amid the Middle
Solomon Airlines chief tackles fuel costs, weak air deals
SOLOMON Airlines' new Chief Executive says the carrier has absorbed soaring fuel costs through gradual fare restructuring rather
ASPA Chairman: Small scale remains biggest hurdle
THE small scale of Pacific aviation operations remains the region’s most persistent challenge, according to Association of South
Tourism resilient, but air access still a challenge: SPTO
RESILIENT is how Chris Crocker of the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) described the industry citing data that shows
Gold smuggling a concern for Papua New Guinea authorities
PAPUA New Guinea authorities are tightening airport enforcement after another alleged attempt to move gold out of the country
Aviation and tourism are vital for the Pacific, says Deputy PM
THE Cook Islands is bucking the global trend by expanding its flight connectivity, Deputy Prime Minister Albert Nicholas told
IATA looks to strengthen cooperation with ASPA
THE International Air Transport Association (IATA) is looking to strengthen partnerships with airlines in the region according to
Fiji Airways and WestJet Announce New Codeshare Partnership, Expanding Travel Between Canada and the South Pacific
13 May 2026 - Nadi, Fiji - Fiji Airways and WestJet have today announced a new codeshare partnership, enhancing connectivity
The sky above, the earth below…ATS Tonga and ground handling in the Pacific Islands
An aviation confrere from Air Vanuatu dubbed the essential role of ground handling as the “meat in the sandwich”. Airlines
Briefs
THE Port Administration of American Samoa (PAAS) has partnered with Bluesky Communications to launch free
Whispers
WHICH Pacific head of state was apparently more than a little cheesed off over the size of the aircraft
Keep our skies safe
FOR a small Pacific nation in 2026, the price of safe skies is high, and the cost of failure is
Demand for non-pilot careers
THE Pacific's aviation sector is at a critical crossroads. While global demand for skilled professionals reaches new
Major gold smuggling attempt foiled at Port Moresby airport
SECURITY personnel at Port Moresby International Airport have intercepted 20 gold bars worth millions of dollars in what is
Dream takes off
TOMASI Kaunisela took a chance in 2015 and now does something he enjoys. While still at university, he spotted a cabin crew
Priority is reliability
SOLOMON Airlines says it is prioritising reliability, financial discipline and people development as it navigates rising global fuel
Modernise now
A CRITICAL focus on the urgent need to modernise and enhance aviation systems across Asia and the Pacific has
Finding balance: Hormuz blockade forces innovation
THE crisis in the Middle East, currently manifested by an escalation between Iran and the United States, has led to an Iranian blockade
In reset mode for growth
A SWEEPING strategic reset is underway at Nauru Airlines, as the national carrier restructures its business,
