Air Niugini will be commencing operations to the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) in September this year, coinciding with a meeting of Pacific Leaders, organized by South Pacific Forum.
Air Niugini Chief Executive Officer, Mr Simon Foo made the announcement this afternoon following a meeting last week with FSM�s Assistant Secretary for Civil Aviation, Mr Massey Halbert.
Mr Foo said Air Niugini will start initially with three special flights to Chuuk and Pohnpei , two of the four states in FSM. These flights are scheduled to operate on September 01st, �07th and 10th, which coincides with a meeting of Pacific Island leaders in FSM.
� We will commence flying test tourism flights and following the evaluation of results, Air Niugini plans to inaugurate �twice weekly regular scheduled flights from Port Moresby to Chuuk and Pohnpei, operating on Wednesdays and Saturdays.�
� These flights will also enable passengers between the Pacific , Australia, Indonesia, Philippines and FSM to connect through Port Moresby, saving them considerable time and opening the possibility of stop over tourism within PNG.�
�The direct PNG to FSM flights will also foster closer trade links between industries, including fishing and tourism.�� Mr Foo said.
Federated States of Micronesia is located in the Northwestern Pacific. It is one of the most remote and beautiful tourism spots in the world with a lot of activities to offer. It is made up of over 600 islands with Chuuk and Pohnpei, the two most populated states.
Corporate Affairs Department
Tuesday 26th July 2016
