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Solomon Airlines yesterday announced a Board-resolved decision, as part of a broader re-fleeting strategy, to return the airline’s second international aircraft, Airbus A320-200 H4-SIB, to its leasor at the conclusion of the current lease in May 2027. The aircraft will be formally withdrawn from service in February 2027. 

Eight retail travel agents from Christchurch were among the passengers on Solomon Airlines’ inaugural direct flight from Christchurch to Bauerfield International Airport in Port Vila, last week.

Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO) and Solomon Airlines recently hosted eight New Zealand travel agents on a famil to Port Vila giving participants a comprehensive insight into the destination. 

Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO) has welcomed the announcement of expanded year-round direct services to Port Vila operated by Solomon Airlines, significantly strengthening air connectivity between New Zealand and Vanuatu.

Solomons Airlines will expand its Pacific network with a second direct flight between Brisbane and Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu, beginning 5 April 2026.

The New Zealand travel trade should watch out for the launch of a self-famil programme in Vanuatu next year.

The Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO) recently welcomed key New Zealand trade partners on an immersive inspection of Port Vila’s tourism offerings.

The Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO) recently welcomed key New Zealand trade partners on an immersive inspection of Port Vila’s tourism offerings.

Solomon Airlines will launch a new Auckland-Brisbane-Auckland service, commencing Friday 21 February 2025.

By Megan Singleton

Solomon Airlines, which stepped into the gap left by Air Vanuatu, has seen a boon to its business with flights to Vila and Santo proving popular with leisure travellers.