The airline is moving to a single international aircraft operation from 16 September until 30 November 2026, and from 1 February 2027 onwards, pending the return of the second Airbus A320 H4-SIB for the December and January period which will allow increased flying for the peak period.
Solomon Airlines cited factors contributing to the decision as the extended absence of H4-SIB while undergoing repairs and return to service processes, escalating fuel costs, prevailing economic conditions and changes in forward travel demand.
Effective now, Auckland-Port Vila will operate twice weekly outbound on Tuesday and Wednesday, inbound to Auckland on Monday and Tuesday. Honiara-Port Vila-Auckland remains once weekly, with a day change from Tuesday to Monday. Auckland-Port Vila-Honiara remains once weekly, with day change from Monday to Wednesday.
