AIR NIUGINI RESUMES FOKKER JET SERVICES TO MOUNT HAGEN
April 20, 2023
Air Niugini wishes to advise the travelling public that the airline has resumed its Fokker jet services to Mount Hagen’s Kagamuga airport, Western Highlands Province effective from Tuesday 18th April 2023.
The resumption of Fokker flights follows the completion of runway maintenance and repair works by the National Airports Corporation (NAC). Since the work on the critical section of airport runway commenced on 08th March, Air Niugini has maintained air services to Mount Hagen using smaller Dash-8 aircraft, but with passenger numbers restricted to as few as 23 at times because of the shortened runway.
Air Niugini Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mr Gary Seddon said “The last six weeks of restricted operations at Mount Hagen has been inconvenient for both our customers, business houses around Mount Hagen, and the airline. However, we do appreciate the work done by NAC to repair the runway and return it to the standard required for jet aircraft“
Mr Seddon added “Air Niugini is pleased that the works are now complete and we can resume our Fokker 100/70 jet services into Mount Hagen airport”.
Effective from Wednesday 19th August, Air Niugini will operate up to four Fokker jet services each day between Port Moresby and Mount Hagen.
Safety is paramount in our operations, and Air Niugini appreciates the travelling public’s patience and understanding on these matters.
For bookings, pls call in at your nearest Air Niugini sales office or your preferred travel agents. You can also call toll free no 180 3444 or book online www.airniugini.com.pg
Corporate Communications Department
Wednesday, 19th April 2023