Press Statement
It is with deep sadness I confirm that the body of a male passenger was discovered by divers today as they conducted a further search of P2-PXE and the surrounding area in the Chuuk Lagoon.This is the unaccounted passenger from the aircraft. Our outreach team is in touch with the man�s family and we are making arrangements to repatriate his body.
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KUMUL CLUB AWARENESS IN RABAUL
Air Niugini continued with its awareness of the rebranded Kumul Club throughout the domestic ports, this time in Kokopo, East New Britain Province. The awareness was initially carried out among airline staff at the Kokopo sales office and Tokua airport. This was followed by a roadshow at Gazelle International hotel for the Kumul Club members. Staff from Air Niugini’s Destinations Loyalty Program explained to club members the rebranded Kumul club and the enhanced benefits and value adds as part of the change.
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KUMUL CLUB ROADSHOW COMMENCES IN LAE
Air Niugini is promoting its rebranded Kumul Club passenger loyalty program throughout the domestic ports, commencing with a recent roadshow in Lae, Morobe Province. This is to inform members of the new look Kumul club following its rebranding from Executive Club in September, and the enhanced benefits and value adds as part of the change. Air Niugini’s Manager, Destinations Loyalty Program, Mr Henry Gelu said that with the arrival of the airline’s new aircraft fleet now less than ten months away, it’s an exciting time for Air Niugini and service improvements in all areas are key to its future success. The improvements to Kumul Club and Destinations loyalty programmes are also the airline’s way of recognising and rewarding its loyal, valued customers.
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LINK PNG and PNG AIR REAPPLY TO ICCC FOLLOWING EXTENDED EFFECTS OF COVID-19
Link PNG has today confirmed that it and PNG Air have reapplied to ICCC for Link PNG to acquire a minority shareholding in PNG Air.�� Both PNG Air and Link PNG believe ICCC approval of this will benefit Papua New Guinean Nationals and travellers. Link PNG Chairman Sir Kostas Constantinou, and PNG Air Chairman Mr. Augustine Mano advised that the proposed joint venture between Link PNG and MRDC is based on PNG Air remaining as an independent airline, setting its own airfares and selling its own tickets totally� separately from Air Niugini.� Both Chairman in a joint statement noted that �It�s is critical that PNG continue to have two independent airlines, PNG Air and Air Niugini, and there continue to be a strong competitive domestic market�� They added that
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Only cargo uplifted on international flights – not passengers
Air Niugini re-affirms the Government directives of NO PASSENGERS ON INTERNATIONAL INBOUND FLIGHTS. This statement was made to correct many misconceptions by the general public that our inbound international flights only airlift cargo including the Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) & other associated Medical equipment as so directed by the Government.
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Air Niugini and Lae Chamber of Commerce Information Gathering
Air Niugini and Lae Chamber of Commerce information gathering/sharing session on Tuesday. Over the next few months, Air Niugini will be having similar meetings with business houses in the ports that the airline operates to. Watch this space for a press statement regarding the meeting.
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Air Niugini reviews and strengthens its Domestic Network
Air Niugini has reviewed its flight schedule and is implementing a number of changes that will see the reinstatement of some domestic flights, and an increase in others, while some loss making international routes will be reduced or suspended.
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