Air Niugini Continues Support For Annual Operation Open Heart
National airline, Air Niugini has continued its support for the annual Operation Open Heart (OOH) by airlifting the much needed medical equipment and supplies free of charge (FOC) from Australia to Papua New Guinea each year. This year was no different, three pallets of medical items and supplies weighing a total 286kg were uplifted FOC on PX 004 out of Brisbane to Port Moresby two weeks ago. They have been cleared and delivered to Port Moresby General Hospital (POMGH) by TNT this Tuesday for the operation to commence on Saturday, 15th February.
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Air Niugini Offers To Uplift Students In China Free Of Charge
Air Niugini is offering to uplift Papua New Guinea students studying in China out of Hong Kong airport free of charge(FOC) back to PNG as long as they meet all health and quarantine as well as our government�s requirements to mitigate the corona virus risks.
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Air Niugini Working Closely With Authorities To Implement Measures Against Corona Virus
Air Niugini is working closely with the National Government and stake holders in the country, as well as those from the three entry points in Hong Kong, Singapore and Manila, to implement measures to mitigate the corona virus risk. As per the Government�s latest directive, Air Niugini will not uplift passengers who have been to Wuhan city or Hubei province during the last three weeks from any of the above three entry ports. However, there are no other restrictions on travel to PNG from any Asian port. Air Niugini does not operate direct flights to or from mainland China.
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Air Niugini Delays Delivery Of Four 737 Max Jets Until At Least 2024
Air Niugini has updated its purchase contract with the Boeing Company to delay the delivery of the four Boeing 737 MAX jets it has on order until at least 2024, the airline�s Managing Director Alan Milne said on Tuesday. �The four 737 MAX jets were ordered in 2014, and the airline had originally been due to receive its first aircraft later this year. Mr Milne said, �This delay will give the airline more time to complete a broader review of its fleet plans, including a future replacement type for its smaller Fokker regional jets. This will then determine if the MAX is still appropriate for Air Niugini, or whether other Boeing products would better suit as a replacement for the airline�s existing Fokker, Boeing 737 and 767 aircraft types�.
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Requirements For Passengers Travelling From PNG To Solomon Islands To Provide Proof Of Measles Vaccination
In an update issued by Solomon Islands Ministry of Health on January 2, 2020 PNG was added as one of the Measles �affected� countries, along with New Zealand. The original list of affected countries comprised American Samoa, Samoa, Fiji, Tonga, Australia and the Philippines. The Ministry of Health advise that it is mandatory to fill in a Traveller Health Declaration Card before entering the Solomon Islands. Proof of Vaccination will be in the form of a vaccine Card, vaccination records for proof of immunization for children, and medical certificate from a recognised medical practitioner/hospital.
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Air Niugini Rready To Uplift Our Firefighters To Help Australia Battle Bushfires
Air Niugini is on standby to uplift Papua New Guinea firefighters free of charge who may be asked to travel to Australia to assist with the current effort to stop the spread of wildfires. These devastating fires have so far burned over 17 million acres of land, killed at least 25 people, half a billion animals and destroyed millions of dollars� worth of properties. The airline�s response is in support of the PNG Government�s offer to provide firefighters and Defence Force soldiers to combat the spread of fires, and adds to relief efforts being currently coordinated by the Australian Defence Force.
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Air Niugini Now Accepts Paypal And Poli Methods Of Payment
Air Niugini is now accepting PayPal and POLi payment methods for purchasing airline tickets online as a way to diversify payment options and part of the initiatives to enhance customer experience. Air Niugini General Manager, Commercial Services, Mr. Dominic Kaumu said introducing PayPal and POLi payment methods represents another important step in ensuring the valued customers are offered alternative payment options when purchasing tickets. He said, �For Air Niugini customers, this is an added convenience, especially for those existing PayPal and POLi customers who are used to their preferred payment method. These two alternative payment methods may also be welcomed by those who are still not comfortable about giving their credit card details away online.� The PayPal and POLi payments have been accepted since 8pm on Tuesday, 10th December.
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Air Niugini Advises Public Traveling To Solomon Islands To Receive Measles Vaccination
Air Niugini wishes to advise the traveling public that passengers traveling to Solomon Islands are required to receive measles vaccination. This follows the current measles outbreak in several Pacific Island countries including Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, American Samoa, Australia and New Zealand and also the Philippines. The Solomon Islands Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) advise the following travel requirements and measures be implemented to ensure safety to citizens of Solomon Islands. All persons arriving in Solomon Islands will be required to complete a Traveler�s Public Health Declaration Card, which became effective from December 14, 2019.
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Air Niugini Warns Of False Advertisement For Cabin Crew Training
Air Niugini wishes to advise the general public to be cautious about a false advertisement on social media for cabin crew recruitment training. The advertisement, which uses the Air Niugini Logo and a fake email account airniuginihumanresorce@gmail.com is false as the national airline is not aware of this. We appeal to the public to disregard this advertisement as it is not from Air Niugini and we strongly advise the public to be wary of such false information.�
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Air Niugini Management welcomes decision by Union Members for No Strike Action
Air Niugini Management has welcomed the decision made by members of the National Airline Employees Association to not to be involved in any illegal industrial action during the festive period. The NAEA members threatened to go on strike over their request for a K1000 per fortnight housing allowance, a 54% increase on their existing allowance,…
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Air Niugini Resumes Fokker Services To Mt Hagen For Peak Period Only
Air Niugini has resumed jet operations using its Fokker 70/100 aircrafts to Mt Hagen only for the peak period.This will cater for the high number of passengers traveling during this time. Air Niugini services to Mt Hagen were downgraded to Dash 8 aircraft in June 2019 to cater for maintenance work on the airport by the National Airports Corporation (NAC).
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Air Niugini Extends Dangerous Goods Training In The Pacific
Air Niugini has extended its Dangerous Goods (DG) training to include other organisations within the Pacific region commencing with Pohnpei in Micronesia and recently, Port Vila, Vanuatu. Dangerous goods are articles or substances that pose hazard to health, safety, property and environment. Air Niugini Non-Technical Training Instructor, Martin Tugano who conducted the training said there was positive feedback with overwhelming interests from participants. A total 33 participants from the Vanuatu Terminal Services (VTS), Civil Aviation Authority Vanuatu (CAAV) and Aviation Vanuatu Ltd (AVL) Aviation Securities attended the training in Port Vila from November 27 to December 2, 2019.
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Air Niugini Opens New Sales Office At Waigani Central
Air Niugini has opened a new sales office today (Thursday 12th December) which is conveniently located at the Waigani Central Stop n Shop Complex, ensuring easy access and ample parking for customers. The sales office at Datec building, Waigani is now closed and relocated to the Stop n Shop complex. Air Niugini Managing Director, Alan Milne said this new facility is the airline�s flagship, paving way for continuous, enhanced customer services and overall customer experience.
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Notice Of Office Closure
To Our Valued Customers, �Air Niugini Waigani Sales Office are in the process of relocating to their new office located at Waigani Central (Stop n Shop Complex). The new office will open on Tuesday 03rd of December, 2019. �In the meantime, their staff will be positioned at the Airport Ticketing offices and BTC, Waterfront Foodworld. �Please feel free to call the following numbers for your travel requirements;
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Air Niugini Offers Dangerous Goods Training To External Customers
Air Niugini is the only organization in the country offering Dangerous Goods(DG) training to external clients under the airline�s Part 141 training organization and issues certificates and licenses under Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Civil Aviation Rule(CAR) part 92. A recent DG training conducted at the airline�s training centre at 7 mile in Port Moresby saw a total twenty (20) participants from eight organisations, among them nine personnel from the Papua New Guinea Defense Force Air Transport Wing. Also in attendance were staff from Ok Tedi Mining Limited, Hevi-Lift PNG Limited, Central Aviation, Heli Solutions, Nacap PNG, Keris Cargo and Air Niugini.
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Female Gets Top Post In Airport & Cargo Operations In Australia
Air Niugini has recently appointed Ms Maree Keygan as the Australian Airports Regional manager based at Cairns International airport in Cairns, Australia. Ms Keygan is not new to Air Niugini, having worked with the airline for 29 years, commencing in January 1990 as an International Travel advisor before moving to airport operations and recently with cargo being added to her portfolio.�She brings with her many years of experience to her new role where she is now primarily responsible for leading and managing all airport and cargo operations throughout Australia.
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