Updated International Air Travel Requirements
Air Niugini is pleased to be able to provide firm information on the process for international travel into PNG, after the State of Emergency (SoE) Controller issued a new Emergency Order today. Air Niugini remains only approved to fly to Brisbane (five times per week), Cairns (two times per week) and Singapore (four times per…
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An Update On Air Niugini International Flights
Air Niugini is aware a number of people are asking about our international flights. For all domestic and international flights, Air Niugini is required to follow the directives of the State of Emergency (SoE) Controller. Based on these directives, Air Niugini is only approved to fly to Brisbane (five times per week) , Cairns (two times per week)� and Singapore (four times per week). Scheduled flights to other locations are not approved under the present SoE Controller directives.
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Updated Domestic Air Travel Requirements
Air Niugini acknowledges there has been confusion on the requirements for domestic air travel, and is pleased to be able to provide firm information on this. The SOE Controller has issued a new Emergency Order today, providing the following directives; Air Niugini�s domestic flights are now open for travel to all airports in PNG except…
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Health & Safety Measures in place for Air Niugini Domestic Flights
Air Niugini has beefed up its health and safety measures for passengers traveling on the airline�s domestic flights in support of the national government�s efforts to mitigate the risks of the spread of the Corona Virus or COVID19.
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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 recommences Domestic Services on Monday 06th April, 2020
Air Niugini flights for the domestic sector will recommence on Monday 06th April. The decision to recommence domestic services follows advice yesterday from the National Government lifting the two-week lockdown period for domestic travel on 06th April. Air Niugini recommences Domestic Services on Monday 06th April 2020.
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Air Niugini assists the Government of PNG through the State of Emergency (SOE).
Air Niugini assists the Government of PNG through the State of Emergency (SOE). Air Niugini has operated freighter services to airlift Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) and other essential medicines, medical items and critical medical personnel during the State of Emergency (SOE) as mandated by the National Government.
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Travel Restrictions as imposed by PNG Government & ANG Ticketing Office Closure Advice – Updated 24 March 2020
Air Niugini will operate a Reduced Schedule of International Flights for 14 days to the following three destinations � Brisbane, Cairns and Singapore INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS Effective� Monday 23rd March 2020, for a period of 14 days Inbound Flights: The PNG Government through the COVID-19 Government Task Force have imposed a Travel Ban on all travellers…
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Travel Restrictions
To Our Valued Customers, �In compliance with the Papua New Guinea Government�s travel restrictions related to COVID19, only Papua New Guinea passport holders and Permanent Residents will be permitted to travel to Port Moresby effective 12am on Sunday 22nd of March, 2020.
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Ban On Air Niugini Inbound International Passengers
Air Niugini will cease carrying passengers on inbound international flights from midnight Saturday March 21, the Minister for State Owned Enterprises, Sasindran Muthuvel, announced today. �There will be exceptions,� he said. �Passengers will be limited to critical emergency personal, diplomatic staff, medical experts, and advisers required by Papua New Guinea to maintain our capacity to fight the coronavirus pandemic,� he said. Essential airline staff will also be allowed to travel so that domestic flights can continue. �It is not practical to stop inbound flights altogether � to do so would jeopardise the fight against the pandemic and put Papua New Guineans in unacceptable danger.
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Air Niugini Reducing International Routes
Air Niugini will maintain the current schedule to Cairns, Brisbane, Singapore and all domestic flights while suspending international flights to other destinations as per the national government�s latest instruction on measures to mitigate the risks of the spread of corona virus or COVID 19.These changes take effect from Sunday 22nd March, 2020 and will continue for the next two weeks. Manila flights are suspended until Monday 13th April at the direction of the Philippines Government.
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A Message from Alan Milne – Managing Director , Air Niugini
Whilst PNG has fortunately not had any reported cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19), as a valued and loyal customer, Air Niugini has stepped up precautionary measures on the evolving situation to ensure passengers who travel with us are protected. Managing Director, Alan Milne said, �The health and safety of the people of Papua New Guinea, our passengers and crew are always our absolute priority. Air Niugini has always been proud of the steps we take every day to ensure our processes are world�s best in protecting the health and safety of our passengers and staff.�
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A Message From Alan Milne – Managing Director Air Niugini
Whilst PNG has fortunately not had any reported cases of coronavirus (COVID-19), as a valued and loyal customer, it is timely to personally update you on the evolving situation, and the precautionary measures Air Niugini is taking to protect your well-being whenever you travel with us.The health and safety of the people of PNG, our passengers and crew are always our absolute priority. Air Niugini has always been proud of the steps we take every day to ensure our processes are world�s best in protecting the health of our passengers and staff.� While there are no reported cases of COVID-19 in PNG, we are already taking a number of additional steps to enhance your protection on our flights, and to reduce any risk of COVID-19 being spread by travellers. �We note that the World Health Organisation has advised that there is extremely low risk of cross-transmission between passengers and crew, and that to date there has been no confirmed inflight transmission of COVID-19 anywhere in the world.
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