Link PNG flights to Losuia
Air Niugini’s subsidiary company, Link PNG, has started flying to Losuia Airport in Kiriwina, in the Milne Bay Province.
The Minister for Public Enterprise and State Investment, Ben Micah, launched the service and commended Link PNG for ensuring that remote and lessprofitable routes are not only maintained, but progressively expanded to meet the growing transport needs of the country.
“Link PNG’s focus is to ensure regular, reliable, safe and affordable services to the more remote parts of Papua New Guinea and it’s great to see Link PNG connecting this beautiful part of the country to the rest of Papua New Guinea.”
Air Niugini chairman, Sir Frederick Reiher, said at the launch that Link PNG is happy to provide services to people in remote areas and that the inclusion of Losuia brings the total Link PNG destinations to 14.
“Like most parts of Milne Bay, Kiriwina does have a lot to provide in terms of district services and tourism. Your many beautiful islands are just breathtaking. Marine life – together with your lively, preserved culture – provides a lot for tourists to see and experience. Link PNG is happy that it is now able to connect your island with the rest of the country.”
Scheduled flights operate twice a week: every Monday and Friday. Losuia Airport is on Kiriwina Island, which is part of the Trobriand group of islands.
In addition to the Losuia service, Link PNG has also introduced daily services to Kiunga, Hagen, and Lae via Rabaul.
The airline is also planning to expand its services to other smaller airports in New Britain, New Ireland, Sandaun, East Sepik, Oro and Morobe provinces.
All Link PNG services are operated by the airline’s Dash 8 fleet.
For more information, see www.facebook.com/ linkpng. ■