Air Niugini Commences Japan/Chuuk Services

September 6, 2018

Air Niugini Commences Japan/Chuuk Services

Air Niugini has launched its first direct flight between Narita, Japan and Chuuk in the Federated States of Micronesia(FSM) on Saturday 01st September, 2018.

Sixty (60) passengers mostly Japanese tourists boarded the first flight out of Narita destined for Chuuk on Saturday night, arriving in Chuuk early Sunday morning. On arrival in Chuuk, a further 60 passengers, comprising a large number of divers joined the flight to Port Moresby from where most passengers continued to other Air Niugini destinations in PNG and Australia.

Air Niugini General Manager, Commercial Services Mr Dominic Kaumu who officiated at the departure ceremony at Narita airport said the inclusion of Japan/Chuuk route is strategic move as it provides an opportunity not only for Japanese divers and visitors, but also for those in Europe and North America to travel to the region.

Mr Kaumu said