AIR NIUGINI ANNOUNCES AIRFARE ADJUSTMENT
July 15, 2024
Air Niugini wishes to advise our valued customers that the airline is implementing an adjustment to domestic airfares effective today, Monday 15th July. The airline is restructuring its airfares to create better value for the traveling public whilst ensuring a consistent delivery of safer airline services.
Over the course of the last twelve months the airline has faced significant increase in the cost of fuel. The cost of airline supply chains both within PNG and globally has increased substantially, and Air Niugini is not immune from these cost increases. The cost of aircraft leases, spares and services sourced from overseas have increased significantly with global supply chain inflationary pressures and appreciating foreign currency value, against the Kina.
Airlines the world over have been grappling with increased costs – driving airfare increases.
Air Niugini is thankful that the fuel supply issues are now being appropriately dealt with. Flight delays and cancellations as a result of fuel from Port Moresby are behind us.
Despite the cost pressures Air Niugini is committed to providing increased value to our customers. 25% of Air Niugini seats sold will see a reduction in price or will remain unchanged. We have a responsibility to provide affordable accessible air travel. Passengers travelling on mid-range and full fare economy tickets will see increases between 15% and 25%. Business class airfares will also be increased.
Air Niugini saver fares and promotions will continue, with an announcement on a new airfare sale to follow later this week.
Air Niugini remains committed to its fleet replacement program which will see more modern and efficient aircraft arriving to replace the retiring Fokker fleet. This commenced with the arrival of two additional Boeing 737-800, and another Dash8-Q400 joining in August. Our new Airbus A220 aircraft commence arriving in August 2025, in time for our 50th anniversary of PNG’s independence.
Air Niugini would like to thank all of our valued customers and stakeholders for their continued support.
Corporate Communications Department
Monday 15th July 2024