Airlines Tonga

Airlines Tonga is an airline based in Nukualofa, Tonga. It operates services within Tonga and flights are operated on its behalf by Air Fiji.

History

The airline started operations in December 2005 as a joint venture partnership between Air Fiji (49%) and Tongan travel agency Teta Tours (51%). Airlines Tonga becomes the second domestic airline of Tonga after Peau Vavaʻu.

On August 23, 2008, Airlines Tonga ceased all activity indefinitely, citing its inability to meet rising fuel costs. It does not intend, however, to remain out of business permanently.

Destinations

Airlines Tonga operates services to the following destinations :

• Vava'u
• Ha'apai
• 'Eua

Fleet

The airline operates the following aircraft :

• Harbin Y-12 Mark II twin engine turboprop aircraft
• Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante twin engine turboprop aircraft

External links

• Airlines Tonga
• Air Fiji/Airlines Tonga

References