Solomon Airways has added an additional weekly flight between Brisbane and Espiritu Santo in Vanuatu.
Commencing earlier this month, the Saturday flights complement an current Tuesday service, which changed a now-defunct Air Vanuatu route in 2024. The Saturday service will change to Thursdays between July 2026 and January 2027.
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“This enhance to twice-weekly flights between Brisbane and Santo opens the door for extra Queenslanders to find one of many South Pacific’s most picturesque and unspoiled tropical locations,” Brisbane Airport spokesperson Peter Doherty mentioned.
“With its pristine seashores, well-known blue-water lagoons, world-class diving and wealthy tradition, Espiritu Santo presents a brand new and genuine escape for travellers looking for one thing past the standard island getaway.
“Solomon Airways’ elevated capability will make it simpler than ever to take pleasure in a week-long vacation or an extended weekend in paradise.”
Solomon Airways chief govt Matthew Findlay mentioned the provider was “proud to be deepening our collaboration [with Vanuatu] by way of joint advertising and operational alignment”.
“The graduation of this second weekly service to Espiritu Santo is a robust vote of confidence within the vacation spot and displays the rising demand we’re seeing for Santo.
“It additionally underscores the energy of our partnership with Vanuatu and the collective efforts of all tourism stakeholders, together with Espiritu Santo Tourism Affiliation (ESTA), the VTO, Air Vanuatu and Authorities.
“We stay dedicated to working intently with our companions to help sustainable progress, improved connectivity and long-term outcomes for Santo and the broader Vanuatu market.”
Vanuatu Tourism Workplace CEO Adela Issachar Aru has additionally applauded the transfer, hailing it as “very welcome information for Vanuatu’s tourism trade, significantly for our companions and communities in Santo”.
“Improved and dependable air entry is crucial as we proceed to rebuild and develop our customer financial system, and this extra service is a vital step ahead for our northern islands,” Aru mentioned.
“We have now an extended and valued partnership with Solomon Airways and we’re happy to see that dedication strengthened by way of elevated companies.
“This expanded schedule provides Australian travellers higher flexibility when planning their holidays, whether or not they’re on the lookout for an extended escape or a shorter break within the Pacific.”
Brisbane and Honiara are the one two worldwide locations served by Santo Worldwide Airport, with Air Vanuatu additionally working home companies.
