Airlines Tonga

Airlines Tonga was an airline based in Nukuʻalofa, Tonga. It operated services within Tonga and flights are operated on its behalf by Air Fiji.[1]

Commenced operationsDecember 2005
Ceased operationsAugust 23, 2008
Operating basesNukuʻalofa, Tonga
Fleet sizeSee Fleet below
DestinationsSee Destinations below
Parent companyAir Fiji and Teta Tours
Airlines Tonga Harbin Y-12 at Suva Airport (2006).

History

The airline started operations in December 2005 as a joint venture partnership between Air Fiji (49%) and Tongan travel agency Teta Tours (51%).[1] Airlines Tonga became the second domestic airline of Tonga after Peau Vavaʻu.[2]

On August 23, 2008, Airlines Tonga ceased all activity indefinitely, citing its inability to meet rising fuel costs.[3]

Destinations

Airlines Tonga operated services from Tongatapu to the following destinations:[4]

Fleet

The airline operated the following aircraft:[4]

References

  1. "Directory: World Airlines". Flight International. 2007-03-27. p. 70.
  2. "Air Fiji to fly Tonga's domestic service - report". RNZ. 8 December 2005. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
  3. "Airline Tonga suspends operations". RNZ. 26 August 2008. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
  4. "Airlines Tonga". Air Fiji. Archived from the original on 31 March 2007.
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