May 9th 2024.
Air Vanuatu has made the difficult decision to cancel all of its international flights, including those to and from Australia. This comes as the Vanuatu government considers placing the airline into administration. As a result, six flights between Sydney and Port Vila, as well as six flights between Brisbane and Port Vila, have been cancelled. This information can be found on the airline's website.
According to a spokesperson from Air Vanuatu, the decision to cancel all international flights was made in light of the possibility of the airline being placed into voluntary administration. In order to assess all available options, the Vanuatu government has enlisted the help of international firm Ernst & Young. Representatives from the firm have arrived in Port Vila to review the airline's financial situation, with the assistance of the Vanuatu government and Air Vanuatu team.
Unfortunately, this means that all international flights from Thursday, May 9th until Sunday, May 12th have been cancelled. The spokesperson also stated that all future flights after Sunday, May 12th are currently under review and subject to change.
For those who have been impacted by these cancellations, Air Vanuatu has set up a travel advisory page with information for affected stakeholders, including passengers. In addition, 9news.com.au has reached out to Ernst & Young for comment on the situation.
The Vanuatu Tourism Office has also released a statement, acknowledging the reports of Air Vanuatu potentially entering voluntary administration. They are currently in contact with the airline and the Vanuatu government and will provide updates as they become available. The spokesperson also expressed their apologies for any inconvenience this may cause to travelers, ticket holders, and the tourism industry.
It is important to note that Virgin Australia is still operating flights between Brisbane and Port Vila, providing an alternative option for travelers. However, for those who have booked with Air Vanuatu, Brisbane Airport advises not to go to the airport today or tomorrow. Similarly, Sydney Airport has a similar message for travelers, advising them to contact Air Vanuatu's customer assistance team instead of showing up at the airport for their cancelled flights.
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