Airlines Tonga
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Airlines Tonga was an airline based in Nukuʻalofa, Tonga. It operates services within Tonga and flights are operated on its behalf by Air Fiji.[1]
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[edit] 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 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.[2]
[edit] Destinations
Airlines Tonga operates services to the following destinations[citation needed] :
[edit] Fleet
The airline operates the following aircraft[citation needed]:
- Harbin Y-12 Mark II twin engine turboprop aircraft
- Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante twin engine turboprop aircraft
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[edit] References
- ^ a b "Directory: World Airlines". Flight International: p. 70. 2007-03-27.
- ^ "Tonga Government trying to figure out extent of financial strife at Airlines Tonga", Radio New Zealand International, September 1, 2008
