People on the mining island of Misima in the Milne Bay Province will resort to sea transport as the only alternative transport means to get into the provincial capital, Alotau.
This is following an announcement by airline company PNG Air to cease flights into Misima.
PNG Air regrets to advise the general public that their flights into Misima Island, have ceased indefinitely and its due to poor conditions of the Bwagaoia runway in Misima.
The cancellation of flights was effective on Monday 18th January 2021 and until such time when the runway is in compliance with Civil Aviation Rule Part 121 Operations, flights are cancelled.
“We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.”
For further information, please call the call center on 7411 2644.