Air Niugini has issued an advise to valued customers that the airline has cancelled Cairns flights for Monday 18th December due to continuous rain and flooding around Cairns which has resulted in closure of the airport. A decision on flights for Tuesday onwards will be made later today. Customers who are holding tickets for the affected flights may change or refund their flights without penalties by contacting Air Niugini or your Travel Agent for further information. Air Niugini has a close affiliation to the city of Cairns and holds the people of Cairns and Far North Queensland in our thoughts and prayers as they battle through the effects of massive flooding. Air Niugini will return to the normal scheduled services, as soon as possible. The airline regrets any inconvenience caused; however, safety is paramount in its operations.