PNG Air Suspends Flights to Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province as COVID-19 Cases surge

Statement 

PNG Air wishes to advise our customers and the travelling public that due to the recent surge of Covid-19 cases in Eastern Highlands Province, all scheduled PNG Air flights into Goroka are now suspended, effective 9th October 2021.

This suspension will be in place for one week, while PNG Air works closely with the Eastern Highlands Provincial Health Authorities, National Control Centre and all stakeholders for safe resumption of services. 

PNG Air Suspends Flights to Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province . PNG Aircraft Photo 

Our Call Centre team will be in contact with customers who have purchased tickets for inbound and outbound Goroka travel for further advisories.

Flights to all other ports remain scheduled; however, passengers must fill out Air Passenger Travel Forms (APTF) at the Sales Office when purchasing tickets, and the Health Declaration Form upon arrival at your destination. 

Compliance with all other domestic travel measures, including wearing of facemasks onboard all PNG Air services and hand sanitizing remain mandatory.

Our focus remains on safety, and that includes maintaining the health and well-being of all our passengers, flight crews and staff.

PNG Air sincerely apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause, and appreciates your understanding during this time.

For more information, please contact our Call Centre on 16111 (Digicel toll free) or 7411 2644 (Bmobile and Telikom)

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