Passengers left stranded after Air Vanuatu cancels flights

The company cited "extended maintenance requirements" after cancelling flights, but the national carrier is reportedly on the brink of voluntary administration.

An Air Vanuatu plane flying in the sky over the ocean with a small island visible below.

Passengers have been stranded after Air Vanuatu cancelled flights. Source: Supplied / Supplied

The top line: Air Vanuatu has cancelled international flights, citing "extended maintenance requirements" amid reports that the company is going into voluntary administration.

The bigger picture: Flights in and out of Sydney, Auckland, Brisbane and Nouméa, the capital of New Caledonia, have all been cancelled. Flights after Sunday 12 May are reportedly under review.

The Vanuatu Daily Post has reported the Air Vanuatu board has been dissolved.

The Vanuatu Tourism Office said it is aware of reports that the national carrier has entered voluntary administration, but could not share further information.

What else to know: Brisbane Airport has advised anybody scheduled to fly with Air Vanuatu in the coming days not to travel to the airport, and to contact the airline instead.

According to Air Vanuatu's website, the airline is working with partner carriers to minimise disruption to guests.

What happens now: The Vanuatu government is expected to confirm whether Air Vanuatu is being placed into voluntary administration.


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Published 9 May 2024 4:15pm
Source: SBS News



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