Airlines Tonga
| Commenced operations | December 2005 |
|---|---|
| Ceased operations | August 23, 2008 |
| Operating bases | Nukuʻalofa, Tonga |
| Fleet size | See Fleet below |
| Destinations | See Destinations below |
| Parent company | Air Fiji and Teta Tours |
Airlines Tonga was an airline based in Nukuʻalofa, Tonga. It operated services within Tonga and flights are operated on its behalf by Air Fiji.[1]
History[edit]
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 became the second domestic airline of Tonga after Peau Vavaʻu.[2]
On August 23, 2008, Airlines Tonga ceased all activity indefinitely, citing its inability to meet rising fuel costs.[3]
Destinations[edit]
Airlines Tonga operated services from Tongatapu to the following destinations:[4]
Fleet[edit]
The airline operated the following aircraft:[4]
- Harbin Y-12 Mark II twin engine turboprop aircraft
- Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante twin engine turboprop aircraft
References[edit]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Airlines Tonga.
- ^ a b "Directory: World Airlines". Flight International. 2007-03-27. p. 70.
- ^ "Air Fiji to fly Tonga's domestic service - report". RNZ. 8 December 2005. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
- ^ "Airline Tonga suspends operations". RNZ. 26 August 2008. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
- ^ a b "Airlines Tonga". Air Fiji. Archived from the original on 31 March 2007.