Stakeholders in the domestic airline industry are contemplating ways to carter for the increasing demand for flights between Viti Levu and Vanua Levu and to the outer islands.
Currently Pacific Sun is the designated domestic carrier with Northern Airlines, which is a new player in the market also given some routes to service due to the demand.
Northern Airlines General Manager Selwyn Douglas said logistically, the domestic routes are difficult to service and with Air Fiji closing down there are many opportunities for his company.
Douglas said they also intend to get in a third aircraft as an estimated 700 people book in daily for domestic flight services.
Northern Airlines, which started by providing chartered services in 2008, has now been permitted to provide services on routes held by Pacific Sun.
From June 1st, Northern Airlines will start daily services to Savusavu and Taveuni and it has also been confirmed that the Company has purchased a third aircraft which is expected to arrive in the next two months and this will service the Labasa and Nadi route.
Northern airlines to meet increasing demands
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