Solomon Airlines Announces Flight Changes Following Vanuatu Earthquake.
Solomon Airlines has made adjustments to its flight schedule in response to the recent earthquake in Vanuatu. Due to the ongoing impact of the disaster, several flights between Solomon Islands and Vanuatu have been cancelled, with alternative arrangements in place for affected passengers.
The airline has confirmed that flights IE722 and IE710, originally scheduled for today, Wednesday 18 December, will not operate. Passengers on these flights will be rebooked on the same services, IE722 and IE710, which have been rescheduled for Friday 20 December.
In addition, flights IE711 and IE723, set to depart tomorrow, Thursday 19 December, have also been cancelled. These passengers will be rebooked on the same flights, IE711 and IE723, which will now depart on Saturday 21 December.
Flights IE726, which was scheduled to operate from Brisbane to Santo to Port Vila, and IE718, which was set to return from Port Vila to Brisbane, will now operate solely as a Brisbane to Santo to Brisbane service, excluding Port Vila from the route.
Solomon Airlines has expressed its commitment to minimizing disruption for passengers during this difficult time and has assured travelers that efforts are being made to accommodate those affected by the cancellations. The airline’s normal schedule change policy applies, offering options for rebooking, refunds, or travel date changes.
Passengers impacted by the changes are advised to reach out to the airline’s reservations team reservations@flysolomons.com for further assistance. Solomon Airlines has also encouraged travelers to monitor updates on its website and social media platforms as the situation develops.
The recent earthquake in Vanuatu, with a magnitude of 7.3, struck the nation’s capital, Port Vila, causing widespread damage and disruption. Emergency response teams have been mobilized to assist those affected, and the government is working to assess the full extent of the damage. The earthquake has left many areas without power and has caused significant infrastructural damage, particularly in the capital.
Source: Solomon Airlines
