whips'n'chains,
You must be joking "mismanagement" a new word??
In fact I have lived and was involved in the airline scene in the Pacific for a number of years, back when SPIA were still in business.
And yes, you are right again, there is no need for any suprise with the current situation.
I have friends who asked me if it was a good idea to book their holiday in Tonga, so yes I did some research, just 2 weeks ago, and I am very happy to have saved them their hard earned money.
Prospector