As far as PB operating into the Solomons: All the infrastructure is owned by either Solomon Airlines or the Government of the solomon Islands. So they require an agreement for usage. as i said they will return next year, to see if they can commence operations. The solomons government is not interested in "fly by nighters". Virgin have operated charter flight to HIR before, however, at the first sign of unrest, they pull the pin. They have dishonoured charters in the past due to this.
ummm, well PB officially announced 2x weekly flights to HIR ex BNE today commencing December. Is there enough room on the route for all these players?