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19th Mar 2003, 08:26
ABC Radio Australia News
Solomon Islands government considers Virgin Blue as second airline
The Solomon Islands Government says it is negotiating with Virgin Blue of Australia about becoming the country's second airline company as part of an open skies policy.
Government authorities and the chairman of Solomon Airlines, Michael Maena, have met representatives of Virgin Blue to discuss the possibility of the airline operating international and domestic routes in the country.
The Pacific Islands News Association says Virgin Blue is looking at expanding internationally and has been talking with a number of potential Pacific islands destinations.
However, a Solomon Island's MP, Alfred Sasako, has expressed concern at the deal saying it has put the future of Solomon Airlines at grave risk at a time when airline staff had to be laid off to save costs.
19/03/2003 08:17:48 | ABC Radio Australia News
Solomon Islands government considers Virgin Blue as second airline
The Solomon Islands Government says it is negotiating with Virgin Blue of Australia about becoming the country's second airline company as part of an open skies policy.
Government authorities and the chairman of Solomon Airlines, Michael Maena, have met representatives of Virgin Blue to discuss the possibility of the airline operating international and domestic routes in the country.
The Pacific Islands News Association says Virgin Blue is looking at expanding internationally and has been talking with a number of potential Pacific islands destinations.
However, a Solomon Island's MP, Alfred Sasako, has expressed concern at the deal saying it has put the future of Solomon Airlines at grave risk at a time when airline staff had to be laid off to save costs.
19/03/2003 08:17:48 | ABC Radio Australia News