Airlines Tonga was an airline based in Nukuʻalofa, Tonga. It operated services within Tonga and flights are operated on its behalf by Air Fiji.[1]

Commenced operationsDecember 2005
Ceased operationsAugust 23, 2008
Operating basesNukuʻalofa, Tonga
Fleet sizeSee Fleet below
DestinationsSee Destinations below
Parent companyAir Fiji and Teta Tours
Airlines Tonga Harbin Y-12 at Suva Airport (2006).

History

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The airline started operations in December 2005 as a joint venture partnership between Air Fiji (49%) and Tongan travel agency Teta Tours (51%).[1] Airlines Tonga became the second domestic airline of Tonga after Peau Vavaʻu.[2]

On August 23, 2008, Airlines Tonga ceased all activity indefinitely, citing its inability to meet rising fuel costs.[3]

Destinations

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Airlines Tonga operated services from Tongatapu to the following destinations:[4]

Fleet

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The airline operated the following aircraft:[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Directory: World Airlines". Flight International. 2007-03-27. p. 70.
  2. ^ "Air Fiji to fly Tonga's domestic service - report". RNZ. 8 December 2005. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
  3. ^ "Airline Tonga suspends operations". RNZ. 26 August 2008. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Airlines Tonga". Air Fiji. Archived from the original on 31 March 2007.