Samoa’s national carrier, Samoa Airways is ready for its inaugural flight to Auckland, New Zealand tomorrow.
The airline will finally join the international arena of airways in this modern era of technology both globally and within the Pacific Region, initially with flights between Samoa, NZ and Australia.
The 737-800 aircraft arrived at Faleolo International Airport in Apia on Saturday morning completing its maiden trip from Europe where it was fitted with new livery.
Before touchdown, the aircraft conducted a fly pass from the north-coast of Savai’i, over the islands of Apolima and Manono, along the south-coast of Upolu and onwards to American Samoa before turning back and flying through the north-coast of Upolu, followed by a low pass over Apia.
There was a special water salute provided by the Samoa Airport Authority as the aircraft taxied from the runway to the apron-area.
Samoa Airways’ inaugural jet service will be flight OL731 on Tuesday 14 November from Apia to Auckland: OL731 Depart Apia 0700, Arrive Auckland 1015 OL732 Depart Auckland 1110, Arrive Apia 1605
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