Air Vanuatu

2024 - 5 - 9

Air Vanuatu in Turbulence: Australian Flights Cancelled Amid Administration Concerns

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Passengers left stranded as Air Vanuatu teeters on the brink of administration. What's next for the Pacific carrier? Find out here!

Air Vanuatu, the national airline of Vanuatu, has recently made headlines as it canceled multiple flights to and from Australia, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded. The carrier's decision to cancel flights has sparked rumors of the airline facing financial difficulties. Reports suggest that Air Vanuatu may be on the verge of administration, with the Vanuatu Tourism Office seeking further information.

As the situation unfolds, Australian tourists find themselves stuck in Vanuatu after the sudden cancellation of international flights. The uncertainty surrounding Air Vanuatu's future has raised concerns among passengers regarding the airline's operational stability. With all international flights canceled for several days, the government of Vanuatu is deliberating whether to place the airline into administration.

In a recent social media post, Brisbane Airport confirmed the cancellation of Air Vanuatu flights to Brisbane, adding to the growing list of disrupted travel plans. The Pacific carrier's struggles come shortly after the collapse of Bonza Airlines, indicating turbulent times for the aviation industry in the region. As passengers grapple with the impact of flight cancellations, the future of Air Vanuatu hangs in the balance, awaiting further clarity on its operational status.

In a surprising turn of events, Air Vanuatu, once a vital link between Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific, now faces uncertainty regarding its future operations. The airline's abrupt cancellation of flights has caused chaos for travelers, highlighting the challenges faced by regional carriers during these uncertain times. As passengers await updates on their disrupted travel plans, the aviation industry braces for the potential repercussions of Air Vanuatu's administration concerns.

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Air Vanuatu cancels Australian flights as airline teeters on brink of ... (9News)

The Pacific carrier's website shows that six flights between Sydney and Port Vila between yesterday and Saturday have been cancelled, while the same number of ...

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Air Vanuatu cancels Australian flights as carrier is placed in ... (KarryOn)

“We are aware Air Vanuatu has cancelled its Brisbane flights for today and tomorrow,” Brisbane Airport said in a social media post.

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Air Vanuatu cancels all flights to Australia and NZ amid rumours of ... (Delicious)

The airline's website lists the cancelled services under its “flight schedule changes” page. Words by Chantelle Francis.

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Air Vanuatu reportedly 'dissolves' (Daily Telegraph)

Hundreds of passengers have been stranded across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific after the airline grounded dozens of flights.

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Air Vanuatu 'enters administration', cancels flights to and from Australia (7NEWS.com.au)

The Vanuatu Tourism Office posted on its website it was aware of reports the airline had gone into administration and was seeking further information. “At this ...

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Another major airline hits turbulence, flights cancelled (Courier Mail)

Just days after the collapse of Bonza Airlines, another major carrier is facing a turbulent future in a move which could have major ramifications for the ...

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Air Vanuatu cancels Australian flights, on verge of administration (WAtoday)

Air Vanuatu has cancelled all its international flights as its government decides whether to place it into administration.

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Passengers left stranded after Air Vanuatu cancels flights (SBS)

The company cited "extended maintenance requirements" after cancelling flights, but the national carrier is reportedly on the brink of voluntary ...

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Flights cancelled, Australians stranded as government considers ... (ABC News)

Australian tourists are stranded in Vanuatu after the country's national airline cancelled international flights for four days, while the Vanuatu government ...

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Air Vanuatu cancels flights as government considers voluntary ... (Voice of America)

All of Air Vanuatu's international flights between Thursday and Sunday are canceled, and all later flights are under review.

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Air Vanuatu cancels flights as carrier faces liquidation (KarryOn)

Air Vanuatu faces voluntary administration, with the carrier cancelling all Australian flights until at least Sunday (12 May 2024), the airline says.

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Air Vanuatu cancels Australian flights amid cash woes (The Northern Daily Leader)

The national airline of Vanuatu has cancelled all its flights to and from Sydney and Brisbane for the...

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Air Vanuatu cancels Australian flights, on verge of administration (WAtoday)

Air Vanuatu has cancelled all its international flights as its government decides whether to place it into administration.

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Air Vanuatu Faces Administration After Halting Flights | Aviation ... (Aviation Week)

The future of South Pacific carrier Air Vanuatu is in serious doubt as the airline has halted all international operations and may soon enter ...

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Air Vanuatu: Another Airline Headed to Bankruptcy (Airline Ratings)

In another blow to aviation in the Australia/Pacific region, Air Vanuatu has cancelled all international flights for bankruptcy protection.

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Air Vanuatu officially enters voluntary liquidation (9News)

Air Vanuatu has been placed into liquidation after the airline cancelled all its international flights yesterday. · Morgan Kelly, Justin Walsh and Andrew Hanson ...

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Air Vanuatu enters liquidation after flights cancelled (National Indigenous Times)

Air Vanuatu has entered voluntary liquidation after suddenly cancelling dozens of its international flights. EY Australia's Morgan Kelly, Justin...

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Vanuatu's national carrier Air Vanuatu placed into voluntary ... (7NEWS.com.au)

The airline has been on the brink of collapse for the past few days, with Air Vanuatu confirming on Thursday the Vanuatu government and firm Ernst and Young ...

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Major airline enters voluntary liquidation (NEWS.com.au)

Air Vanuatu has been placed into voluntary liquidation, with Australian liquidators stepping in to wind up the beleaguered airline as it cans international ...

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Flights cancelled and tourists stranded as Air Vanuatu put into ... (The Guardian)

Troubled airline had earlier cancelled flights to Australia and New Zealand, citing 'maintenance' requirements.

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Air Vanuatu enters voluntary liquidation, with authorities unsure ... (ABC News)

Ernst & Young confirms it has taken control of the airline after the Vanuatu government appointed it as voluntary liquidator of the company.

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Air Vanuatu enters liquidation after flights cancelled (The Northern Daily Leader)

EY Australia's Morgan Kelly, Justin Walsh and Andrew Hanson were appointed as liquidators on Friday. The Pacific nation's carrier cancelled more than 20 flights ...

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Stranded passengers left thousands out of pocket as Air Vanuatu ... (SBS)

Air Vanuatu has entered voluntary liquidation. The Pacific nation's carrier cancelled dozens of its international flights. Affected travellers would be informed ...

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Air Vanuatu files for bankruptcy protection (Voice of America)

The airline on Wednesday canceled more than 20 flights to and from the Australian cities of Sydney and Brisbane, and the New Zealand city of Auckland for the ...

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Air Vanuatu in liquidation following fleet issue, poor trading (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Liquidators say they intend to resume normal trading as soon as possible, while considering all opportunities to place the airline on a stronger footing.

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Virgin Australia to increase flights to Vanuatu after national carrier's ... (SBS)

Affected travellers would be informed of this disruption and re-booked on flights as soon as operations resumed. Air Vanuatu has entered voluntary liquidation ...

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Air Vanuatu goes into liquidation, thousands of passengers stranded (Aljazeera.com)

Consultants overseeing process say they hope to get the airline's four planes back in the skies as soon as possible.

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