From 8 July 2020, when Air Vanuatu launches its Airbus A220-300, the airline has announced it will begin operating four weekly services between Brisbane and Port Vila, Vanuatu, with one direct service to Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu. Brisbane will also be the first destination in Australia to have service by Air Vanuatu’s latest generation A220 aircraft.
The new Wednesday service will depart Brisbane at 18:20, arriving in Port Vila at 22:10. The return service will depart Port Vila at 15:10, arriving in Brisbane at 17:20.
Air Vanuatu will become the first airline in the South Pacific region to fly the A220, the most advanced airliner in its class, featuring new manufacturing technologies, reduced fuel consumption and carbon emissions, lower operating costs and a more comfortable passenger cabin.
The July launch of the A220-300 series aircraft will be followed by the A220-100 aircraft in November 2020.
“This year is set to be one of the most important years in Air Vanuatu’s history,” said Air Vanuatu Chief Executive Officer Derek Nice. “We’re excited for our passengers to experience the A220’s spacious cabin, wide seats, large windows and generous overhead bin space as they travel to the beautiful islands of Vanuatu.”
Air Vanuatu flight attendants are currently training in Switzerland, while maintenance engineers train in Canada and Germany, and pilots train in Canada. Meanwhile, airports in both Vanuatu and Australia are preparing for the launch of the A220 services.
Sale Fares
Air Vanuatu has a range of sale fares from Brisbane to Port Vila and Espiritu Santo starting from $459 return in Economy Class. These fares are on sale until 20 March 2020, for travel until 31 March 2020.
