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Tourism Authority welcomes Nauru Airlines announcement

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The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) welcomes the announcement by Nauru Airlines to resume its Island Hopper Service from 16 October 2022. This service last operated in March 2020, prior to the COVID-19 international border closure.

Nauru Airline’s Island Hopper schedule will connect Kiribati with Brisbane, Australia and Nadi Fiji through Nauru and also offer direct fortnightly return services from Tarawa to Majuro, the capital of the Republic of the Marshall Islands.

TAK CEO, Petero Manufolau acknowledged the important role played by regional carriers like Nauru Airlines in connecting remote yet unique Pacific Island destinations like Kiribati with the rest of the world.

The Brisbane to Tarawa via Nauru flight will begin as a Sunday fortnightly service, departing Brisbane at 8.15am and arriving at Bonriki International Airport at 5.10pm.

Manufolau added that the service will be ideal for business travellers from Australia and opens up additional travel options for off the beaten track leisure traveller seeking to journey the road least travelled.

Nauri Airline’s Island Hopper services now means that travellers have 2 weekend departure options from Brisbane, with the second being with Solomon Airlines. Fiji Airways compliments this with its twice a week direct service from Nadi to Tarawa.

 

 

 

 

 

Air Kiribati welcomes new aircraft.

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Domestic carrier, Air Kiribati welcomed an addition to its fleet with a celebration at the airline’s Bonriki International Airport hangar on Saturday 30 July 2022.  The event was attended by the Minister for Information, Communication and Transport (MICT), Honourable Tekeeua Tarati, Air Kiribati Board of Directors, Management and staff.

The 19-seater Vikings Twin Otter 400 series is the latest version of the aircraft type and features a full glass cockpit.

The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) has welcomed this addition to Air Kiribati’s fleet, noting that it will help increase connectivity and frequency of air access to the outer Gilbert group of islands.

TAK Deputy CEO, Reeti Onorio added, “the timing could not have been better as Kiribati open’s its international borders from 01 August 2022”. She added “Air Kiribati plays a vital role in the development and sustainability of tourism in Kiribati and that TAK looks forward to cooperating with the airline to boost the sector’s growth across the destination”.

Congratulations Air Kiribati

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The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) Board of Directors, Management and staff congratulates the national airline, Air Kiribati Limited (AKL) on the occasion of its 27th Year Anniversary.

Aviation is the backbone to Kiribati’s tourism industry and TAK is recognises the valuable role that AKL plays in connecting travellers to our idyllic islands across the Gilbert group and the Line group.

TAK also celebrates the 80,000 flights that Air Kiribati has operated and the more than half a million people the airline has served over the 27 years.

Since its inception in 1995, Air Kiribati operated many different aircraft within its fleet, aircraft like the ATR 72, CASA C212, BN-2A(Islander), Harbin Y12, DHC-6 and DHC-8 have all been part of Air Kiribati family.

Looking forward, TAK is excited about the future of Air Kiribati and the role that it will continue to play in enabling the sustainable development and growth of tourism in Kiribati.

Kiribati Extends Border Closure to End of February 2021

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The Government of Kiribati has officially declared a further extension of its border closure in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Government advises that this extension will remain effective until the end of February 2021 where it will be further reviewed. Special approval is required for humanitarian flights to transport essential equipment, medical supplies, and medevac operations.

In addition, Kiribati nationals travelling back on government arranged repatriation flights can enter Kiribati. A Repatriation Taskforce setup by Cabinet has been planning recent repatriation exercises to bring back all I-Kiribati stranded overseas since November last year.

The Taskforce is currently working with partners and neighbouring countries to repatriate remaining stranded nationals and Seafarers who have been affected by the border closures as a result of the pandemic.

The undertaking is being conducted in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures that seek to safeguard the public from the potential entry and transmission of COVID-19. All repatriated nationals would be required to undergo mandatory quarantine at a Government-designated facility on South Tarawa.
Throughout the repatriation period, Kiribati borders will remain closed to foreign nationals unless specific directions are given to enable critical and lifesaving operations and activities in Kiribati. During the border closure, the provision of medical supplies and cargoes will continue under the established COVID-19 safety procedures and protocols to ensure necessary support to strengthen the national health system and to support the needs of the people.

The Government continues to appeal to the general public and Kiribati’s development partners for their continued cooperation, support and understanding to ensure the necessary arrangements are strictly followed so that risks are managed and the health safety of all is not compromised. (source: Office of Te Beretitenti)

 TAK participates in Airport Public Health Safety Measures meeting

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The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) joined the Airport Kiribati Authority in its first round of stakeholder’s consultations to discuss the Airports Council International’s (ACI) guidance on public health safety measures for Bonriki International Airport.

The guidance provided by ACI covers recommended measures for the appropriate handling of domestic and international flights during the Covid-19 pandemic. These measures focus on the health and welfare of travelers, staffs and the public with the aim to alleviate opportunities for the spread of Covid-19.

Procedures discussed included disembarking and arrival, health and security screening, baggage claim, customs and quarantine clearance and domestic transfer points.

The meeting was also attended by representatives from the Department of Public Health of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Immigration Department, Customs and Quarantine, private sector operators and Air Kiribati.

TAK recognizes important need for Kiribati to maintain its Covid-19 free destination status and will continue to actively engage in programs developed to promote health security and safety.

 

 

Pionair applies for twice weekly flights to Tarawa, Kiribati

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Charter airline Pionair Australia has applied to The International Air Services Commission (IASC) to operate twice weekly passenger services from Brisbane to Tarawa, Kiribati via Honiara, Solomon Islands and Nauru.

The airline’s application requests to operate return trips and includes a combined passenger/cargo service to Nauru.

The application is for a 184-seater E190-E2 aircraft or substitute to service these routes.

If successful, these new flights should boost visitor arrivals into Tarawa.

Pionair applies for twice weekly flights to Tarawa Island

The Tourism Authority of Kiribati is responsible for working with our partners to encourage travelers to come to Kiribati and spend time exploring our country.

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