| Commenced operations | December 2005 |
|---|---|
| Ceased operations | August 23, 2008 |
| Operating bases | Nukuʻalofa, Tonga |
| Fleet size | See Fleet below |
| Destinations | See Destinations below |
| Parent company | Air Fiji and Teta Tours |
Airlines Tonga was an airline based in Nukuʻalofa, Tonga. It operated services within Tonga and flights are operated on its behalf by Air Fiji.
History
The airline started operations in December 2005 as a joint venture partnership between Air Fiji (49%) and Tongan travel agency Teta Tours (51%). Airlines Tonga became the second domestic airline of Tonga after Peau Vavaʻu.
On August 23, 2008, Airlines Tonga ceased all activity indefinitely, citing its inability to meet rising fuel costs.
Destinations
Airlines Tonga operated services from Tongatapu to the following destinations:
Fleet
The airline operated the following aircraft:
- Harbin Y-12 Mark II twin engine turboprop aircraft
- Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante twin engine turboprop aircraft
References
- ^ "Directory: World Airlines". Flight International. 2007-03-27. p. 70.
- "Air Fiji to fly Tonga's domestic service - report". RNZ. 8 December 2005. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
- "Airline Tonga suspends operations". RNZ. 26 August 2008. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
- ^ "Airlines Tonga". Air Fiji. Archived from the original on 31 March 2007.