Liquidators say they intend to resume normal trading as soon as possible, while considering all opportunities to place the airline on a stronger footing.
Vanuatu’s only airline has entered voluntary liquidation after its government ordered a review of the carrier’s operations, disrupting the travel plans of hundreds scheduled to fly between the island nation, Australia and New Zealand over the next week.
“The liquidators intend to resume normal trading as soon as possible while considering all opportunities to place the carrier on a stronger footing,” EY said on Friday morning.Vanuatu Daily PostIt’s one of many airlines worldwide struggling to cope with the high costs associated with labour shortages, inflation and other issues linked to COVID-19.
Qantas does not fly to Vanuatu but codeshares with Air Vanuatu instead. A Qantas spokesperson said all Qantas customers with Air Vanuatu bookings scheduled to depart before the end of May should contact its customer service team or their relevant travel agent to discuss getting a refund or a flight credit.“We will work to book any of these customers who are mid-journey onto alternative flights,” a spokesperson said.
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