Nationwide Ticketing Access Expanded Through Post PNG’s Trusted Branch Network | PNG Air Ranks 3rd in Regional On-Time Performance | Phasing Out of the Dash 8 and New ATR Fleet Era Begins
PNG Air, Papua New Guinea’s People’s Choice Airline, has officially relaunched its partnership with Post PNG, expanding access to airline ticketing services through Post PNG’s trusted nationwide branch network. The event, held at the Post PNG Brian Bell Plaza outlet in Gordons, brought together two of Papua New Guinea’s most recognised state-linked institutions in a shared commitment to serving the people of this nation.
For PNG Air, the People’s Choice Airline, this partnership is not just a business arrangement. It is a promise kept — a promise to keep Papua New Guineans connected to opportunity, essential services and one another, no matter where they are in this great nation.
THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE, CONNECTING OUR PEOPLE
As Papua New Guinea’s People’s Choice Airline, PNG Air has always believed that air travel should be accessible to all Papua New Guineans, not just those in major centres. The relaunch of the PNG Air and Post PNG partnership turns that belief into action, making it easier for people across the country to purchase tickets from trusted, familiar Post PNG locations close to where they live, work and travel.
The first phase of the rollout begins in Port Moresby, with PNG Air ticketing now available at the following Post PNG locations:
• Post PNG Head Office – Konedobu
• Eliseo Shopping Centre – Rainbow
• University of Papua New Guinea Campus
• Tabari Place – Boroko
• Waterfront Shopping Centre – Konedobu
• Eliseo Shopping Centre – 9 Mile
• Brian Bell Plaza – Gordons
Over the coming weeks, the rollout will expand nationwide across Highlands, Momase, New Guinea Islands and Southern Region Post PNG locations, bringing the People’s Choice closer to the people in every region of Papua New Guinea.
Post PNG Chief Executive Officer Justin Worinu said the partnership reflects Post PNG’s responsibility as a state entity to serve all Papua New Guineans.
“As a state entity, it is our responsibility to ensure we continue to create important partnerships and bring access closer to our people. Providing services to our people is what our business focuses on, and with this PNG Air partnership we are excited to grow from strength to strength," Worinu said.
PNG Air Chief Executive Officer Brian Fraser said the People’s Choice Airline is proud to make travel more accessible for every Papua New Guinean.
“At PNG Air, everything we do starts with our people. As the People’s Choice Airline, our focus is not just on getting passengers from one destination to another. It is about making travel easier, more accessible and more convenient for the people of Papua New Guinea. By working together with Post PNG, we are bringing that promise to life through a network that communities already know and trust," Fraser said.
PEOPLE’S CHOICE: BUILT ON RELIABILITY, SAFETY AND CONNECTION
The People’s Choice title is one PNG Air earns every day. The airline currently ranks 3rd among Oceania’s major airlines for on-time performance, alongside carriers such as Qantas, Virgin Australia and Singapore Airlines, reflecting its unwavering commitment to the three pillars that define PNG Air: reliability, safety and keeping our people connected.
For PNG Air, being the People’s Choice is about more than a name. It is a daily commitment to every passenger who boards a PNG Air flight, to every community the airline serves and to every Papua New Guinean who relies on dependable air services to access healthcare, business, education and family.
GROWING FOR THE PEOPLE: NEW FLEET, NEW CHAPTER
PNG Air is in an exciting period of expansion. New aircraft are arriving, routes are growing and services are deepening, all in service of the People’s Choice promise to keep Papua New Guineans connected.
Most recently, Mangi Kutubu completed its maiden flight, adding to a growing modern fleet that reflects the confidence being placed in PNG Air and in Papua New Guinea’s aviation future.
With this growth also comes a farewell. In the coming weeks, the People’s Choice Airline will begin phasing out the beloved Dash 8, an aircraft that has faithfully connected Papua New Guineans for decades. It has earned its place in the nation’s aviation story, and PNG Air bids it a fond and grateful goodbye.
Its retirement makes way for a modern fleet built to meet the standards and expectations of today’s passengers and those of tomorrow.
Looking ahead, PNG Air remains committed to strengthening connectivity across the country through strategic partnerships, continued investment and a growing fleet designed to serve Papua New Guineans well into the future.
“We are proud to be the People’s Choice. Aviation plays a vital role in connecting communities, supporting business, improving access to services and creating opportunities for growth. Through partnerships like this one with Post PNG, and through our continued investment in our fleet and network, we can keep delivering meaningful outcomes for the people of Papua New Guinea. This is who we are. This is what we do," Fraser said.
