14 Nov 2017

Samoa Airways launched, ready for first commercial flight

From , 6:02 am on 14 November 2017

Samoa's relaunched national airline, Samoa Airways, is making its inaugural flight today, from Apia to Auckland.

The Boeing 737-800, leased from Icelandair Group, arrived in Samoa at the weekend.

Our correspondent Autagavaia Tipi Autagavaia was in Apia for the plane's arrival on Saturday and he told Don Wiseman it is a big deal for Samoa.

Launch of Samoa Airways

Launch of Samoa Airways Photo: RNZI Autagavaia Tipi Autagavaia