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Solomon Airlines has entered the Trans-Tasman market, operating flights between Auckland and Brisbane. This makes it the fifth airline on this route, joining Air New Zealand, China Airlines, Jetstar, and Qantas. According to Cirium Diio data, this is the first time since 2020 that five carriers have operated on this city pair.
The airline operates a weekly service using its Airbus A320ceo aircraft. The flight does not offer in-flight entertainment or WiFi but provides food for passengers. Flightradar24 reports that Solomon Airlines used its only active A320, registered as H4-SIB and nearly 20 years old, for its first Trans-Tasman roundtrip service. A passenger from the inaugural flight noted that about 20% of seats were occupied.
The airline's schedule allows for a day trip from New Zealand to Queensland, although it might be tiring for passengers upon their return. Additionally, travelers can fly from Auckland via Brisbane to Munda and Honiara.
