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Connecting the heart of the Pacific islands.
Founded
1959
Headquarters
Apia, Samoa
Polynesian Airlines is the flag carrier of Samoa, founded in 1959 and operating regional and international services across the South Pacific. The airline has historically connected Samoa with neighboring island nations and key gateways in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.
Over the decades, Polynesian Airlines faced significant financial challenges, leading to a major restructuring in the mid-2000s. The government of Samoa retained ownership, and the airline scaled back its long-haul operations to focus on regional connectivity.
Today Polynesian Airlines operates as a smaller regional carrier, with Faleolo International Airport near Apia serving as its primary hub. The airline plays a vital role in linking Samoa's two main islands and supporting tourism and trade in the region.
Hubs & network
Polynesian Airlines operates primarily out of Faleolo International Airport (APW) near Apia, Samoa.
Fleet
The airline has historically operated small turboprop and regional jet aircraft suited to South Pacific island routes.
Notable facts
- ›Polynesian Airlines is the national flag carrier of Samoa, established in 1959.
- ›The airline underwent major restructuring in 2005, discontinuing most long-haul international routes.
- ›It has operated inter-island services between Upolu and Savai'i, Samoa's two main islands.
- ›The Samoan government has been the principal owner of the airline throughout its history.
- ›At its peak, Polynesian Airlines operated routes to Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga, and the United States.
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