The direct Port Moresby/Townsville service by Air Niugini will benefit the SP PNG Hunters when they play in the Queensland Cup against the Townsville, Mackay and Rockhampton teams.
The flight will be effective March 31, 2017.
The flight will benefit the team both in terms of reduced travel times, and lower team travel costs.
The direct flight will also enable fans in Papua New Guinea to attend Cowboys home matches, and the Hunters games – as well as the fans of the North Queensland teams who want to see their teams play here in Port Moresby.
The NRL round 5 matches between Cowboys and Rabbitohs on 31st March will be held in Townsville, an opportunity for fans in PNG to attend.
Air Niugini has provided a three nights package of K2, 679.00 per person with a twin share as well as return airfares and airport transfers, accommodation, full buffet breakfast, return transfers from hotel to stadium, game ticket, all travel taxes and surcharges.
To make bookings, call Air Niugini Tours Department 327 3557 or toll free 180 2121. Conditions apply.
The inclusion of Townsville brings the number of Air Niugini nonstop destinations in Australia to four (Brisbane, Sydney, Cairns, Townsville), as well as code share services to both Melbourne and Perth.
Air Niugini flies to Australia 25 times a week-more than any other airline and serves a total 15 international destinations.
Another destination that now remains firmly on Air Niugini’s radar for the future is Shanghai, China which will complement the airline’s current four services to HongKong.