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== History == |
== History == |
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The airline launched scheduled charter flights between Hong Kong and its base [[Roman Tmetuchl International Airport|Koror]] on 7 November 2014. It is often confused with [[Palau Airways]] although they are not associated with one another. The start-up intended to operate five times weekly charter services to Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok Airport. The carrier wet-leased a Boeing 737-800 aircraft on an annual contract from Slovakian Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance (ACMI) operator: [[Air Explore]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/31934-palau-pacific-airways-eyes-hong-kong-flights|title=Palau Pacific Airways eyes Hong Kong flights|publisher=}}</ref> |
The airline launched scheduled charter flights between Hong Kong and its base [[Roman Tmetuchl International Airport|Koror]] on 7 November 2014. It is often confused with [[Palau Airways]] although they are not associated with one another. The start-up intended to operate five times weekly charter services to Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok Airport. The carrier wet-leased a Boeing 737-800 aircraft on an annual contract from Slovakian Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance (ACMI) operator: [[Air Explore]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/31934-palau-pacific-airways-eyes-hong-kong-flights|title=Palau Pacific Airways eyes Hong Kong flights|work=ch-aviation |publisher=}}</ref> |
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Palau Pacific Airways had expanded to service Taipei, Taiwan on January 30, 2016. The airline shut down on 31 August 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/69153-sea-passion-group-confirms-palau-pacific-airways-to-close|title=Sea Passion Group confirms Palau Pacific Airways to close|website=ch-aviation|language=en|access-date=2019-01-23}}</ref> |
Palau Pacific Airways had expanded to service Taipei, Taiwan on January 30, 2016. The airline shut down on 31 August 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/69153-sea-passion-group-confirms-palau-pacific-airways-to-close|title=Sea Passion Group confirms Palau Pacific Airways to close|website=ch-aviation|language=en|access-date=2019-01-23}}</ref> |
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The airline was forced to stop its operations due to a lack of Chinese tourists after China had declared Palau an “illegal tour destination”, because Palau continues to maintain links with Taiwan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hongkongfp.com/2018/07/18/airline-says-shut-china-labelled-palau-illegal-destination-taiwan-recognition|title=Airline says it shut down after China labelled Palau an 'illegal destination' over its Taiwan recognition|publisher=}}</ref> |
The airline was forced to stop its operations due to a lack of Chinese tourists after China had declared Palau an “illegal tour destination”, because Palau continues to maintain links with Taiwan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hongkongfp.com/2018/07/18/airline-says-shut-china-labelled-palau-illegal-destination-taiwan-recognition|title=Airline says it shut down after China labelled Palau an 'illegal destination' over its Taiwan recognition|date=18 July 2018 |publisher=}}</ref> |
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In January 2019, the airline was rebounded as [[Palau Asia Pacific Air |
In January 2019, the airline was rebounded as [[Palau Asia Pacific Air]], and it serves both [[Macau]] and [[Hong Kong]]. The airline is also proposing a new destination to [[Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://money.udn.com/money/story/5612/3724932|title=| | 經濟日報|website=money.udn.com |author1=經濟日報 }}</ref> |
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== Destinations == |
== Destinations == |
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| Founded | November 2014 | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | 11. Nov 2014 | ||||||
| Ceased operations | 2018 | ||||||
| Hubs | Roman Tmetuchl International Airport | ||||||
| Fleet size | 1 | ||||||
| Destinations | 1 | ||||||
| Website | palaupacificairways.com | ||||||
Palau Pacific Airways (PPA) was a charter airline from Palau.
History
[edit]The airline launched scheduled charter flights between Hong Kong and its base Koror on 7 November 2014. It is often confused with Palau Airways although they are not associated with one another. The start-up intended to operate five times weekly charter services to Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok Airport. The carrier wet-leased a Boeing 737-800 aircraft on an annual contract from Slovakian Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance (ACMI) operator: Air Explore.[1]
Palau Pacific Airways had expanded to service Taipei, Taiwan on January 30, 2016. The airline shut down on 31 August 2018.[2]
The airline was forced to stop its operations due to a lack of Chinese tourists after China had declared Palau an “illegal tour destination”, because Palau continues to maintain links with Taiwan.[3]
In January 2019, the airline was rebounded as Palau Asia Pacific Air, and it serves both Macau and Hong Kong. The airline is also proposing a new destination to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.[4]
Destinations
[edit]Palau Pacific Airways served the following destinations:[citation needed]
- Palau - Roman Tmetuchl International Airport base
- Hong Kong - Hong Kong International Airport (charter)
- Macau - Macau International Airport (charter)
- Taipei - Taoyuan International Airport (charter)
Fleet
[edit]Palau Pacific Airways operated the following aircraft:[citation needed]
| Aircraft | Total | Orders | Passengers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbus A320-200 | 1 | 0 | 178 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Palau Pacific Airways eyes Hong Kong flights". ch-aviation.
- ^ "Sea Passion Group confirms Palau Pacific Airways to close". ch-aviation. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
- ^ "Airline says it shut down after China labelled Palau an 'illegal destination' over its Taiwan recognition". 18 July 2018.
- ^ 經濟日報. "| | 經濟日報". money.udn.com.
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