The first of Air Chathams' three charter flights between Auckland and Norfolk Island took off on Thursday 25 October 2018. The flight was operated in Convair 580 ZK-CIE operating as CHATHAMS 401 to Norfolk and CHATHAMS 402 on the return.
The charter flights have been arranged by Pukekohe Travel, which has for a number of years offered tours to the Chatham Islands in conjunction with Air Chathams. Two other charters were advertised for 1 November and 8 November.
There had been a previous passenger charter to Norfolk Island on 19 May 2018 when ZK-CIE flew to Norfolk Island for a music festival. This was Air Chathams' first international flight. Since then the company has operated some freight flights to Norfolk Island.
Meanwhile Air Chathams is still hoping to have a regular service to Norfolk Island in place by early next year.
What a success story for Chats. After pulling out of Tonga they really have landed on their feet. Long may it continue.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see a 737 or two and maybe a couple of ATR one day.... The possibilities are endless