The making of Air Vanuatu’s latest plane

The making of Air Vanuatu’s latest plane

Ever wondered what goes into making a plane? Then check out this video of Air Vanuatu’s latest new build plane.

The brand new ATR72-600 aircraft arrived in Vanuatu earlier this month. It is larger, with 70 passenger seats, offering more comfort to passengers and benefits from the widest cabin in the turboprop market, with a new cabin including an ergonomic design for greater comfort, new seats and wider overhead bins with 30% more roller bags stowage. It is also more economical than the current ATR72-500.

Air Vanuatu is exploring new routes for the new aircraft, including a Vila-Santo-Noumea service.

With the new plane comes the chance to explore Vanuatu with the release of new Super Special fares, which are available for sale from 1 to 30 November, 2016 and valid for travel up to 17 June, 2017.

To Port Vila

Super Special – To Port Vila from AUD$610* per person return from Sydney, or AUD$540* per person return from Brisbane.

To Santo (via Port Vila)

Super Special – To Espiritu Santo via Port Vila from AUD$630* per person return from Sydney, or AUD$580* per person return from Brisbane (direct services only).

*Please note all prices including taxes and charges, blackout periods apply and prices are subject to availability. Prices are valid from 1 to 30 November, 2016 with travel up to 17 June, 2017.

Email the Travel Weekly team at traveldesk@travelweekly.com.au

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