The Pacific carrier’s website shows that six flights between sydney and Port Vila between yesterday and Saturday have been cancelled, while the same number of services in and out of brisbane have also been scrapped.
In a statement to 9news.com.au, an Air Vanuatu spokesperson confirmed all international flights had been cancelled and that the Vanuatu government was weighing up placing the airline in administration.
“The Vanuatu government is now considering placing Air Vanuatu, the national carrier of Vanuatu, into voluntary administration,” the spokesperson said.
“The international firm Ernst & Young has been appointed to assist the Vanuatu government in reviewing available options and put forward recommendations to the Vanuatu government.
“Ernst & Young representatives arrived in Port Vila today to begin an assessment of Air Vanuatu’s financials and are being assisted by the Vanuatu Government and the Air Vanuatu team.
“Air Vanuatu…
