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Qantas vs. Solomon Airlines: The Battle for Brisbane-Honiara Route Heats Up with Major Implications for Solomon Islands
Qantas vs. Solomon Airlines: The Battle for Brisbane-Honiara Route Heats Up with Major Implications for Solomon Islands A significant dispute has emerged between two of the Pacific’s major carriers—Qantas Airways and Solomon Airlines—over the Brisbane-Honiara route, which could have far-reaching consequences for domestic connectivity in the Solomon Islands. In a move to increase its capacity, Qantas has applied for 97 additional seats per week on this route, potentially adding a fifth weekly flight between Brisbane (BNE) and Honiara (HIR) starting March 29, 2026. However, Solomon Airlines has strongly objected to this...