Polynesian Blue
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Polynesian Blue | ||
|---|---|---|
| IATA DJ | ICAO PLB |
Callsign Polyblue |
| Founded | October, 2005 | <tr><th colspan="2">Frequent flyer program</th><td>Velocity Rewards</td></tr><tr><th colspan="2">Member lounge</th><td>The Lounge</td></tr>|
| Fleet size | 4 (Uses Pacific Blue Aircraft) | |
| Destinations | 3 (APW, SYD and AKL | |
| Headquarters | Brisbane, Australia (Virgin Blue) | |
| Key people | John Bartlett, CEO | |
| Website: www.polynesianblue.com | ||
Polynesian Blue is a Virgin Group airline, which flys between Samoa, Australia and New Zealand. It is 49% owned by the Samoa Government, and replaces the now-defunct Polynesian Airlines, which ceased operations in 2005.
Contents |
[edit] History
Virgin Blue signed an agreement with the Samoan Government to operate a joint venture airline called “Polynesian Blue”. The announcement came after several months of detailed discussions between the two parties and involves the Samoan Government and Virgin Blue joining forces to set up a new company that operates jet routes presently flown by Polynesian Airlines, from October 2005. Polynesian Airlines will continue to operate its existing turboprop aircraft and ground handling divisions.
[edit] Destinations
- Further information: List of Polynesian Blue destinations
[edit] Ownership
Polynesian Blue is 49% owned by the Samoan Government, 49% owned by Virgin Blue and the remaining 2% will be held by an independent Samoan shareholder, Aggie Grey’s hotel.
[edit] Fleet
As of August 2006 the Polynesian Blue fleet includes <ref>Flight International, 3-9 October 2006</ref> :
Boeing 737-800 aircraft from the Pacific Blue Fleet are used for Polynesian Blue Services. At October 2006, Pacific Blue had one of their aircraft painted in Polynesian Blue Livery - the standard Virgin Red Fuselage, a stylised palm tree on the tail, along with the Virgin Blue "boomerang". [citation needed]
[edit] Historical Milestones
First flight on October 31st 2005 between Apia and Auckland, New Zealand and Sydney, Australia.
[edit] External links
- www.polynesianblue.com Official website of Polynesian Blue
- www.virginbrand.com Unofficial blog of the Virgin Group
[edit] References
<references/>
| Virgin Group |
|---|
| Active | Brides | Cars | Cinemas | Cosmetics | Digital | Drinks | Electronics | Experience Days | Fuels | Jewellery | Mobile | Money | Credit Card | Unite (charity) | Vie | Vines | Vodka | Voucher | Wines | .net | V Festival - UK | V Festival - North America |
| Airlines, Flights & Travel |
| America | Atlantic | Balloon Flights | Blue | Pacific Blue | Polynesian Blue | Express | Galactic | Holidays | Limited Edition Hotels | Limobike | Limosines | Nigeria | Trains | Vacations | TheTrainLine | Blue Holidays |
| Publishing |
| Books | Comics | Interactive | Music | Play | Records | V2 Records | Artemis Records |
| Radio |
| Radio Free | Asia | ouï fm |
| Retail |
| Megastores | Spa | Ware |
| Richard Branson |
| Richard Branson | Richard Branson Business Ventures |
