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OUR STORY SOLOMON AIRLINES THE NATIONAL AIRLINE OF THE SOLOMON ISLANDS WHY THE SOLOMON ISLANDS SEEK THE UNEXPLORED! World Class Diving Surfing Utopia Fascinating Culture Romance Rich in History Diverse Flora
THE NATIONAL AIRLINE OF THE SOLOMON ISLANDS
SEEK THE UNEXPLORED!
Population 560,000
Approximately
Capital & Largest City
Honiara (HIR) Population about 70,000
Languages
English Many Native languages & dialects about
commonly spoken is Pijin
Weather
Enjoy average temperatures
Tropical climate (opposite seasons to the US)
US Visa Requirement
No Visa required for US citizens
The amazing Solomon Islands are an archipelago of 992 islands in the South Pacific. *Green below is hours to destination and blue is number of inflight meals away.
OUR HOME
Located in the South Pacific, 3 hours Northeast from Australia, consisting of six major islands and
New Guinea and northwest of Vanuatu and covering a land area of 11,000sq mi. The country's capital, Honiara is located on the island of Guadalcanal.
average temperature of around 80 degrees
drier (winter)
Southern Hemisphere opposite to US seasons
Weather
When Spanish explorer Mendaña visited the Solomon Islands in 1568, he found some gold at the Mataniko River. He thought that this could be one of the locations in which King Solomon (the Israelite monarch) obtained gold for his temple in Jerusalem. Mendaña then named the islands after King Solomon thus “Solomon Islands”. Comprised mostly of Melanesians with the rest of the population consisting of Polynesians, Micronesians, and small pockets of Chinese and Europeans. Most of the population 85% live in villages. Only about 15% are found in the urban centers. British and Australian companies began large scale coconut plantations on the islands and at around the same period missionaries arrived, converting many Solomon Islanders to Christianity. A rise in nationalist sentiment following WWII eventually led to the country's independence in 1978.
History
fighting in World War II the 1940s. The most famous was the Battle of Guadalcanal.
tours to the WW II museum and other significant sites including the American memorial at Skyline Ridge and the Japanese Solomons Peace memorial.
untouched and you can still find artifacts strewn about from rusting jeeps, tanks and amphibious vehicles lying buried in the jungle to foxholes and caves that were used as Japanese observation points and hiding places.
Solomons lie submerged, some deep under water and include oil tankers, seaplanes and
short distance from shore while others are
History
If you like, visit the villages in the outer islands and step back in time. Experience life much as it was a hundred years ago. No electricity, no internet, no running water supply, no shops, few roads. And no noise - except for the sound of the waves! The Solomon Islands is known for its finely made, intricately designed handmade crafts. Beautiful traditional style carvings, baskets and jewelry as well as modern paintings can be purchased at markets and villages throughout the Solomons and viewed at the National Art Gallery in Honiara. The Solomon Islands are dotted with archaeological monuments including ancient ceremonial shrines. For the curious adventurers there are opportunities to visit and learn about ancient hillforts high on the mountains, headhunting or skull shrines and other sites of important legends.
Typical food eaten in the Solomons includes fish, chicken, pork, coconut, sweet potatoes and taro. The country's main food market is the Central Market in Honiara. A hub of noise and color, the market has a huge selection of fish and fresh produce brought in from
Traditional music in the Solomons includes slit drum and bamboo panpipe ensembles. The conch shell is an instrument used widely across the Pacific, including the Solomons. It is used as a traditional form of trumpet, summoning people to gather and signalling the start of important events.
magnificent, dense tropical forest.
Solomon Islands.
Solomons are several species of Palms, Orchids, Begonia and Ginger plants.
plants brighten the forest environment.
Scuba Diving: “The Amazon of the Oceans”
Under the water, the islands have one of the highest diversities of coral and fish species anywhere in the world including several that are new to science. Almost 500 species of hard and soft Corals have been found to form the of reefs in the Solomons. These reefs absolutely teem with life, from Titan Trigger fish, Green and Orange Neon Slugs and superbly colored Sea Fans to the full food chain of creatures including large schools of Jacks and Barracuda, all the way up to the cruising Grey Reef Sharks. The Solomon's underwater realm provide spawning grounds and migratory routes for 1000 reef fish species, Dolphins, Rays, Sharks, and six of the world's seven species of Marine Turtles, to name a few. Unique opportunities to snorkel amongst Shipwrecks from WW2 relics like Seaplanes and Submarines.
Under the Water
Surfing A Surfers Playground, from avid to beginner you can surf the North or South Shore, uncrowded with great giant breaks Sailing The peaceful turquoise waters welcome you to a rustic experience on an Outrigger or kayak, or perhaps a modern sailboat or yacht. Fishing Charter companies can help you catch the best the Solomon Islands have to offer. They provide excellent year round fishing conditions for Anglers of all levels
Catches include Yellow Fin Tuna, Trevally, Wahoo, Sailfish, Marlin, Barracuda, Mahi Mahi and Spanish Mackeral.
On the Water
A simple Romantic Getaway Imagine a honeymoon, wedding at a romantic retreat at one of the Solomon's exotic resorts. Peaceful, relaxing, remote and private, you can expect idyllic scenery and great service. Perfect for anniversaries or celebrations
PLEASE VISIT THEIR WONDERFUL WEBSITE: http://www.visitsolomons.com.sb/
Henderson International Airport in Honiara is our home (HIR). Solomon Airlines is the
the Solomon Islands. We are IOSA accredited and we fly domestically and internationally. OUR HOME
Solomon Airlines operates a mix
newly upgraded A320 for international routes. A fleet of smaller aircraft are specifically suited to our network
They provide enjoyable flying to a range of island destinations that both locals and world travellers are seeking.
OUR FLEET: 5 AIRCRAFT
OUR FLEET
A320
Our flagship A320 flies our international routes including Sydney, Brisbane, Port Vila and Nadi. You’ll be given a “Warm Welkam” as you board and comfortably settle into our economy or business class seating. In-flight you’ll enjoy full service all the way on our international routes
OUR FLEET
DASH 8
Solomon Airlines Dash 8 currently operates services between Honiara and two of our larger islands.
and Honiara, connecting to international flights. Takes about
Solomon Airlines Twin Otter
provinces across the Solomon Islands. Our De Havilland Twin Otter aircraft comfortably seats 18 people. Our Islander aircraft also fly to all 9 provinces and are ideal for many of our island strips.
OUR FLEET
TWIN OTTER & ISLANDER
All our international flights offer full service and complimentary beverages. Economy Class offers a choice
from a range of selected wines and beers from Australia and Solomon Islands. Belama Class, our own Business-First cabin, also offers a range of complimentary soft drinks, tea, coffee, premium wine, cocktails and beer, together with a choice of meals.
FULL SERVICE
Belama Club means access to
Belama Club Lounge at the Honiara International Airport. And as a Belama Plus Member you’ll have access to the Tabua Lounge at Nadi Airport and the Executive Club of Air Niugini at Port Moresby. In Sydney and Brisbane Belama Plus Members can access the Qantas Club Lounge.
BELAMA CLUB
A PROUD AIRLINE
Solomon Airlines is a proud airline creating a real sense of belonging in
Our on-going domestic PR and advertising campaigns will further enhance the goodwill we are enjoying. “We go the extra mile in everything we do”
DOMESTIC ROUTES
Domestically, we carry some 65,000 passengers each year from Honiara to 19 destinations throughout our islands. Our routes cater for local needs as well as taking visitors to all the idyllic places that wait to be discovered. We fly to all the places you’ve read about (and many you haven’t).
From Honiara to Choiseul Bay, Ballalae, Gizo, Munda, Kagau, Ramata, Seghe, Suavanao, Fera, Auki, Atoifi, Afutara, Arona, Santa Ana, Kirakira, Santa Cruz, Rennell, Bellona, Marau.
Internationally, we fly to Nadi, Port Vila and code share with Air Niugini to Port Morseby.
INTERNATIONAL ROUTES
As a major development, we have exciting things happening through our new code share arrangements with Qantas between Sydney, Brisbane and Honiara. We fly 4 times a week between Honiara and Brisbane. And now, we fly direct from Sydney every Tuesday.
INTERLINE PARTNERSHIP
Qantas Interline arrangements have opened Solomon Islands globally as a seamlessly accessible destination. Now people can fly Qantas from Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart and Cairns to Sydney or Brisbane then through to Honiara with Solomon Airlines. …one ticket with through checked- in baggage.
Interline international services connect Sydney or Brisbane with:
QANTAS INTERLINE INTERNATIONAL SERVICES
Interline international services from Air New Zealand connect to:
AIR NEW ZEALAND INTERLINE INTERNATIONAL SERVICES
Solomon Airlines (IE) pays 5% commission on published fares!
in 1S, 1A, 1V, 1P
cash and UATP cards
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bookings through our US Reservations Office
US LOCAL HELP DESK
Solomon Airlines USA 420 Lexington Ave Ste 2523 New York, NY 10170 solomonairlines@airlinepros.com 888-468-5736
With a history going back to 1962, the future is looking bright and shaping up with exciting
Solomon Airlines. A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY
SOLOMON AIRLINES USA Sascha Henckell 1-888-468-5736 www.flysolomons.com solomonairlines@airlinepros.com