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Flights into Mt. Hagen Suspended

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PNG Air has suspended flights into Mt. Hagen following reports of the Civil Unrest at Kagamuga yesterday.

Since yesterday flights into the Western Highlands Province were disrupted following attempts by people from the Yamka Tribe, the traditional landowners of Kagamuga Airport to close down the airport.

Their grievances was over the change in names for Returning Officers in Western Highlands.

PNG Air released a statement today advising its passengers that flights in and out of Western Highlands will remain suspended until such a time the airline determines the safe operations of its service at Kagamuga.

Passengers with existing tickets are advised to contact the PNG Air Sales Office for a rebook at no cost.

Meanwhile National Airport Corporation in a conference in Port Moresby said the Mt. Hagen Airport will remain open for business.

‘We have an Election Plan in place and NAC will be using that to guidance operations during the Election Period, said NAC CEO Rex Kiponge.

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