Civil Aviation praised for grounding Lulutai over safety concerns dating back to airline’s inception: Minister

LULUTAI AIRLINES: Grounded over safety concerns, means travel chaos in Tonga

Tonga’s only domestic airline, Lulutai, has been grounded in the light of serious safety violations. The grounding leaves dozens of tourists and locals stranded during the country’s peak tourism season. Announced by the Civil Aviation Division on Saturday, the suspension has significantly impacted the tourism sector, prompting widespread outrage among operators and passengers. The suspension […] The post LULUTAI AIRLINES: Grounded over safety co…

Civil Aviation praised for grounding Lulutai over safety concerns dating back to airline’s inception: Minister

The Minister of Public Enterprises, Piveni Piukala, has delivered a scathing assessment of Lulutai Airlines, revealing that deep-rooted engineering workforce issues have plagued the national carrier since its inception. Speaking after Civil Aviation suspended the airline’s operations over maintenance concerns, Piukala said the move was long overdue, citing years of non-compliance, understaffing, and a revolving […] The post Civil Aviation praise…