Christmas Island flights have been restored

At long last it looks we have the return of the main flights with Air Pacific from Honolulu to Christmas Island. This will save 2.5 hours flying time and more importantly release the issue of luggage as we can have the same luggage as an international flight. 









Baggage Allowance

Travel to/from Honolulu

Business Class 2 pieces with total dimensions of the 2 pieces not exceeding 270cm (106in) and no 1 piece exceeding 158cm (62in) 30kg per piece

Economy 1 piece with total dimensions must not exceed 158cm (62in) 30kg

Great News all round

Peter Collingsworth 
Operations Director 
Angling Direct Holidays

Managing Director & CEO, John Campbell, today announced that subject to government approval, Air Pacific will re-introduce weekly flights between Nadi and Kiritimati (Christmas) Island, and on to Honolulu from Tuesday, 25 May 2010.

The flight will operate with a Boeing 737-700 aircraft with 8 seats in Tabua Business Class and 110 in Pacific Voyager Economy Class.

Mr. Campbell said: “Air Pacific is very pleased to bring commercial airline services back to Kiritimati Island. The Republic of Kiribati plays a unique role in tourism and business in the Pacific and linking Christmas Island to both Fiji and Honolulu will be a positive step for many stakeholders. It is an exciting boutique addition to our route network, which will be popular among fishing, dive and bird watching enthusiasts the world over.”

The new flight schedule is:

Christmas Island – Honolulu FJ822 Departs 7:35am Wednesday Arrives 10:35am Tuesdays 

Honolulu – Christmas Island FJ823 Departs 12:00pm Tuesdays Arrives 3:00pm Wednesdays

The proposed re-commencement of services into Kiritimati Island has also been welcomed by the Government of Kiribati. Secretary for Communications, Transport and Tourism Development Mrs. Teekoa Ietaake has called this announcement “a major step in supporting the growth and development of Kiribati.”

Kiritimati Island is Kiribati’s major tourism destination and with the recommencement of air services into the island, this will bring a major boost to the local and national economy.

“We are very pleased to partner with Air Pacific in this venture to bring air services to Kiritimati and to tell the world that we are very keen for salt water fly fishermen, surfers and birdwatchers from around the world to come to Kiritimati,” said Mrs Ietaake.

Visas are no longer required for entry into Kiritimati (Christmas) Island for most countries around the world; although immigration charges of AU$20 for departure will be applied.