Air Niugini Online Booking Domestic Special Fares 2024

Air Niugini online booking and check-in started in August 2016, yet many national and international travellers have yet to use the platform. 

The reasons could be many, but one obvious explanation is that many Air Niugini passengers just do not know what they could do to get the Air Niugini special fares and check-in online.

Jacksons Airport | Online Check-in Counter

This post aims to spread the word about the Air Niugini online booking domestic special fare for the 2024 holiday, and also let you know that you can skip the frustrating queues to book tickets and check-in by doing both online.

UPDATED: Latest on Air Niugini online booking and check-in, click here.

Air Niugini domestic special fares 2024

You can get special fares when booking your tickets. The best way to get the latest on special fares is to ask at the counter. Air Niugini staff are the first people to know about the fares they will give you the latest info you need.

The common special fares are: 

• Fly between provincial centres and Port Moresby from only PGK 189* one-way. For example, right now the "Fly between Goroka and Port Moresby" deal is on with a limited-time offer available.
• Save 20% on excess baggage prepaid: Air Niugini has availed prepaid baggage to the travelling public for those who think their baggage will exceed the allowable checked.
• Free Bonus Points: Sign up online today and earn FREE BONUS POINTS from Destinations
• Air Niugini online booking Tuesday saver 2024: Check the Tuesday special online or ask at your nearest Air Niugini ticket sales office.

Air Niugini online booking

You must make your online check-in 24 hours - one day - before departure time.

A manager with Air Niugini clarified that

"Passengers have the advantage of selecting their preferred seats and purchasing other services such as extra legroom seats, extra baggage allowances and other products which may be on offer on the flight [...]. But first of all, you have to check in online," Mr Dominic Kaumu

Reassuringly, it is fast. To check in on your mobile devices, laptop or PC follow these steps:

1.  visit www.airniugini.com ( mobile phone users use this URL http://www.airniugini.com.pg/mobile/check-in/)

2. Enter your Last Name which is your surname,

3. Enter your booking reference number which is often found at the top of your ticket and

4. Click 'Check-in.

Once the 4 steps are complete, you'll access the Internet check-in interface. Navigate through the interface and complete the details thoroughly.

What is the difference between Air  Niugini online booking and online check-in?

Online booking is usually done before the online check-in. Customers book tickets either online or at Air Niugini's offices and agents and pay. 

Payment can be made immediately or at a later time. When the customer has had the ticket, he needs to check in online to get his boarding pass before travelling. 

This URL [https://dx-flights.airniugini.com.pg/dx/PXDX/#/home] links to Air Niugini Online Booking page shown below.

In fact, both online booking and online check-in can be done without having to visit the Air Niugini office. The two processes can be sorted online.

Therefore, avoid standing in long queues to book and buy tickets, and get your boarding passes. Do these checks on the Internet 24 hours before departure. Hope this helps.

How to Access Air Niugini Destination Membership Account

To access the Air Niugini Destination Membership Account for the first time, here is what you do:

• Go to Air Niugini Destination page/website
• Click on Forgot Password
• Enter your Destination Membership number or email
• Click Submit
• A password will be sent to your registered email address, check.
• Now you can log in to access your Air Niugini Destination account and view your points.

Ensure that you enter 2 ZEROS before your membership number when logging in. 

Problem with online check-in

The Air Niugini Online Check-in is usually slow during the peak travel period - if you have problems with check-in online, try again during the off-peak hours, especially at night or early in the morning. 

If you've check-in online, go straight to the online check-in counter and show your online boarding pass. Again, it can be frustrating during the peak travelling period so be patient. 

If you have a problem check-in online or at the airport, leave a comment below.

1997 Sandline Affair: Resignation of Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea Sir Julius Chan

One event in PNG’s short history will always reverberate for generations – the 1997 Sandline Affair. Sandline Affair was a political crisis that threatened PNG’s internal diplomacy when the 32-month-old government of Sir Julius Chan attempted to solve the Bougainville Crisis once and for all.

Recommended read: Sir Julius Chan Life in Politics - A Review of His Book ' Playing the Game

Sir J wanted to put an end to Bougainville crisis by hiring foreign mercenaries. His choice of action was external military intervention AFTER his call for help from Aust and  NZ fell on deaf ears.

US$36 Million and cutbacks

What is startling is the amount of money that the govt of Sir Julius Chan was cutting back from vitals areas like Education and Health. Sir J's govt cut US$36 million from departmental allocation to govt institutions like Education, Health, ….) to fund mercenaries. See the copy of the Agreement here.

Fees and payment agreement 30/01/1997

US$36  was over K85 million at the current exchange rate. Though political situation then and now are different, money – a huge amount of money in part or thereabout – exchanged hands. Some of them were for personal gains.

Sir J prime minister for 32 months

The year was 1997. Sir Julius Chan was prime minister for almost 32 months. Bougainville crisis was in its 9th year. Here are the last 12 days of Sir J in power as the prime minister.

1. 16th March: Beginning of Operation Rausim Kwik. On the night of 16 March 1997, the revolt began. By the time the night was over, the entire band of Sandline mercenaries had been disarmed and arrested. Prime Minister Chan did not find out until the next morning.

2. 17th March: PNG Defence Force Commander, Brig. Gen. Jerry Singirok demanded Sir Julius Chan (PM), Chris Haiveta (DPM) and Mathias Ijape (Defence minister) to resign within 48 hours (2 days); The prime minister Sir Julius Chan reacted by sacking BG J. Singirok, replacing him with CONTROVERSIAL Colonel Alfred Aikung.

3. 18th March: A boycott of classes began at the University of Papua New Guinea, in support of Singirok. Crowds of civilians blocked the roads around the barracks, and bomb hoaxes closed down government departments.

4. 19th March: 48th-hour ultimatum expired, the protests turned violent, and some looting began. The situation grew darker for Chan when the Governor-General, Sir Wiwa Korowi, took out a newspaper advertisement that also accused the government of widespread corruption.

5. 20th March: The Australian government sent emissaries to Port Moresby, and threatened to withdraw financial aid altogether if the Sandline deal was not cancelled.

6. 21st March: All Sandline's personnel, with the exception of Tim Spicer, who remained to give evidence to the enquiry, were withdrawn.

7. 22nd March:  Civil strike continued, UPNG students met at forum square every day; Speaker of Parliament and former Prime Minister Sir Rabbie Namaliu met with Chan and Singirok, and advised the latter (JS) that two of his demands had been met and that Chan would resign only at the wish of Parliament.

8. 23rd March: Major Walter Enuma, a key Singirok supporter, said: "We would like to see this thing off the streets and back into the political arena."

9. 24th March: Chan’s grip on power was fast eroding; 5 NEC ministers resigned, Sir Wiwa Korowi (GG) and Church leaders reiterated calls for Chan to step aside pertaining to CoI into Sandline Crises.

10. 25th March: March Parliament session began, Bill Skate was ready to bring forth a motion calling on Chan to RESIGN. Sir Michael Somare amended Skate's motion, so it only called upon Chan to STEP DOWN for the period of the inquiry.

11. March 26th: Demonstrators celebrated the news that Prime Minister Sir Julius Chan had just "stepped aside."

12. 27th March: Chan realised that his position was hopeless.  John Giheno appointed acting PM.

Victory or failure

The success of Operation Rausim Kwik was considered a victory for every Papua New Guinean by many observers and citizens. But, Sir J and his govt thought it was the right thing to do at that time to quell the Bougainville Crises before the 1997 national general elections.

>>Sir Julius Chan Life in Politics - A Review of His Book ' Playing the Game'