The government of New Caledonia has identified 3,200 people stranded due to the absence of commercial flights to and from the archipelago, it announced on Saturday.
According to “figures provided by the two airlines” that operate regularly in New Caledonia, there are “3,200 people in total” who cannot leave the archipelago or cannot return, government spokesman Gilbert said during a press conference in Noumea. Tyuienon.
These commercial flights have been suspended since Tuesday due to the unrest plaguing this French territory in the South Pacific.
Uncertain recovery
The resumption of traffic is currently planned by Aircalin for Tuesday, but this date is very uncertain as it is subject to changes in safety conditions. Air Calédonie, for its part, no longer offers flights “until further notice.”
“Currently Aircalin provides accommodation to some [habitants de Nouvelle-Calédonie] who are stuck in Singapore or Tokyo,” explained Vaimu’a Muliava, a government member responsible for the civil service.
“We cannot do it ad vitam aeternam. That is why we say: one more day is too many,” he added.
The local government owns 99% of Aircalin and 50.3% of Air Calédonie.
Australia and New Zealand were working Saturday to prepare to bring their citizens back from New Caledonia.
Source: BFM TV
