Solomon Islands - 23 January 2026

The International Air Services Commission (the Commission) has received an application from Qantas seeking an allocation of 97 seats per week in each direction on the Solomon Islands route. From 29 March 2026, Qantas plans to operate an additional weekly service between Brisbane and Honiara using Embraer E190 aircraft configured with 97 seats, under a wet lease agreement with Alliance Airlines. 

Qantas has requested the capacity on the following basis:

• the allocation is requested for a period of five years from the date of the Determination; and
• the capacity will be fully utilised by 30 June 2026.

Invitation for other applications

In accordance with section 12 of the International Air Services Commission Act 1992, the Commission invites other applications for capacity on the route. The closing date for making an application is 9 February 2026.