ALII PALAU AIRLINES CONDUCTS INAUGURAL FLIGHT ON THANKSGIVING DAY

ALII Palau Airlines started its inaugural flight on November 22, arriving in Palau at 6:40 a.m. With a flight hour time of 5 hours the plane departed from Palau and arrived at Singapore Changi Airport at 11: 30 a.m.

Alii Palau will increase its flights to twice a week, flying on Thursday and Sunday starting from Dec. 21, 2023.

Palau Vice President Jerrlyn Uduch Sengebau-Senior (3rd from left) joins the flight inauguration of Alii Palau Airlines. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Managing Partner Akanksha Johri said: "This is a testament to our commitment to providing enhanced connectivity and convenience for our passengers. From flying once a week on Thursdays, we are now expanding our services to better serve the needs of our community and connect Palau to the pulse of the world."

Johri added "As a local Palauan company, Alii Palau Airlines takes pride in connecting Palau to the rest of the world via Singapore Changi Airport, and we have a deep commitment to serve as a bridge connecting cities, people, cultures and opportunities. We are dedicated to providing a seamless and enjoyable travel experience for each passenger, with Singapore just five hours away. We also see huge opportunity connecting travelers from Europe, India and Southeast Asia to Palau."

Palau is the first nation on earth to change its immigration laws for the cause of environmental protection and has implemented a Palau Pledge in 2017. Upon entry, visitors need to sign a passport pledge to act in an ecologically and culturally responsible way on the island, to protect the environment for future generations.