Pacific airlines

Financial turmoil for Pacific aviation sector sparks call for overhaul

George Faktaufon, secretary general for the Association of South Pacific Airlines, said it may not be feasible for regional governments to continue propping up struggling airlines.

"I'm pretty sure that government would rather spend the money which they currently spend on on subsidizing airlines on other pressing needs," Mr Faktaufon said.

Many airlines in the Pacific, particularly those operating in smaller island states, are in hibernation or operating at a severely reduced capacity.