Because of only one corona case that was "imported" from Christchurch, New Zealand, the government of Tonga is sending the population into a one-week lockdown. This also has an impact on Lulutai Airlines.

The carrier temporarily canceled all flights and temporarily left the fleet on the ground. Another reason is that the government has imposed strict exit restrictions, which are to be enforced by the police and the military. Lulutai Airlines is also affected because the governor of the Vava'u Islands has closed the sea and air borders.

While all flights were canceled on Monday, it was again possible to fly to a very limited extent on Tuesday. According to official information, the air traffic should be limited to the necessary supply of the islands.