Skytrans officials, Gytis Gumuliauskas (CEO) and Richard George (Commercial Officer), made a quick visit to Lord Howe Island on the 22nd & 23rd May, to brief the Lord Howe Island Tourism Association and Island residents on Skytrans’ progress in taking over Sydney/Lord Howe RPT service from QantasLink. They met with the LHITA on the afternoon of Thursday, 22nd May, and with Island residents in the Museum audio-visual room on the morning of the 23rd. Many issues were raised by Island residents, particularly relating to resident fares, availability of frequent flyer seats, and the ability of the holiday market to book up to 12 months in advance. It was explained that some teething problems were being experienced in integrating Skytrans bookings with the Qantas website, but that these issues were being worked through. A fresh Q & A sheet would be issued in the future covering many of the concerns raised.
Topping the list is Australia’s remote Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH). This UNESCO World Heritage site offers a dramatic introduction as planes descend toward a narrow runway nestled between azure waters and lush mountains.
The second Soccer Camp wrapped up this week with smiling faces, as kids from across the Island came together to learn, play, and enjoy the spirit of the game.
To celebrate the 55th Anniversary of international Earthday, the Lord Howe Island Museum and, cultural centres from around the world, collaborated in screening a collection of ecosystem-honouring films from artists from Australia, China, Malaysia, Spain, Turkiye and the United States.