Sydney, AUSTRALIA — Australia's main airline, Qantas, has announced direct flights to and from Samoa.

The airline's website said travel to Samoa from Australia is only approved for Samoan citizens, permit holders, and approved contracted workers.

Last month Qantas applied for its licence to travel between Samoa and Australia.

It proposes to launch direct services from Brisbane and Sydney to Apia with additional frequencies and city pairs to be added.

The website says travelling has changed, and passengers may need to do more planning and preparation before take-off.

AirNZ BACK FLYING TO TAHITI

Air New Zealand will resume flights to French Polynesia from Auckland on July 4.

The company is operating two weekly flights to and from the territory.

Despite a five percent increase in ticket prices, three quarters of the Air New Zealand flights from Papeete to Auckland have already been booked