What Solomon Airlines does

Solomon Airlines is the national flag carrier of the Solomon Islands (IATA designator IE), operating scheduled domestic inter-island and international passenger and cargo services across the South Pacific. The airline is headquartered in Honiara at Mendana Avenue, Point Cruz, and was founded in 1962. It is privately held with no disclosed parent company or institutional ownership, and operates a fleet consisting of a single Airbus A320-200 (primarily international routes between Brisbane, Auckland, Port Vila, Nadi, Port Moresby, and Honiara) and a Dash 8 (the domestic backbone serving 18+ Solomon Islands destinations).

The airline's revenue model spans passenger ticket sales across four fare classes (Saver, Smart, Flexi, Business), subscription-based Belama Club loyalty memberships (SBD 3,995 to SBD 19,995 annually across ME/PLUS/MAX/Business tiers), air cargo and freight services (per-kilogram domestic rates plus specialized handling for live animals, chilled goods, and dangerous goods), ancillary fees (prepaid baggage, seat selection, meal selection, lounge access), and curated holiday packages distributed via the Hideaway Holidays partnership. Distribution is multi-layered: a direct e-commerce channel at flysolomons.com, a Global Sales Agent network spanning 20+ countries (APG, AirlinePros, Airline Marketing NZ, TK Aviation Service in China, Speed B.V., Airway), in-country reservations call centers, and a walk-in Honiara Travel Centre. Technology infrastructure includes a Manage My Booking self-service platform, a live flight timetable system, a Travel Alerts and Updates system, and a homepage booking widget featuring an "AI Mode" natural-language search toggle alongside destination recommendations.

Customer segments are distributed across leisure travelers, visiting friends and relatives (VFR), business travelers, cargo shippers, group bookings, and unaccompanied minor services. Marketing leverages Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, a filterable News & Updates blog, email campaigns, and co-marketing partnerships with Tourism Solomons and Vanuatu Tourism. Operational milestones in 2026 include China market entry via TK Aviation Service, A320 redeployment to the Honiara–Munda domestic route during Dash 8 maintenance, and a series of fare increases and schedule adjustments in response to the global fuel crisis.

Name

Solomon Airlines

Legal name

Solomon Airlines

Website

https://flysolomons.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Solomon Airlines is the privately held flag carrier of the Solomon Islands, operating domestic inter-island services via Dash 8 and international routes across the South Pacific (Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Vanuatu, PNG) using a single A320-200, with passenger, cargo, and loyalty-program revenue streams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Passenger Air Transportation

NAICS

Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation (481111), Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation (481212)

SIC

Air Transportation, Scheduled (4512), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Hybrid Passenger + Belly Cargo Regional Operators (THABACAO)

Keywords

• Passenger air transportation
• Domestic flight services
• International flight services
• Air cargo and freight
• Frequent flyer program

Headquarters

HQ city

Honiara

HQ country

Solomon Islands

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Passenger Air Ticket Sales: Core revenue from one-time ticket purchases across Saver, Smart, Flexi, and Business fare classes on both domestic and international routes. Multiple fare tiers with varying change/cancellation/refund flexibility.
2. Air Cargo and Freight Services: Per-kilogram domestic freight rates (e.g., SBD 20.00/kg Honiara to Auki), international freight via Brisbane and Nadi hubs, with surcharges for live animals (150% normal rate), chilled/frozen (125%), and dangerous goods (SBD 200 fee). Also documents fee SBD 30 per consignment.
3. Belama Club Membership: Annual recurring subscription membership revenue with multiple tiers: Belama ME (SBD 3,995/year), Belama PLUS (SBD 7,995/year), Belama MAX (SBD 9,995/year), Belama Business (SBD 19,995/year), and Belama Family with additional child add-ons (SBD 1,000/child).
4. Holiday Packages: Curated holiday packages bundling flights with accommodation, meals, and activities (e.g., 5-Night Coral Sea Resort from AUD 2,162) sold in partnership with Hideaway Holidays, generating commission or package-margin revenue.
5. Ancillary Service Fees: Revenue from ancillary services including prepaid baggage, seat selection, meal selection, Solo Plus upgrades, excess baggage (per-port oversize fees e.g., Honiara SBD 350, Brisbane AUD 75), and unaccompanied minor service fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Solomon Airlines is the national flag carrier of the Solomon Islands, operating scheduled domestic passenger flights across the archipelago using Dash 8 turboprops and international passenger flights across the South Pacific using Airbus A320-200 aircraft. The airline sells passenger tickets (Saver, Smart, Flexi, Business fare classes), Belama Club tiered loyalty memberships, air cargo and freight services (domestic and international including specialty handling for live animals, chilled and dangerous goods), and bundled holiday packages via Solomon Holidays.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Belama Club: Premium membership program offering exclusive travel benefits such as priority services, lounge access, and extra baggage allowances for frequent flyers, with individual tiers (ME, PLUS, MAX) and group tiers (Family, Business).
• Solomon Holidays

Products and services

• Solomon Airlines Flight Booking (International and Domestic Passenger Service) Core passenger flight booking service spanning international and domestic routes across the Solomon Islands and Pacific. Operated with Airbus A320-200 on international routes (Brisbane, Auckland, Port Vila, Honiara) and Dash 8 turboprops on the domestic network. Includes AI Mode search widget, Manage My Booking platform, four fare classes (Saver, Smart, Flexi, Business), and travel alert notifications.
• Belama Club Frequent Flyer Membership Program Tiered annual subscription loyalty program with five tiers: Belama ME (SBD 3,995/year), Belama PLUS (SBD 7,995/year), Belama MAX (SBD 9,995/year), Belama Business (SBD 19,995/year), and Belama Family (additional child add-ons at SBD 1,000/child). Benefits include priority check-in, preferential seating, lounge access in Honiara, Brisbane, Auckland, and Port Moresby, and extra baggage allowances.
• Cargo and Freight Services Air cargo services spanning international freight (Brisbane and Nadi gateways, with worldwide onward delivery via interline partners to London, Dubai, Shanghai, Tokyo, Taipei, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Los Angeles) and domestic freight across 18+ Solomon Islands destinations. Includes specialty freight handling for live animals (IATA Live Animals Regulations), chilled/frozen goods at 125% of normal rate, and dangerous goods (SBD 200 fee per consignment). The A320 cargo bay supports roll-on/roll-off pallets for ease of freighting. Domestic cargo rates start from SBD 20.00/kg with minimum SBD 80 charge and SBD 30 documentation fee per consignment, maximum 35kg per package.
• Solomon Holidays (Holiday Packages) Curated holiday packages bundling Solomon Airlines flights with accommodation (e.g., 5-Night Coral Sea Resort package from AUD 2,162 per person), meals, and activities at Honiara hotels including Coral Sea Resort & Casino, Heritage Park Hotel, and Honiara Hotel. Packages distributed via partnership with Hideaway Holidays at solomon.hideawayholidays.com.au.
• Ground Handling Services Ground handling services supporting airline operations at Honiara International Airport (Henderson) and across the Solomon Islands network.

Quantifiable outcome

• Connects travelers to 52 Solomon Islands routes, 28 Australia routes, 20 New Zealand routes from a single carrier
• +3 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship asia expansion partner, major multi-market gsa partner, major us market partner, core new zealand gsa, core png gsa, core cargo distribution partner, core vanuatu gsa and cargo partner, regional vanuatu santo partner, european cargo partner, regional australia-fiji partner, core holiday package partner, core destination marketing partner and standards compliance partner.

• TK Aviation Serviceflagship asia expansion partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 26 April 2026Appointed as Solomon Airlines' official Passenger Sales Agent in China (April 2026), based in Guangzhou. Supports passenger sales and market development in one of the world's fastest-growing outbound travel markets. Contact: [email protected], +86 13226654223.
• APG (Air Promotion Group)major multi-market gsa partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal GSA network representing Solomon Airlines in Canada, Taiwan, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Germany, France, and the UK — providing passenger sales and customer support across 10 markets.
• AirlineProsmajor us market partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS-based Passenger Sales Agent serving North America from New York office (420 Lexington Ave). Provides reservations and ticketing services via toll-free 1-888-468-5736.
• Airline Marketing New Zealandcore new zealand gsaChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary GSA in New Zealand, based at The SAP Tower, 151 Queen Street, Auckland 1010. Handles passenger sales and marketing for the NZ market.
• GSA PNG Limitedcore png gsaChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPassenger Sales Agent in Papua New Guinea, based in Harbour City, Port Moresby. Provides reservations, ticketing, and customer support for PNG market.
• Airwaycore cargo distribution partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCargo GSA in Brisbane (8 Hibiscus Street, Brisbane Airport) and Auckland (Level 6, 2 Commerce Street, Auckland CBD) handling freight forwarding, export services, and cargo customer support.
• South Pacific Travel / Vanuatu Travel Servicescore vanuatu gsa and cargo partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHandles passenger sales and cargo services for Solomon Airlines in Vanuatu (Port Vila and Santo). Manages cargo enquiries via [email protected].
• Sisi Travelregional vanuatu santo partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales agent in Luganville, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu, located at The Espiritu Hotel on Main Rd. Handles local passenger bookings for the Santo route.
• Speed B.Veuropean cargo partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCargo GSA for Europe based at Schiphol Airport, Netherlands. Handles European cargo bookings and freight forwarding for Solomon Airlines' worldwide interline cargo services.
• Airline Rep Servicesregional australia-fiji partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCombined GSA for Australia and Fiji markets, based in Nadi, Fiji (Lot 6, Harji Street, Martintar). Handles reservations and ticketing services across both markets.
• Hideaway Holidayscore holiday package partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerTourism partner packaging Solomon Airlines flights with accommodation at Honiara hotels (Coral Sea Resort & Casino, Heritage Park Hotel, Honiara Hotel). Packages from AUD 1,169-2,439 per person twin share, bookable via solomon.hideawayholidays.com.au.
• Tourism Solomonscore destination marketing partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerNational tourism authority of Solomon Islands (visitsolomons.com.sb), co-marketed via website logo and cross-linking for destination promotion.
• Vanuatu Tourism Officecore destination marketing partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerNational tourism authority of Vanuatu (vanuatu.travel), co-marketed via website logo and cross-linking for destination promotion.
• IATA (International Air Transport Association)standards compliance partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompliance with IATA Live Animals Regulations, IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, and Montreal Convention (1999) / Warsaw Convention frameworks governing international air carriage.
• ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation)standards compliance partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompliance with ICAO Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air, governing prohibited and restricted items.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Qantas: Australia's flag carrier operating Brisbane-Honiara and broader Pacific services through QantasLink. A large, well-capitalized incumbent that competes with Solomon Airlines on the highest-yield Australia-Solomon Islands route and sets the price ceiling for premium fares.
• Air New Zealand: Dominant incumbent carrier connecting Auckland to Honiara, Port Vila, Nadi and Brisbane, and a major competitor to Solomon Airlines on Pacific international routes. Significantly larger and broader network, but overlapping on the most lucrative Solomon Airlines long-haul sectors.
• Virgin Australia: Australian carrier with broad Pacific regional operations and competitive pricing on leisure routes. Competes with Solomon Airlines on Australia-Solomon Islands, Australia-Fiji, and Australia-Vanuatu corridors and exercises downward pressure on fares.

Direct peers

• Air Niugini: Papua New Guinea's flag carrier, which competes on the Honiara-Port Moresby route and shares the Pacific regional flag-carrier profile. Comparable in fleet (narrowbody + Dash 8/Q400 turboprops), regulatory framework, and GSA-driven international distribution model.
• Air Vanuatu: Vanuatu's national flag carrier and direct competitor on the Brisbane-Port Vila, Auckland-Port Vila, and Brisbane-Santo routes that Solomon Airlines also operates. Closely comparable Pacific island flag carrier with similar fleet scale and partnership-dependent international distribution.
• Fiji Airways: Fiji's national flag carrier operating a comparable South Pacific international and regional network, including Nadi-Honiara routes that compete directly with Solomon Airlines. Most relevant comparable given similar size, fleet mix (narrowbody + turboprop), and Pacific island flag-carrier positioning.
• Nauru Airlines: Small Pacific flag carrier operating narrowbody (Boeing 737) services across Micronesia and to Australia/NZ. Comparable in scale, route structure (island-to-Australia/NZ corridors), and reliance on government-tied bilateral traffic rights.
• Samoa Airways: Samoa's national carrier providing regional Pacific connectivity with similar fleet size and Pacific-island hub profile. Comparable customer base (diaspora VFR + leisure tourism) and similar dependence on Australian/NZ inbound markets.

Regional players

• Aircalin: New Caledonia's flag carrier serving similar South Pacific leisure and VFR markets with comparable narrowbody fleet. Overlaps with Solomon Airlines on Australia/NZ inbound Pacific tourism routes but primarily serves French Pacific territories.

Others

• Tourism Solomons: Solomon Islands' national tourism authority and Solomon Airlines' primary destination-marketing partner. Not a direct competitor but an adjacent ecosystem participant co-driving inbound leisure demand to the airline's network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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