Air Niugini has confirmed it will restart non-stop flights between Auckland and Port Moresby after a 28-year hiatus. Multiple reports say the airline will launch the direct service on November 17, 2026, bringing back a route that has not operated for decades. The planned flights are intended to reconnect New Zealand and Papua New Guinea with a direct link between the two cities, reducing the need for passengers to travel via connecting services. The announcement is framed as a major reinstatement of the Auckland–Port Moresby connection, described as the airline’s return to the route after nearly three decades. Sources agree on the key elements of the decision, including the airline involved, the route being reinstated, the non-stop nature of the service, and the start date in November 2026. Further details such as specific flight schedules, frequencies, and aircraft assignments are not included in the provided summaries, but the confirmation indicates the airline is moving toward restoring the direct route starting mid-to-late 2026.