Virgin Samoa

IATA ICAO Call sign
VA VOZ VELOCITY
FoundedOctober 2005
(as Polynesian Blue)
Ceased operations12 November 2017
Operating basesFaleolo International Airport
Frequent-flyer programVelocity Frequent Flyer
Fleet size1
Destinations4
Parent companyVirgin Australia Holdings (49%)
Government of Samoa (49%)
Grey Investment Group (2%)
HeadquartersBowen Hills, Brisbane, Australia
Key peopleMark Pitt, CEO
Websitevirginaustralia.com/samoa

Virgin Samoa, formerly Polynesian Blue, was the flag carrier of Samoa.[1] It was owned by Virgin Australia Holdings (49%), the Government of Samoa (49%) and Grey Investment Group (2%). Polynesian Blue took over the long haul flights (those involving Australia or New Zealand) which were operated by Polynesian Airlines. In December 2011 Polynesian Blue was renamed Virgin Samoa. It ceased operations on 12 November 2017.

  1. ^ "Virgin Samoa Is Now The New National Airline of Samoa". 7 December 2011. Archived from the original on 14 November 2013.