8 Dec 2011

Samoa's Polynesian blue airline gets new name

7:11 am on 8 December 2011

Samoa's Polynesian blue airline has been renamed Virgin Samoa.

The Government of Samoa and its venture partner, Virgin Australia, unveiled a new brand and livery for the country's national airline.

Prime minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, says the aim is to bring a new level of service and style for travellers.

The CEO, Mark Pitt, says the new brand and aircraft livery delivers a fresh, contemporary and sophisticated look with a uniquely Samoan flavour.