Virgin Samoa, formerly Polynesian Blue, is an airline that flies between Samoa, Australia and New Zealand. It is owned by Virgin Australia Holdings (49%) and the Government of Samoa (49%). 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.
History
In 2005 Virgin Blue Holdings signed an agreement with the Government of Samoa to operate a joint venture airline. The announcement came after several months of detailed discussions between the two parties and involved the Samoan government and Virgin Blue joining forces to set up a new company to operate jet routes previously flown by Polynesian Airlines. The name Polynesian Blue adopted in keeping with the Virgin Blue family of brands, which also included Christchurch based Pacific Blue Airlines. Its first flight was on 31 October 2005, between Apia, Auckland and Sydney.
Samoa (i/səˈmoʊ.ə/; Samoan:Sāmoa, IPA:[ˌsaːˈmoa]), officially the Independent State of Samoa (Samoan:Malo Sa'oloto Tuto'atasi o Sāmoa), formerly known as Western Samoa, is a sovereign state in Polynesia, encompassing the western part of the Samoan Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. It became independent from New Zealand in 1962. The two main islands of Samoa are Upolu and Savai'i, one of the biggest islands in Polynesia. The capital city, Apia, and Faleolo International Airport are situated on the island of Upolu.
Samoa was admitted to the United Nations on 15 December 1976. The entire island group, which includes American Samoa, was called "Navigator Islands" by European explorers before the 20th century because of the Samoans' seafaring skills.
The oldest date so far from remains in Samoa has been calculated by New Zealand scientists to a likely true age of circa 3,000 years ago from a Lapita site at Mulifanua during the 1970s.
American Samoa consists of five main islands and two coral atolls. The largest and most populous island is Tutuila, with the Manuʻa Islands, Rose Atoll, and Swains Island also included in the territory. American Samoa is part of the Samoan Islands chain, located west of the Cook Islands, north of Tonga, and some 300 miles (500km) south of Tokelau. To the west are the islands of the Wallis and Futuna group.
The 2010 census showed a total population of 55,519 people. The total land area is 199 square kilometers (76.8sqmi), slightly more than Washington, D.C. American Samoa is the southernmost territory of the U.S. and one of two U.S. territories (with the uninhabited Jarvis Island) south of the Equator. Tuna products are the main exports, and the main trading partner is the United States.
Between 1999 and 2002, Samoa played the occasional test match against other countries, most of them with loose eligility rules, allowing Melbourne based Samoan players to participate.
Samoa competed against Nauru in 2001 during Nauru's tour of Australia. Among the Samoan representatives was a young Aaron Edwards.
Samoa sent a team to the inaugural 2002 Australian Football International Cup. The International Cup nation team was nicknamed the "Bulldogs" and wore the colours of the Western Bulldogs (who had donated the jumpers) which happen to be the same colours as the Flag of Samoa. Samoa finished 7th overall in the cup.
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Virgin Samoa maiden flight Feb 2012
Virgin Samoa maiden flight Feb 2012 Tagata Pasifika TVNZ 1 March 2012
published: 02 Mar 2012
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Launch of Virgin Samoa
Launch of Virgin Samoa Tagata Pasifika TVNZ 15 Dec 2011
published: 15 Dec 2011
Phoenix 1 400 Virgin Samoa Boeing 737-800 unboxing video #4
published: 14 Jun 2018
Virgin Cove, Samoa (1080 HD)
For more great information, photos and video about Samoa, see PleaseTakeMeTo's Samoa Travel Guide - http://www.pleasetakemeto.com/samoa
If you were to imagine the picture perfect south pacific island location, Virgin Cove would be pretty much it.
While it's not far from Sa'Moana resort about 45 minutes from Apia or an hour from the airport, it's a quiet, sheltered cove, hidden away from the rest of the world. The calm waters are great for swimming and snorkelling.
There are some quite new Beach fales, most with with ceiling fans but a couple with air conditioning and there's a good restaurant and bar.
Virgin Cove is an idyllic and very popular spot for couples and honeymooners.
published: 30 Mar 2010
What's Up With The 14 US Territories?
What's Up With The 14 US Territories?
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Guam
US Virgin Islands
Puerto Rico
Midway Island
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Northern Mariana Islands
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The Virgin Group sent one of their aircraft that carries the Virgin Samoa livery into Auckland today, in place of their usual Virgin Australia aircraft that they would send. The flight itself, however, was a Virgin Australia flight from the Gold Coast.
Airline: Virgin Samoa
Aircraft: Boeing 737-300
Registration: VH-YID
Airport: Auckland International [NZAA/AKL]
Date: 1 April 2015
Special: Virgin Samoa Aircraft, in place of Virgin Australia Aircraft
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Virgin Samoa - B733 - Take Off - Auckland Intl. Airport
The Virgin Group sent one of their aircraft that carries the Virgin Samoa livery into Auckland today, in place of their usual Virgin Australia aircraft that they would send. It took off a few short hours after it arrived from the Gold Coast.
Airline: Virgin Samoa
Aircraft: Boeing 737-300
Registration: VH-YID
Airport: Auckland International [NZAA/AKL]
Date: 1 April 2015
Special: Virgin Samoa Aircraft, in place of Virgin Australia Aircraft
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VIRGIN SAMOA B737-800 ZK-PBF TAKE OFF - HEAD ON VIEW
Tuesday 27-3-12: Hamilton Airport: Virgin Samoa Boeing 737-8FE Head on view Take Off.
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Say talofa lava to Samoa, where the only thing warmer than the water is the locals ☀️🌴 Now flying direct from Sydney and Brisbane. Book now - The Islands are on...
Say talofa lava to Samoa, where the only thing warmer than the water is the locals ☀️🌴 Now flying direct from Sydney and Brisbane. Book now - The Islands are on SALE 🙌 virg.in/loveislandsale
Say talofa lava to Samoa, where the only thing warmer than the water is the locals ☀️🌴 Now flying direct from Sydney and Brisbane. Book now - The Islands are on SALE 🙌 virg.in/loveislandsale
Our Samoan crew just sent off our first flight to their Polynesian home in over three years 🥰 Whether it’s your long-awaited return or a brand new adventure, to...
Our Samoan crew just sent off our first flight to their Polynesian home in over three years 🥰 Whether it’s your long-awaited return or a brand new adventure, touching down in Samoa will always feel like the warmest embrace 🤗 We’ll see you soon, aunty #685totheworld
Our Samoan crew just sent off our first flight to their Polynesian home in over three years 🥰 Whether it’s your long-awaited return or a brand new adventure, touching down in Samoa will always feel like the warmest embrace 🤗 We’ll see you soon, aunty #685totheworld
For more great information, photos and video about Samoa, see PleaseTakeMeTo's Samoa Travel Guide - http://www.pleasetakemeto.com/samoa
If you were to imagin...
For more great information, photos and video about Samoa, see PleaseTakeMeTo's Samoa Travel Guide - http://www.pleasetakemeto.com/samoa
If you were to imagine the picture perfect south pacific island location, Virgin Cove would be pretty much it.
While it's not far from Sa'Moana resort about 45 minutes from Apia or an hour from the airport, it's a quiet, sheltered cove, hidden away from the rest of the world. The calm waters are great for swimming and snorkelling.
There are some quite new Beach fales, most with with ceiling fans but a couple with air conditioning and there's a good restaurant and bar.
Virgin Cove is an idyllic and very popular spot for couples and honeymooners.
For more great information, photos and video about Samoa, see PleaseTakeMeTo's Samoa Travel Guide - http://www.pleasetakemeto.com/samoa
If you were to imagine the picture perfect south pacific island location, Virgin Cove would be pretty much it.
While it's not far from Sa'Moana resort about 45 minutes from Apia or an hour from the airport, it's a quiet, sheltered cove, hidden away from the rest of the world. The calm waters are great for swimming and snorkelling.
There are some quite new Beach fales, most with with ceiling fans but a couple with air conditioning and there's a good restaurant and bar.
Virgin Cove is an idyllic and very popular spot for couples and honeymooners.
What's Up With The 14 US Territories?
Have you ever wondered if there is more to the United States than the 50 states and Washington dc?
Wonder no longer. T...
What's Up With The 14 US Territories?
Have you ever wondered if there is more to the United States than the 50 states and Washington dc?
Wonder no longer. There is. They are called territories. The US has 14 territories, well 5 legit territories, and 9 minor outlying islands.
Guam
US Virgin Islands
Puerto Rico
Midway Island
American Samoa
Northern Mariana Islands
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What's Up With The 14 US Territories?
Have you ever wondered if there is more to the United States than the 50 states and Washington dc?
Wonder no longer. There is. They are called territories. The US has 14 territories, well 5 legit territories, and 9 minor outlying islands.
Guam
US Virgin Islands
Puerto Rico
Midway Island
American Samoa
Northern Mariana Islands
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The Virgin Group sent one of their aircraft that carries the Virgin Samoa livery into Auckland today, in place of their usual Virgin Australia aircraft that the...
The Virgin Group sent one of their aircraft that carries the Virgin Samoa livery into Auckland today, in place of their usual Virgin Australia aircraft that they would send. The flight itself, however, was a Virgin Australia flight from the Gold Coast.
Airline: Virgin Samoa
Aircraft: Boeing 737-300
Registration: VH-YID
Airport: Auckland International [NZAA/AKL]
Date: 1 April 2015
Special: Virgin Samoa Aircraft, in place of Virgin Australia Aircraft
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The Virgin Group sent one of their aircraft that carries the Virgin Samoa livery into Auckland today, in place of their usual Virgin Australia aircraft that they would send. The flight itself, however, was a Virgin Australia flight from the Gold Coast.
Airline: Virgin Samoa
Aircraft: Boeing 737-300
Registration: VH-YID
Airport: Auckland International [NZAA/AKL]
Date: 1 April 2015
Special: Virgin Samoa Aircraft, in place of Virgin Australia Aircraft
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The Virgin Group sent one of their aircraft that carries the Virgin Samoa livery into Auckland today, in place of their usual Virgin Australia aircraft that the...
The Virgin Group sent one of their aircraft that carries the Virgin Samoa livery into Auckland today, in place of their usual Virgin Australia aircraft that they would send. It took off a few short hours after it arrived from the Gold Coast.
Airline: Virgin Samoa
Aircraft: Boeing 737-300
Registration: VH-YID
Airport: Auckland International [NZAA/AKL]
Date: 1 April 2015
Special: Virgin Samoa Aircraft, in place of Virgin Australia Aircraft
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The Virgin Group sent one of their aircraft that carries the Virgin Samoa livery into Auckland today, in place of their usual Virgin Australia aircraft that they would send. It took off a few short hours after it arrived from the Gold Coast.
Airline: Virgin Samoa
Aircraft: Boeing 737-300
Registration: VH-YID
Airport: Auckland International [NZAA/AKL]
Date: 1 April 2015
Special: Virgin Samoa Aircraft, in place of Virgin Australia Aircraft
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Say talofa lava to Samoa, where the only thing warmer than the water is the locals ☀️🌴 Now flying direct from Sydney and Brisbane. Book now - The Islands are on SALE 🙌 virg.in/loveislandsale
Our Samoan crew just sent off our first flight to their Polynesian home in over three years 🥰 Whether it’s your long-awaited return or a brand new adventure, touching down in Samoa will always feel like the warmest embrace 🤗 We’ll see you soon, aunty #685totheworld
For more great information, photos and video about Samoa, see PleaseTakeMeTo's Samoa Travel Guide - http://www.pleasetakemeto.com/samoa
If you were to imagine the picture perfect south pacific island location, Virgin Cove would be pretty much it.
While it's not far from Sa'Moana resort about 45 minutes from Apia or an hour from the airport, it's a quiet, sheltered cove, hidden away from the rest of the world. The calm waters are great for swimming and snorkelling.
There are some quite new Beach fales, most with with ceiling fans but a couple with air conditioning and there's a good restaurant and bar.
Virgin Cove is an idyllic and very popular spot for couples and honeymooners.
What's Up With The 14 US Territories?
Have you ever wondered if there is more to the United States than the 50 states and Washington dc?
Wonder no longer. There is. They are called territories. The US has 14 territories, well 5 legit territories, and 9 minor outlying islands.
Guam
US Virgin Islands
Puerto Rico
Midway Island
American Samoa
Northern Mariana Islands
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The Virgin Group sent one of their aircraft that carries the Virgin Samoa livery into Auckland today, in place of their usual Virgin Australia aircraft that they would send. The flight itself, however, was a Virgin Australia flight from the Gold Coast.
Airline: Virgin Samoa
Aircraft: Boeing 737-300
Registration: VH-YID
Airport: Auckland International [NZAA/AKL]
Date: 1 April 2015
Special: Virgin Samoa Aircraft, in place of Virgin Australia Aircraft
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The Virgin Group sent one of their aircraft that carries the Virgin Samoa livery into Auckland today, in place of their usual Virgin Australia aircraft that they would send. It took off a few short hours after it arrived from the Gold Coast.
Airline: Virgin Samoa
Aircraft: Boeing 737-300
Registration: VH-YID
Airport: Auckland International [NZAA/AKL]
Date: 1 April 2015
Special: Virgin Samoa Aircraft, in place of Virgin Australia Aircraft
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Virgin Samoa, formerly Polynesian Blue, is an airline that flies between Samoa, Australia and New Zealand. It is owned by Virgin Australia Holdings (49%) and the Government of Samoa (49%). 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.
History
In 2005 Virgin Blue Holdings signed an agreement with the Government of Samoa to operate a joint venture airline. The announcement came after several months of detailed discussions between the two parties and involved the Samoan government and Virgin Blue joining forces to set up a new company to operate jet routes previously flown by Polynesian Airlines. The name Polynesian Blue adopted in keeping with the Virgin Blue family of brands, which also included Christchurch based Pacific Blue Airlines. Its first flight was on 31 October 2005, between Apia, Auckland and Sydney.
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