Papua New Guinea’s Opposition party has criticised the government’s recently implemented restrictions on foreign airline operations within the country. Former Prime Minister Sir Mekere Morauta accused the government of enacting the policy as a form of retribution, labelling it a “vendetta”. Details of the specific measures and the reasons behind the Opposition’s claims of retaliation were not provided in the initial report. The new policies are expected to significantly impact international air travel to and from PNG. The Opposition argues the measures are detrimental to the country’s economic interests and international relations. Further details regarding the government’s justification for the policy change are pending. The issue highlights growing tensions between the government and external aviation stakeholders.