Samoa Airways would like to address the false and damaging allegations
made by
an individual named Mau Hunt this week regarding the transport of an empty coffin from
Pago Pago,
which he claims contained illegal drugs. These claims are entirely unfounded, and we would
like to
clarify the situation for the public and our valued customers.
Samoa Airways has strict guidelines and processes in place to ensure the safe and
respectful
transport of human remains, should a coffin need to be transported on one of our aircraft. All
coffins transported by Samoa Airways are accompanied by family members or authorized
representatives, and the entire process is fully documented and compliant with all applicable
laws
and regulations.
We want to emphasize that Samoa Airways has never transported a coffin in the manner
described
by Mr. Hunt, and there is no truth to the allegations of drug trafficking associated with any
cargo we
have handled. The safety and security of our passengers and cargo is a top priority, and we
take any
attempt to undermine the integrity of our operations seriously.
These allegations not only harm the reputation of Samoa Airways, but they also erode the
trust that
the public has in the professionalism and dedication of our staff. In light of the severity of
these false
claims, Samoa Airways is referring the matter to the Police. We are committed to fully
cooperating
with any investigation and will take all necessary steps to protect the integrity of our airline.
We strongly advise against the circulation of misinformation that could damage the trust and
reputation of Samoa Airways, as well as the livelihoods of our dedicated employees.

We remain committed to providing safe, reliable, and professional services to our
passengers, and
we thank our customers for their ongoing trust and support.