Fiji Airways Expands Fleet and Unveils New Uniforms to Boost Domestic Connectivity and Brand Identity
(IN SHORT) Fiji Airways has added two ATR 72-600 aircraft to its fleet to enhance domestic connectivity across Fiji and the South Pacific. These new planes will serve regional routes, including Nadi-Suva and Nadi-Labasa, and help meet growing demand for travel, particularly in Northern Fiji. Alongside this fleet expansion, Fiji Link, the airline’s regional subsidiary, has unveiled new uniforms aligned with Fiji Airways’ branding, further solidifying its unified image. The new aircraft and uniforms are part of the airline’s broader strategy to improve customer experience and strengthen its brand presence.
(PRESS RELEASE) Nadi, Fiji, 2025-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways, the national carrier of Fiji, has announced the addition of two new ATR 72-600 aircraft to its fleet, marking a significant step in enhancing connectivity across Fiji and the South Pacific. The first of these aircraft landed on December 29, 2024, with the second following shortly on January 5, 2025. This expansion is part of Fiji Airways’ ongoing strategy to improve domestic capacity and better serve regional communities, particularly in the Northern regions of Fiji.
The new ATRs, each with a seating capacity of 68, will primarily be deployed on regional routes, including services to the Northern and Western divisions of Fiji. These additions will allow for more frequent and efficient services on key domestic routes such as Nadi-Suva and Labasa, further improving access and connectivity throughout Fiji’s extensive regional network. Over time, the airline plans to introduce additional ATR aircraft to strengthen its domestic offerings, ensuring that passengers benefit from enhanced travel options across Fiji, including better connections between domestic and international flights via Nadi Hub.
Fiji Airways’ CEO and Managing Director, Andre Viljoen, emphasized the importance of this expansion, stating, “These two new ATR aircraft represent a major investment in Fiji’s domestic connectivity. They will enable us to meet the growing demand for travel and provide more efficient services to key destinations within Fiji, ensuring we can serve our passengers with the comfort and convenience they deserve.”
Alongside the fleet expansion, Fiji Link, Fiji Airways’ domestic and regional subsidiary, has unveiled new uniforms for its staff. The updated uniforms align with the signature Fiji Airways look, reflecting the company’s commitment to a unified branding approach. This standardization of uniforms across both Fiji Airways and Fiji Link is part of the airline’s broader initiative to present a cohesive and professional image, enhancing customer experience and strengthening the brand’s identity.
Viljoen added, “We are excited to roll out the new Fiji Link uniforms, which bring us closer to our goal of a fully unified brand. This change underscores our commitment to delivering excellence and ensuring that our passengers enjoy a seamless, consistent experience from all staff members.”
The introduction of the new ATR aircraft and the uniform updates are part of Fiji Airways’ continuous efforts to enhance its service standards and customer experience, reinforcing the airline’s position as Fiji’s premier national carrier.
The new ATR aircraft will operate on a variety of regional and domestic routes, including:
Regional Routes
• NAN-TBU (Nadi-Tongatapu)
• NAN-VAV (Nadi-Vava’u)
• SUV-FUN (Suva-Funafuti)
• NAN-FUN (Nadi-Funafuti)
• NAN-VLI (Nadi-Port Vila)
Domestic Routes
• NAN-SUV (Nadi-Suva)
• NAN-LBS (Nadi-Labasa)
• SUV-LBS (Suva-Labasa)
For more updates, please visit www.fijiairways.com.
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Source: Fiji Airways
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