Fiji Airways to start flights between New Zealand and Fiji
Nadi, Fiji, 2022-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways, Fiji’s national carrier, has announced it will be commencing daily commercial flights between New Zealand and Fiji from Monday 14th March 2022.
From 14th March, Fiji Airways plans to launch daily flights from Auckland to Nadi and up to three flights a week from Christchurch, and up to two flights a week from Wellington.
Following the announcement from New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, fully vaccinated Kiwis will be able to enjoy international travel without going through MIQ quarantine. Instead holiday-starved, Kiwi’s can enjoy a well deserved holiday in Fiji and then self isolate at home upon return.
“We are extremely proud to recommence commercial flights between New Zealand and Fiji after two years. And are excited to give our Kiwi whānau and friends a big bula welcome back onboard, safely transporting them to a well-deserved vacation in Fijian paradise,” explains Fiji Airways Managing Director & CEO Andre Viljoen.
“The safety of our guests and crew will always be our highest priority. Our entire workforce is fully vaccinated and boosted and we have implemented an award-winning Travel Ready programme dedicated to the safety and wellness of our guests and staff,” says Viljoen.
“We have medically-qualified Customer Wellness Champions onboard every international flight to offer medical guidance and assistance if required. We are the only airline in the Australia-Pacific region to offer this service, as well as the only in the region to achieve a Skytrax 5-Star COVID Safety rating and the highest Hospital Grade “Diamond” certification by APEX Health and Safety,” states Viljoen.
Fiji Airways return flight prices start from $549 NZD per person economy class and $1,190 NZD per person business class. To celebrate this occasion Fiji Airways is offering exclusive package holidays up to 45% more affordable than in 2019 via fijiairways.com or your local travel advisor. Four nights per person at the luxury Intercontinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa start from just $1,199 NZD including return flights with Fiji Airways, accommodation, all meals, transfers and more.
Since resuming international flights from 1st December 2020, Fiji Airways has implemented a suite of new products and benefits to enhance the experience of its guests including increased standard baggage allowance from 23kg to 30kg for economy class passengers on all international flights.
Onboard dining has been given a rehaul with the appointment of renowned Fijian-New Zealand Chef Richard Cross now overseeing all catering functions across the airline. Fiji Airways has also introduced a new suite of highly rated wines from renowned international wine regions.
Travellers with Fiji Airways can enjoy free access to digital reading platform PressReader, with more than 7,000 international newspapers and magazines available to download directly on their own device. Fiji Airways is the first airline in the Asia Pacific region to offer this service and guests are able to read and download their favourite titles 96 hours prior to departure, until 24 hours after the flight.
Fiji Airways has also focused on new ways to entertain its younger passengers onboard with the launch of Our Ocean, Our Life. The complimentary in-flight activity pack and book series, for passengers aged 2-12 years old, is dedicated to educating the future generation on the importance of preserving and protecting Fiji’s fragile marine environment, in a fun and engaging way.
To ensure a stress-free trip from the offset, Fiji Airways international check-in counters currently open four (4) hours prior to departure and close two (2) hours prior to departure. The new check in times are designed to minimise delays and allow ample time for increased documentation checks.
Travelling to Fiji is easier than ever. Arriving travellers to Fiji must be fully vaccinated, present evidence of a negative RAT test taken within 24 hours prior to departure and complete an additional rapid test at their resort in Fiji, 24-hours after arrival. At check-in, travellers must present proof of at least 3 nights minimum prepaid accommodation with a Care Fiji Commitment (CFC) certified hotel or resort, with a CFC certified transfer from the airport. Further information on the travel requirements for passengers can be found here and returning to New Zealand requirements here.
For more information and to view the full flight schedule and all package deals please visit fijiairways.com.
Example of Fiji Airways Package Deals, priced per person.
- Intercontinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa – 4 nights from $1,199 NZD (flights, accommodation, all meals, transfers and more)
- Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa from – 4 nights from $999 NZD (flights, accommodation, daily breakfast, transfers and more)
- Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort – 4 nights from $999 NZD (flights, accommodation, daily breakfast, transfers and more)
Contact:
media@fijiairways.com
Source: Fiji Airways
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