First time ever for prestigious Provan-Summons Trophy to visit Fiji (IN SHORT) In a historic first, the NRL Provan-Summons Trophy is on display at the Fiji Airways Premium Lounge in Nadi International Airport, marking its first international voyage outside of Australia. The trophy, a symbol of NRL history, is showcased as part of Fiji Airways’… Read the full press release
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Fiji Airways Expands Sports Sponsorships in 2024, Including NRL, Rugby, and Soccer Partnerships
National Airline welcomes new partnerships and renews ongoing deals Nadi, Fiji, 2023-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Airline is proud to announce major sports sponsorships for next year, welcoming onboard new partners and increasing investments for existing partners. 2024 will see us enter into new sponsorships and partnerships that capture audiences not… Read the full press release
Fiji Airways Welcomes Third Airbus A350 to Modernize Fleet and Explore New Destinations
Acquisition of third A350 to help expand network Nadi, Fiji, 2023-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways has taken delivery of its newest Airbus A350-900XWB (A350) as part of a journey to modernise the National Carrier’s fleet. Named the Island of Beqa, the brand new aircraft, is the third A350 to join the Fiji Airways… Read the full press release
Fiji Airways and Tertiary Scholarships Program Partner to Train Future Pilots and Aircraft Engineers
National Airline partners with Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Scheme for training of young Fijians Nadi, Fiji, 2023-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — A new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Fiji Airways and the Tertiary Scholarships and Loan Service (TSLS) will pave the way for more Fijian to eventually join Fiji’s National Airline as pilots… Read the full press release
Fiji Airways Welcomes Back Cabin Crew After Challenging Times of COVID-19 Pandemic
National Airline thrilled to announce the return of former flight attendants Nadi, Fiji, 2023-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Airline is thrilled to announce the return of Cabin Crew who were regrettably let go during the challenging times caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Mr Andre… Read the full press release
Fiji Airways introduces new Fly Your Way concept for more flexible and personalised travel options
National carrier introduces branded fare concept for Customer choice and flexibility Nadi, Fiji, 2023-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Guests flying with Fiji Airways will have more flexibility and choice with the introduction of an unbundled economy class fare concept. This new concept will be effective from 2nd March 2023 for USA and Canada, and 3rd March,… Read the full press release
Fiji Airways implements piece based baggage policy
Nadi, Fiji, 2022-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — A new “piece based baggage policy” adopted by Fiji Airways will offer guests more convenient travel with less bulky luggage. The National Carrier is moving away from the weight based policy for Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and the Pacific Islands to enhance the experience of our guests… Read the full press release
Fiji Airways commits to achieve APEX WorldClass accreditation by October 2023
Nadi, Fiji, 2022-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Carrier has made a Fiji Day pledge to achieve APEX WorldClass accreditation by October 2023. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Mr Andre Viljoen says the airline has set a new target based on a successful ramp up since December 1st 2021. “APEX… Read the full press release
Fiji Airways wins 2022 Passenger Choice Award® for Best Food & Beverage in the South Pacific
Nadi, Fiji, 2022-Jun-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Airline, has been awarded the 2022 Passenger Choice Award® for Best Food & Beverage in the South Pacific by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX). Fiji’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, His Excellency, Mr. Jitoko Tikolevu, accepted the award on behalf of… Read the full press release
Swissport extends ground handling partnership with Fiji Airways its New Zealand
Zurich, Switzerland, 2021-Dec-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport has extended its partnership with Fiji Airways in New Zealand, proudly supporting the airline’s recent re-start of operations in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Fiji Airways has appointed Swissport its New Zealand ground handling partner for an additional three years, providing full ramp and passenger services. Commencing… Read the full press release
Captain Seini Koroitamana Cornish promoted as Fiji Airways’ first ever female A330 aircraft Captain
Captain Seini Koroitamana Cornish becomes first female A330 Captain for Fiji’s National Airline Nadi, Fiji, 2021-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways has announced the promotion of its first ever female to command a widebody aircraft. Captain Seini Koroitamana Cornish has progressed as a Fiji Airways A330 aircraft Captain, becoming the first female in… Read the full press release
Fiji Airways Certified with the highest level 5-Star COVID-19 Airline Safety Rating
Nadi, Fiji, 2021-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways has been Certified with the highest level 5-Star COVID-19 Airline Safety Rating, becoming one of just six airlines worldwide to currently achieve this top recognition. The SKYTRAX COVID-19 Airline Safety Accreditation is regarded as a global benchmark for evaluating COVID-19 safe travel. The COVID-19 Safety… Read the full press release
Fiji Link introduces mobile boarding pass options at three domestic airports
Nadi, Fiji, 2021-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Link, Fiji Airways’ wholly owned subsidiary, has introduced mobile (digital) boarding pass options for customers checking in online for domestic flights from Nadi, Suva and Labasa. Customers flying domestically from the three airports are able to use mobile boarding passes generated on their device after they… Read the full press release
Fiji Airways to treat guests with twilight in the Fijian skies through its special ‘Catch the Sunset’ Flight
Nadi, Fiji, 2020-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways will operate a special ‘Catch the Sunset’ Flight on its Airbus A350 aircraft on Saturday 19th December, following the success of Fiji Airways’ previous special flights around the country. The late afternoon flight on the 19th will give locals a chance to enjoy twilight in the Fijian… Read the full press release
Fiji Airways increased weekly freighter services to up to 10 flights per week
Nadi, Fiji, 2020-Aug-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways has increased its weekly freighter services to up to 10 flights per week. Freighter services between Nadi and Auckland have increased to up to 3 flights per week, while freighter services between Nadi-Sydney and Nadi-Los Angeles operate up to twice a week. Weekly freighter services… Read the full press release
COVID-19: Fiji Airways extends all international flight suspensions to the end of June
Nadi, Fiji, 2020-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Airline, has extended all international flight suspensions to the end of June, due to the prolonged impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fiji Airways also expects to reduce its July scheduled services as the COVID-19 crisis continues to decimate travel demand. In March, Fiji… Read the full press release
Finnair and Fiji Airways announce new codeshare partnership
Nadi, Fiji, 2019-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Finnair and Fiji Airways have agreed on a new codeshare partnership between Helsinki (HEL) and Nadi (NAN) in Fiji via three gateways served by Finnair. Finnair’s AY code will be added to Fiji Airways’ flights between Hong Kong (HKG), Singapore (SIN), Narita (NRT) and Nadi, offering an exotic new destination for Finnair customers in the South Pacific. Finnair’s flight numbers will… Read the full press release
Fiji Airways earns Skytrax 4-Star rating at the 2019 Skytrax World Airline Awards
Fiji’s National Airline also leapfrogs three places to be named Best Airline Staff in Australia Pacific Nadi, Fiji, 2019-Jun-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Airline has been awarded the coveted Skytrax 4-Star rating at the 2019 Skytrax World Airline Awards in Paris, joining a select group of elite airlines in this… Read the full press release
Fiji Airways and Vodafone Fiji team up to offer a new payment option through M-Paisa
National Airline and Vodafone Fiji team up to offer new payment option for customers Nadi, Fiji, 2018-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Airline and Vodafone Fiji have partnered to offer a new payment option for tickets and other services through M-Paisa. Starting Monday 29th October, the airline’s customers can now access the… Read the full press release
Singapore Airlines, SilkAir and Fiji Airways announce codeshare partnership
SINGAPORE, 2018-Apr-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines, SilkAir and Fiji Airways have today announced the signing of a codeshare agreement that will provide more convenient connections for customers travelling to Fiji from 10 destinations in Asia and Europe through the Singapore hub. Under the agreement, Singapore Airlines and SilkAir customers can access Fiji Airways’… Read the full press release