Fiji Airways 07 August 2020: 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 between Nadi-Hong Kong and Nadi-Port Vila remain at one per week.
Mr Andre Viljoen, Fiji Airways Managing Director & CEO said: “We remain committed to dedicated freighter services which are vital to the supply chain for Fiji’s export sector. As we have stated before, our freight services keep the economy moving and benefit primary producers, farmers, fisherfolk, workers, exporters, freight forwarders and consumers alike.
Between 1 April to 30 June, Fiji Airways carried about 1205 tonnes of exports from Fiji. The exported goods consisted of fresh produce, garments, kava and seafood. Inbound freight consisted of consignments important to Fijian businesses, as well as almost 52 tonnes of essential medical supplies including vaccines, test kits, medicine and humanitarian aid.
Exporters are advised to contact their Freight Agents for bookings on Fiji Airways Freighter flights.