Fiji Sun, 18th March 2017 –Despite the wrath of Tropical Cyclone Winston, Fiji Airways Group still managed to conclude 2016 on a high note with significant achievements.
The key outcomes outlined yesterday by the group’s Managing Director/CEO Andre Viljoen, at their financial year report conference in Nadi were:
- Launch of new routes to Singapore, San Francisco, and Vava’u (Tonga)
- Increased frequencies to Hong Kong from three to five flights a week, and seasonally increased frequencies to Auckland, Apia, Christchurch, Los Angeles, Sydney, Nuku’alofa, Funafuti, Savusavu, Taveuni and Kadavu
- Conclusion of a ground-breaking package deal for five new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to arrive in 2018 and 2019. The deal, which followed a rigorous, thorough and transparent process, represents an excellent value for Fiji and stakeholders.
- Start of operations using the new A330-300 aircraft on long-haul routes, offering a quiet zone and extra legroom products for guests
- Hiring 27 additional pilots and 82 new cabin crew to cater for increased operations. Read more…
