Fiji Airways has expanded their domestic and regional network with the arrival of two new ATR 72-600 aircraft, with the first arriving on December 29, 2024, and the second on January 5, 2025. The carrier has also unveiled standardized uniforms for Fiji Link.
On Thursday (January 9, 2025), Fiji Airways announced the delivery of two new ATR 72-600 regional turboprop aircraft, which will facilitate a domestic and regional network expansion, particularly in Northern Fiji. The first new aircraft arrived on December 29, 2024, and the second arrived on January 5, 2025. The new ATR 72-600s have a seating capacity for 68 passengers, and will primarily be deployed on regional Northern and Western routes. Additional ATR aircraft will be introduced over time and will be used to enhance capacity and frequencies on key domestic routes such as Nadi-Suva and Labasa.
In Thursday’s announcement, Fiji Airways’ Managing Director and CEO, Andre Viljoen, said,
“These two new ATR aircraft are a significant investment in Fiji’s domestic connectivity. They are an important part of our commitment to providing comfortable and efficient travel options for our passengers and offering greater connectivity between our islands. This fleet expansion will also help us continue to meet the growing demand for domestic travel, ensuring that we can provide increased capacity where it’s needed most.”
Additionally, Fiji Link, the carrier’s domestic and regional subsidiary, has announced a launch of new uniforms, which are now aligned with the signature Fiji Airways mainline uniforms. The new uniforms reflect the vibrant and modern image of Fiji Airways, while paying homage to Fiji Link’s young cultural heritage, creating a cohesive visual identity for customer facing team members across the company.
Further speaking on the new Fiji Link uniform rollout, Mr. Viljoen, added,
“We’re excited to introduce our new Fiji Link uniforms, which bring us closer to our goal of a unified brand. The standardization of our uniforms across Fiji Airways and Fiji Link reflects our ongoing commitment to excellence and professionalism, ensuring that our crew represents the highest standards of service, and our passengers enjoy a seamless, consistent experience.”
The additional aircraft and uniform changes are part of Fiji Airways’ broader efforts to elevate the guest experience, while reinforcing the company’s brand as Fiji’s national carrier.
Commencing operations on September 1st, 1951, Fiji Airways serves 26 destinations across 15 countries and territories from their hub at Nadi International Airport, including oneworld hubs in Sydney, Hong Kong, Los Angeles and Tokyo. The carrier’s regional subsidiary, Fiji Link, also offers an extensive domestic and regional route network. Fiji Airways currently operates a fleet of 23 aircraft, including state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900s, Airbus A330-200s, A330-300s, Boeing 737-800s, Boeing 737-8 MAX jets, ATR 42-600s, ATR 72-600s and DHC Twin Otters.
Source: Fiji Airways