FIJI AIRWAYS has added Canberra to its list of international destinations following extensive market research into direct flights between its capital city, Nadi, and the Australian capital.
In its effort to expand its international footprint, Fiji Airways will start its new service from July 2023, with two weekly flights from July to September and three flights from October onwards.
Chief executive officer and managing director Andre Viljoen said the new service had been made possible with the forthcoming inclusion of two new Airbus A350s into the Fiji Airways fleet.
Australia continues to be Fiji's number one source market for tourism, accounting for more than 50% of international arrivals.
Viljoen said the new A350s offered an increase in capacity across the national carrier's network, therefore dedicating more seats to the Australian market, specifically Canberra.