Fiji Airways Takes Off From YVR

For Canadians, Fiji is that much closer with the launch of Fiji Airways commercial flights to and from Vancouver.

Fiji Airways Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Andre Viljoen is encouraging Canadians to take advantage of these twice weekly flights to enjoy the world-renowned Fijian hospitality.

Said Viljoen: “Our Five Star airline, and multi-award winning onboard experience, including meals, amenities and staff service offer the best value for money. With Canada well into winter and travellers eagerly looking for warm tropical paradise, the timing of our newest route could not be better. There is no other choice than Fiji. You don’t have to take my word for it, you will be convinced the moment you step onboard.”

Even before the carrier’s inaugural flight, Canadians have been showing an keen interest in the new service, indicating that there is demand which Fiji Airways can tap into.

Viljoen noted that: “The inaugural return flight from Vancouver to Nadi has a seat load factor of 88% — that’s huge given that we have only just entered the market. It’s also great news for our tourism industry as well.”

He continued: “We are creating a pathway for an entirely new segment, which has seen very little traction over the years. Canada currently averages fifth on the list of monthly visitor arrivals, there is enormous untapped potential in a country that had more than 12 million residents travelling internationally in 2019.”

And he added: “Now that flights have commenced, our guests will be able to experience for themselves what sets the National Carrier apart. They will see that we are committed to Working As One To Deliver Exceptional Fijian Experiences at every point of their journey. I am confident that many of them will become our champions and spread the message that Fiji Airways should be the airline of choice for Canadians visiting our shores.”

Viljoen said that: “The inaugural flight to Vancouver is carrying Fijians who are travelling to a new country for the first time, and those visiting their friends and family after many years apart. The absence of a direct flight made it too expensive and too inconvenient to make the 9,500 kilometre journey. We have brought friends and family closer, and made accessible a new country, for Fijians to explore.”

The new route also provides convenient onward connections between Australia, New Zealand and Canada as well as seamlessly connecting other Pacific Island countries. Moreover, travellers can take a well-deserved break in Fiji before flying on to their next destination.

The carrier’s flights will also provide more cargo capacity, enabling an increase in trade between Fiji and Canada, as well as other Pacific Island nations looking for new trade opportunities.

Fiji Airways flights will operate to and from Vancouver every Monday and Friday.

For more, go to www.fijiairways.com .