TRAVELLERS will have a second gateway to Sydney as Fiji Airways prepares to fly into Western Sydney International Airport from March 19.
The airline announced the new destination as Fiji hit the one million visitor mark in a 12-month period for the first time.
An expected 53,000 seats will be available each year on this service which will operate on Mondays, Fridays and Sundays using the 737 MAX 8 aircraft.
Fiji Airways Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Paul Scurrah, described the Nadi- Western Sydney route as a natural next step for the airline.
“It is one of the fastest-growing regions in New South Wales, and a direct route there means easier, more affordable access for Australians looking to holiday in Fiji – which means more visitors, more jobs and more opportunities for our tourism industry,’’ Scurrah said.
“It’s also home to one of the largest Fijian communities outside Fiji, so this route is about more than just tourism – it’s about making it easier for our people to stay connected to family and friends, and for Fiji to keep growing as a destination the world wants to visit.”
Rapidly growing regions in the nation, which includes more than 70 per cent of our global city’s Fijian population. We’re delighted to be delivering a new, seamless service for them to connect with family and friends, while also giving tourists more choice and flexibility to visit Fiji and explore everything the warm, welcoming leisure destination has to offer.”
