Fiji Airways is set to acquire two more Airbus A350-900s, bringing its long-haul fleet total to eight aircraft. The additional aircraft will help the airline meet its increasing demand for travel to and from its hub at Nadi International Airport (NAN).
While speaking at a media event in Fiji, Viliame Gavoka, Minister of Civil Aviation said: Fiji Airways is now seeing more bookings than it did in 2019." He also made reference to the two additional Airbus A350-900s.
Since Fiji removed most of its travel restrictions earlier this year and since then have experienced a significant rebound in passenger numbers over recent months. Most of the in-bound is from Australia, New Zealand and US.
Earlier this week, the airline resumed flights to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT). The airline is also planning to launch flights to Seoul Incheon, but so far, no official announcement has been made.
Fiji Airways has two Airbus A350-900s in its widebody fleet, in addition to three Airbus A330-200s and one Airbus A330-300.