To Fly to Tokyo, Narita from July
FIJI AIRWAYS
Fiji Arways will begin flying direct to Tokyo Narita come July 2018. And this is good news for the growing tourism market that Fiji is gaining from the land of the rising sun.
Announcing the new route, Fiji Airways Managing Director and CEO, Andre Viljoen said this was a perfect time to open this route as there was a lot of interest coming out of Japan.
“We are excited to share with Japan the untouched beauty of our 333 islands,” Mr Viljoen said.
“Fiji’s unparalleled hospitality and warmth offers Japanese tourists a unique, culturally immersive experience much more than just another beach getaway. “Our flights have been designed to ensure guests get the most of their time in Fiji. “The flight from Narita arrives into Nadi in the morning, with convenient domestic connections on our subsidiary Fiji Link to major tourism spots like Savusavu and Taveuni.
“Additionally, guests can also easily do boat transfers after arrival to the many wonderful resorts in the beautiful Mamanuca and Yasawa island groups,”he said.
In a statement, Fiji Airways said they were beginning with three flights per week and began an introductory sale.
“Starting July 3, 2018, the new, nine-hour flights will operate from Nadi International Airport to Narita International Airport,” the statement said.
“Each week, flights will be scheduled for Tuesday, Friday and Sunday, offering over 80,000 seats per year between Fiji and Japan aboard Fiji Airways’ state-of-the-art planes, the Airbus A330-200/-300.
“To celebrate the new flights, the airline will offer special celebratory launch fares from Nadi to Tokyo, starting from F$999 (includes taxes & surcharges) from 06th – 12th December 2017 ” the statement said. Mr Viljoen said the Japanese were also looking forward to these new flights.
“We want to capitalise on the high interest in outbound travel from Japan, with an estimated 13.4 million Japanese residents travelling overseas so far this year,” said Mr Viljoen. CONTINUES ON PAGE 8...