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Fiji Airports Ramps Up Operations

- Source: Fiji Airports

Fiji Airports is ramping up its Nadi Internatio­nal Airport operations in anticipati­on of when borders are fully reopened.

Fiji Airports chairman, Geoffrey Shaw, said Nadi Internatio­nal Airport operations continued to evolve, even when the borders were partially opened.

Fiji Airports is preparing to welcome back visitors for the first time since March 2020, he said.

“Over this period, there has been a dedicated and focussed effort on achieving necessary operationa­l readiness by all Fiji Airports team members,” Mr Shaw said.

“We are prepared and look forward to safely welcoming our returning internatio­nal visitors under what is now the new normal.”

Accreditat­ion

Nadi Internatio­nal Airport is accredited by Airports Council Internatio­nal, and has been awarded its Airport Health Accreditat­ion.

“This milestone and internatio­nally accepted accreditat­ion confirms Nadi Internatio­nal Airport as a safe and desirable travel destinatio­n,” Mr Shaw said.

“The entire internatio­nal terminal is continuous­ly and rigorously disinfecte­d and sanitised.

“Our facilities and passenger processes are aligned and adhere to COVID-19 safety protocols and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of travellers.

“The health and safety of our passengers is our number one priority when internatio­nal travel resumes.”

Bookings

Fiji Airports acting chief executive officer, Isei Tudreu, said it was

encouragin­g to see airlines taking bookings for a Fiji holiday in December.

The transition will be from handling cargo and repatriati­on flights for over a year, to safely handling passenger flights.

“Our airline partners Fiji Airways, Qantas and Virgin Australia have started taking passenger bookings for December.

“An important function will be slot management to ensure each flight is safely processed.

“Fiji Airports is regularly meeting with our airport stakeholde­rs to show the world that we are ready to welcome passengers back.”

 ?? ?? Fiji Airports said health and safety of passengers are priorities they will continue to uphold when borders fully reopen.
Fiji Airports said health and safety of passengers are priorities they will continue to uphold when borders fully reopen.

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