FIJI's international airline - Air Pacific - is to be marketed as the 'world's friendliest airline'. Renowned for its friendly people and hospitality, Fiji is now extending that natural attribute to its airline services. Other news includes the launching of its new Hong Kong service, which - in partnership with Cathay Pacific - will enable tourists from all over the Asian region to connect seamlessly with flights to and from the beautiful holiday destination of Fiji. Various other enhancements for Air Pacific passengers includes speedier checkins and refurbishment of The Tabua Lounge at Nadi Airport, together with an increase in baggage allowances. Check out the latest Fiji holiday packages to complete your travel to the Fijian islands.

AIR PACIFIC, Fiji's national airline, is in negotiation with Hong Kong regarding a new route between Hong Kong and Fiji. If approved, this direct route would capture more of the Asian travel market as well as travellers connecting from UK and Europe. It is hoped that the new schedule would commence by mid 2009, initially with two flights to Fiji a week operating B767-300 aircraft.

THE airport at the popular Fiji holiday destination of Savusavu is to reopen on Monday 8th December 2008, following a major upgrade to runway and facilities. Costing around FJ$5 million, the upgrade will improve the airport for holidaymakers and business people visiting the region. While the runway was closed during the past four months, tourists were diverted to Labasa airport and transferred by bus to their Savusavu resorts and hotels. Visit www.savusavuhotels.com for information and latest Savusavu holiday specials.

Airports Fiji Limited continues upgrading work on the Savusavu Airstrip, which is scheduled for completion by 30th November with a tentative opening date for 1st December, 2008. For more information contact Mr. Sireli Korovulavula.

Air Pacific, Fiji's national airline, is streamlining its flight routes due to increased running costs that are felt by other airlines world-wide. It has decided to suspend flights between Vancouver and Nadi via Honolulu. Canadian travelers to Fiji will be able to fly to Nadi via Los Angeles, the alternative route, with the LAX Vancouver sector covered by Alaska Airlines. Although passengers are no longer able to go via Honolulu on the B737 aircraft, they will be able to enjoy more spacious seating and onboard amenities offered by the Air Pacific 747 aircraft between Los Angeles and Nadi. View Canada Fiji Travel Vacation Packages and flights to Fiji.

Air Pacific, Fiji's national airline, has announced that it will be increasing the number of flights per week between Los Angeles in USA and Fiji. In May 2008, the number of flights per week will increase from four to five. Then in June, an additional service will commence, meaning there will then be six flights a week on this popular route.

Qantas Australia codeshares on the Air Pacific service. Tickets for the new services are now on sale. View more information on Fiji Airlines.

Air Pacific, Fiji's national airline, was awarded the prestigious 2007 DHL Express Prime Minister's Exporter of the Year Award. This was announced at a special awards ceremony held at the Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa on Denarau Island in Nadi on Saturday 24th November. The award was presented to Air Pacific General Manager Marketing, Mr Nacula, by Prime Minister Commodore Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama.

The DHL Prime Minister's Exporter of the Year Award is awarded to the company that displays excellence in export results, innovation, programme development and for its contribution to the advancement of business in Fiji Islands.

Fiji's international airline Air Pacific has announced that it will be adding a second weekly flight service between Nadi and Vancouver commencing 1st July 2007.

The service will utilise a B737-800 aircraft, capable of carrying 160 passengers, and tickets are on sale now, with many Bula Fare discounts available.

Aircraft like the Boeing 787 Dreamliner (B787) can fly in excess of 8,500 nautical miles non-stop, which would bring Fiji Islands within range of more distant locations such as Sao Paulo in Brazil. There are many existing routes across the Pacific between Asia and the West Coast of North America. However, for deeper penetration into the USA (without a stop at the heavily congested west coast), there is an opportunity for a way point like Fiji. Using Fiji as an intermediate point, flights out of Australia, Singapore and New Zealand could reach Chicago (the third largest city in the USA non-stop from Nadi.

This would undoubtedly provide much easier access to Fiji Islands vacations for those on the mid-Eastern seaboard of North America.

Air Pacific is extending deals on its Fiji Fun Fares for US travellers. Bookings made from January to March entitle passengers to travel until June 2007.