6 December 2017- Only Direct Service Between Japan and Fiji -Fiji Airways to Launch New Serviceon Narita - Nadi Route from 3 July 2018!
Fiji Airways (IATA code: FJ) is to launch a new service between Narita and Nadi on 3 July
2018. This will be the only direct service between Japan and the Republic of Fiji, and returns
after Fiji Airways' predecessor, Air Pacific, withdrew the service 9 years ago in March 2009.
The Republic of Fiji is a collection of 333 islands in the South Pacific. As well as being a resort
destination surrounded by beautiful seas and coral reefs, it is also a popular honeymoon
destination.
Narita Airport is excited to be connected to this new destination and offer a convenient newchoice.
We invite our customers to take advantage of Narita's extensive network, which will soon be
further expanded by Fiji Airways.
* Fiji Airways changed its name from Air Pacific in June 2013.

Photograph courtesy of Tourism Fiji

■ Launch Date: 3 July 2018 (Tue)■ Route: Narita - Nadi New Destination!
■ Aircraft: A330-200/300■ Schedule: Three times a week (Tue, Fri, Sun)
Flight No.

OriginDeparture TimeDestination

Arrival Time

FJ350

T o kyo / Nar i t a(NRT )21:25

Nadi(NAN)

9:05（Next day）

FJ351

Nadi(NAN)

13:25

T o kyo / Nar i t a(NRT )19:30

Photograph courtesy of Fiji Airways* All times are local times* Conditional upon relevant government approval.
* Please note that schedules are subject to change without notice.
* Please refer to the Fiji Airways website for further information (www.fijiairways.com).

NAA-Bldg., Narita International Airport, Narita-City, Chiba, 282-8601, Japan
URL：https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/Bula Japan! Fiji Airways launches direct flights to Fiji
• New three times-weekly direct flights will be the only non-stop link
between Japan and the island paradise of Fiji
• The happiest place on earth is now just nine hours away
• The aircraft will be Fiji Airways’ modern, fuel-efficient A330
TOKYO — Wednesday, 6 December 2017: Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Airline,
today announced the launch of direct flights between Tokyo Narita and Nadi, Fiji
three-times a week, subject to regulatory approvals. The direct services will
attract more visitors from Japan to Fiji and the South Pacific, which ranks among
the world’s final travel frontiers.
Starting 3 July 2018, the nine-hour flight will operate from Narita International
Airport to Nadi International Airport each Tuesday, Friday and Sunday, offeringover 80,000 seats per year between Fiji and Japan.
To celebrate the new flights, the airline plans to offer special celebratory launchfares from Tokyo to Nadi, starting from JP56,200 (includes taxes & surcharges)1.
Fiji Airways Managing Director and CEO Andre Viljoen said the three timesweekly flights make Fiji and the South Pacific more accessible to Japanese
tourists than ever before.
“We are excited to share with Japan the untouched beauty of our 333 islands.
Fiji’s unparalleled hospitality and warmth offers Japanese tourists a unique,culturally immersive experience – much more than just another beach getaway,”
Mr. Viljoen added.
“Our flights have been designed to ensure guests get the most of their time inFiji. 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 andYasawa island groups.”
The launch of direct Nadi-Tokyo flight services is the latest announcement by Fiji
Airways expanding its network across Asia to leverage the growing demand forFiji as a holiday destination.

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Fares subject to regulatory approvals
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Mr Viljoen added, “We want to capitalise on the high interest in outbound travelfrom Japan, with an estimated 13.4 million Japanese residents travellingoverseas so far this year.”2
The sale period of the special launch fare will be announced at a later date.
Japanese passport holders do not require a visa for Fiji.
Fiji Airways customers will be able to book flights and baggage via Fiji Airways’
sales channels, including its general sales agent offices, website, online travelsites, and reservation centres.

Narita Schedules
Effective July 3rd, 2018
FlightNumberOriginDestination

Departure
Time (local)

ArrivalTime(local)

Day of Week
Operation

FJ 351

Nadi

Narita01:25 p.m.

07:30 p.m.

AirbusTuesday,
A330-200/Friday, Sunday300

FJ 350

NaritaNadi

09:25 p.m.

09:05 a.m.
+1 days

Aircraft
TypeAirbus
Tuesday,
A330-200/Friday, Sunday
300*Schedule times are local.
** Subject to regulatory approval.

Flying to Japan with our best productOn the Tokyo-Fiji route, Fiji Airways will use its most modern aircraft, the Airbus
A330, a twin-engine, wide-body craft with 24 Business Class and 249 Economy
Class seats.

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JTB Tourism Research & Consulting Co., Japanese outbound tourists statistics2

Features of Business Class on flights to Fiji:
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Angled lie-flat beds with (8 degrees inclined from horizontal) withcustomised controls 76” of bed length, and an integrated privacy divider
between seats.
18 seats with direct aisle access to aisle, and 8 seats with window access.
Personal device power and connection points
15.4-inch display screens
Hundreds of hours of entertainment options including full length movies,
classics, TV shows, documentaries and music.
Meals designed by celebrity Chef Robert Oliver, exclusively featuring the“Yadra Vinaka” (Good Morning)” breakfast service, a fully customisable
ala-carte offering for Business Class Guests.
Award winning fine wines, spirits, liqueurs and beers.
A generous 40kg baggage allowance3

Features of Economy Class on flights to Fiji:
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Ergonomically designed seats with a 7.5” recline plus 1.5” forward
articulating bottom
Connection ports for electronic devices
9-inch display screensEntertainment options
Hot meals and alcoholic drinks including beers, spirits and wines
23 kg baggage allowance###About Fiji Airways: Founded in 1951, Fiji Airways Group comprises of Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National
Airline and its subsidiaries: Fiji Link, its domestic and regional carrier, Pacific Call Comm Ltd, and a
38.75% stake in the Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa on Denarau Island, Nadi. From its hubs at Nadi andSuva International Airports, Fiji Airways and Fiji Link serve 69 destinations in 15 countries (includingcode-share). Destinations include Fiji, Australia, New Zealand, the US, Canada, the UK, Hong Kong,Singapore, India, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Kiribati, Vanuatu and Solomon Islands. The Fiji Airways
Group brings in 64 percent of all visitors who fly to Fiji, employs over 1000 employees, and earns
revenues of over FJD$815 million (USD $390m). Fiji Airways rebranded from Air Pacific in June
2013. Visit www.fijiairways.com for more information.

For press queries please contact:
Brett Wallbutton
Ashton Consulting
FijiAirwaysPR@ashton.jp

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