Fiji Airways arrives in Cairns

Fiji Airways has officially commenced its new route from Cairns to Nadi. Flight FJ971 touched down in Cairns at 11:43am on Tuesday aboard the 737 MAX 8 DQ-FAB, taking off again for Nadi as FJ970 shortly after 1pm. The new non-stop service, operating three times per week, is expected to add around 53,000 seats to the market. “This new route is a major milestone for Tropical North Queensland travellers and Australians eyeing a Fijian escape; the 333 islands cater to all types of holidaymakers,” said Fiji Airways CEO and managing director Andre Viljoen. “We’re thrilled to provide faster one-stop connections to North America, saving three hours and skipping extra stopovers for Aussies in the region. It’s a big boost in convenience and global connectivity.” The flights, operating on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, align with Fiji Airways’ schedule from Nadi to Dallas–Fort Worth, offering a connection for Far North Queensland passengers travelling to and from the US, said Cairns Airport CEO Richard Barker. “Fiji Airways’ service offers locals a great, new holiday option and will streamline visits to family and friends while also supporting tourism operators, strengthening trade channels and providing new education opportunities,” he said.<br/>