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Fiji’s national carrier Air Pacific has announced a third weekly service to Hong Kong from December 13, a year after beginning direct services to the Asian hub.
Airline chief executive officer Dave Pflieger said the decision to introduce the new Monday service followed feedback during his recent trip to Hong Kong and Shanghai with the Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism.
“We heard from our customers and business partners that they wanted more flights and more options to satisfy rising demand to visit Fiji,” said Pflieger.
He said the airline was excited about the new growth opportunities that the additional service presents.
“This third service will also make travel much more convenient for our Cathay Pacific codeshare passengers and others who are travelling to Fiji from China, India, the Middle East and Europe. In addition, Fiji rugby supporters can now plan to attend the Hong Kong Sevens tournament in March 2011 with the convenience of three direct services.”
The new Monday service will be in addition to the current Thursday, and Saturday services.
The airline will continue to operate its Boeing 767-300ER on the route.
By Richard Naidu
