Latest News About Fiji Airways

Fiji Airways has been in the news recently for route expansions, profitability concerns, and some operational and legal developments.[2][3][4]

Route expansions and partnerships

• The airline has marked one year of its direct Cairns–Nadi route, which it calls a “game‑changer” for Far North Queensland tourism, with strong passenger numbers reported.[6][2]
• Fiji Airways has also announced or increased services to new and existing destinations, including additional flights to Savusavu and expanded frequencies on trans‑Pacific routes such as Fiji–Canada starting June 2026.[4][7]

Financial and operational updates

• Fiji Airways reported a loss of about FJD 25 million in 2024, mainly due to unrealised foreign‑exchange‑rate losses rather than a collapse in traffic.[4]
• The airline continues to expand its Boeing 737‑MAX 8 and Airbus A350 operations, though it has also been involved in a recent incident where an A350 was reportedly damaged in a ground‑handling “hit‑and‑run” episode at Los Angeles (LAX).[3][4]

Legal and policy news

• Fiji Airways is involved in a court‑seen dispute over a HKD 3.16 million Israel charter‑flight payment, with proceedings scheduled for April 2026.[4]
• The airline has also weighed in on Fiji’s Employment Relations Bill, arguing that a proposed sexual‑harassment clause creates an “impossible legal standard” and criticizing potential FJD 1 million fines and jail terms as too harsh.[4]

For the very latest real‑time flight‑status or schedule‑change news, you can check Fiji Airways’ live flight tracker on services like FlightAware.[8]