Fiji Airways Cancels All International Flights in July; Warns of August Reductions

Fiji Airways has extended the suspension of all international scheduled flights until the end of July, at the earliest.

The airline had hoped to be able to resume international services this month, but prolonged border closures and travel restrictions caused by the ongoing COVID19 pandemic have forced the airline to reconsider.

In addition to cargo, the airline will continue to operate a limited number of domestic Fiji Link services.

Mr. Andre Viljoen, Fiji Airways Managing Director and CEO, said, “Given that there is still next to no demand for international air travel in the region, regrettably, we have been forced to cancel our July schedules, with further reductions expected in August 2020. Most of our international fleet remains in storage, except for aircraft utilised for freighter services. These services are keeping vital supply lines open between Fiji and its key trading partners. Border restrictions will need to ease in order for travel demand to return and international services to resume.”

Fiji Airways has said that is contacting customers who are booked to travel in July.

People who booked through travel agents and other third parties should be contacted by those parties, or contact them directly.

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