Air Pacific to change name on 27 June
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Air Pacific will officially change its name to Fiji Airways on 27 June 2013.
The long-awaited move will see the Fijian national carrier return to its old name, which was last used in 1971. It also marks another milestone in the airline’s turnaround plan, which includes the renewal of the airline’s long-haul fleet.
“The official changeover date marks the official end of Air Pacific and the beginning of Fiji Airways. It is exciting that after a 15-month journey, we can now be known as Fiji Airways across the globe. The changeover represents an exciting future for the airline that is rooted in our more than 60-year history and service to the people of Fiji,” said Aubrey Swift, Air Pacific’s acting CEO.
The national carrier’s second new Fiji Airways-branded Airbus A330-200 arrived in Nadi late last month and has already been put into service on flights to and from Sydney. Air Pacific has ordered a total of three new 273-seat A330-200s, the third of which will arrive in November 2013. These aircraft will replace the airline’s aging Boeing 747-400s.
Along with the new Fiji Airways name, the new aircraft have been adorned with traditional Fijian designs to reflect the airline’s national heritage. The rebranding process will also include new uniforms and a new website, fijiairways.com, which will also be launched on 27 June.
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