Fiji Airways awarded Five Star Major Airline status in the prestigious APEX Official Airline Ratings for the second year

Fiji Airways awarded Five Star Major Airline status in the prestigious APEX Official Airline Ratings for the second year

By Vijay Narayan
Friday 22/09/2023
photo: Fiji Airways

Fiji’s national carrier, Fiji Airways continues to shine on the global stage as it has it has had it’s second consecutive victory as a Five Star Major Airline in the prestigious APEX Official Airline Ratings™.

For the 2024 Awards, Fiji Airways underwent a thorough evaluation, with passengers from around the world rating nearly one million flights across more than 600 airlines using a comprehensive five-star scale.

The APEX Official Airline Ratings™, recognized for their impartiality, were independently certified by a professional external auditing company.

The airline company says this remarkable achievement demonstrates the airline's commitment to excellence and its dedication to providing world-class service to its passengers.

Fiji Airways says it proudly stands among an exclusive group of airlines worldwide, as one of just ten carriers to be honoured with the prestigious Five Star Major Airline Award 2024.

Fiji Airways Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Andre Viljoen, who accepted the award on behalf of the airline in California, USA, expressed his gratitude and pride in this significant accomplishment.

Viljoen says Fiji Airways have worked tirelessly to maintain the highest standards of service and safety, and they are thrilled to once again be recognized as an APEX Five Star Major Airline.

He says this achievement is no small feat, especially for an airline of our size, located in the remote South Pacific. Viljoen says this award is a testament to the dedication, resilience, and tenacity of their exceptional team.

He says it is not just a win for Fiji Airways but also for the entire nation of Fiji.

The Managing Director says despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, our national carrier has shown remarkable strength, and they are now counted among the elite 'Major Airlines' globally.

Fiji Airways' successful resumption of services with a strong emphasis on COVID safety measures, coupled with a swift ramp-up and recordbreaking visitor arrivals, played pivotal roles in securing this Five Star Airline rating.

For the 2024 Awards, Fiji Airways underwent a thorough evaluation, with passengers from around the world rating nearly one million flights across more than 600 airlines using a comprehensive five-star scale.

The APEX Official Airline Ratings™, recognized for their impartiality, were independently certified by a professional external auditing company.


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