Fiji Airways Captain, Seini Cornish pilots first all-female long-haul flight

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Fiji Airways Captain, Seini Cornish pilots first all-female long-haul flight

By Dhanjay Deo

08/03/2022

Fiji Airways MDCEO Andre Viljoen wishing Captain Seini and her flight crew well on their historic flight. Photo: Fiji Airways

Fiji Airways A330 Captain, Seini Koroitamana Cornish piloted the first all-female long-haul flight to Singapore yesterday marking a historic achievement on the occasion of International Women’s Day.

She was supported by First Officer, Sonam Pratap and Second Officer, Cassandra Robinson.

Customer Wellness Champion, Shurti Kumar and Purser, Maria Vani who took care of guests in the cabin also led an all-female cabin crew to Singapore.

Fiji Airways is now awaiting their return journey home tonight.

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