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Fiji Airways certified with 5-Star COVID-19 Airline Safety Rating from Skytrax

Fiji Airways certified with 5-Star COVID-19 Airline Safety Rating from Skytrax

By Naveel Krishant
22/04/2021
[Image: FijiAirways Skytrax]

Fiji Airways has been certified with the highest level 5-Star COVID-19 Airline Safety Rating, becoming one of just six airlines worldwide to currently achieve this top recognition.

The Skytrax COVID-19 Airline Safety Accreditation is regarded as a global benchmark for evaluating COVID-19 safe travel.

The COVID-19 Safety Audit was conducted in March / April 2021, during which time Fiji Airways has been operating repatriation flights to Auckland, Sydney, Los Angeles and Hong Kong.

Airport standards analysis is based on Nadi International Airport, the home base airport of Fiji Airways.

The COVID-19 Safety Rating covers all safety and hygiene protocols introduced by Fiji Airways during COVID-19 to enhance customer and staff safety. This includes all core safety values in the airport, lounge and onboard environments, such as social distancing organisation and control, enhanced cleaning and hygiene materials and systems, adapted food and beverage service, contactless service options at key touchpoints.

Fiji Airways Managing Director & CEO, Andre Viljoen says they are beyond ecstatic and honoured to receive the Skytrax 5-Star COVID-19 Airline Safety Rating, the highest possible rating from the world’s leading, independent aviation ratings and audit organisation.

He says the fact that Fiji Airways is only the sixth airline in the world and the first airline from the region, including Australia and New Zealand, to receive this accolade speaks volumes about our unrelenting commitment to health and medical safety of our customers and staff. Edward Plaisted of Skytrax says Fiji Airways has developed a very rigorous and comprehensive COVID-19 safety programme branded as Travel Ready, and their attention to detail is a key factor in achieving this highest COVID-19 Airline Safety Rating.

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