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Fiji Airways Launches Direct Nadi-Gold Coast Service

June 11, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Fiji Airways launches direct Nadi-Gold Coast service.
Service operates three times a week using Boeing 737 MAX 8.
Route adds over 53,000 seats annually to the market.
Gold Coast becomes Fiji Airways' seventh Australian destination.

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Strategic Implications

This new route may indicate Fiji Airways' strategy to expand its presence in the Australian market, which could strengthen its competitive position against other carriers. The addition of the Gold Coast to its network suggests a focus on leisure travel, which may benefit from the upcoming 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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What Happened

Fiji Expands Australian Network With New Leisure Route

Fiji Airways has launched its first-ever direct service between Nadi International Airport and Gold Coast Airport, expanding its Australian network to seven destinations. The inaugural flight, which departed Nadi on June 11, 2026, was welcomed with a traditional ceremony. The service will operate three times a week using a Boeing 737 MAX 8, adding over 53,000 seats annually to the market. Fiji Airways CEO Paul Scurrah noted strong early demand for the route, which is expected to boost tourism and connectivity between Fiji, Queensland, and beyond. The launch was first reported by AeroTime.

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