“Fiji Airways is the Happiest Airline in the World. I have every confidence that this claim is one we can truly stand behind.”

Fiji Airways also won the APEX Innovation Award for Best Inflight Food and Beverage 2026, following the introduction of its Pacific Rim–inspired menu, on-demand dining in Business Class and refreshed Economy offerings.

Ravishankar’s promotion comes as Air New Zealand pushes back against fierce competition from Qantas and North American carriers increasing their presence in the Pacific.

In May, Bonza collapsed after less than a year of operation. And more recently, services operated by REX (Regional Air Express) between capital cities stopped and its regional services are under pressure.

"Customers deserve to get their money back if they are owed. Full stop.”

An airline owns the time slot it is designated by the airport infrastructure capacity, whether it gets used or not.

Travel agents are advising travellers to reconsider their plans for the specific days of the G20 summit.