“We are pleased to add Nadi to our portfolio of Pacific destinations,” said Jim Compton, Continental’s executive vice president marketing. “Fiji is a popular vacation spot that attracts visitors from around the world and we see a strong demand for leisure travel to the area.”
The service will be operated by Continental Micronesia using Boeing 737-800 aircraft with 14 seats in business class and 141 seats in economy on the routes.
The flights from Guam’s A.B. Won Pat International Airport will operate on Mondays and Fridays departing at 10:55 p.m. and arriving at Nadi International Airport at 7:30 a.m. the next morning. Return flights will operate on Wednesdays and Sundays departing Nadi at 12:40 a.m. and arriving in Guam at 5:10 a.m. the same day.
The flights from Honolulu International Airport will operate on Mondays and Fridays departing at 6:55 p.m. and arriving in Nadi at 11:40 p.m. the following day. Return flights will operate on Tuesdays and Saturdays departing at 8:50 a.m. and arriving in Honolulu at 5:25 p.m. the previous day, after crossing the International Date Line.
“I am very excited that the launch of the Guam-Fiji service brings convenient access to Fiji for customers in Guam and islands in Micronesia” said Charles Duncan, president for Continental Micronesia. He continued “Fiji has been a popular destination for high-end repeat visitors from all over the world and has also had a strong demand as a perfect honeymoon destination. We are committed to closely working with Fiji Tourism Office and travel agency partners to further promote the attractiveness of Fiji to travelers in Guam and Micronesia as well as to grow its traffic demand.”
Fiji, located in the heart of the Pacific Ocean, is a group of more than 300 islands and atolls dotted across 200,000 square miles of sea. The islands are known for their picturesque coasts, tall coconut palms and brilliant turquoise lagoons fringed by coral reefs and white sandy beaches. Travelers from around the world visit Fiji for its pristine beauty, varied activities, including diving and surfing, and relaxed lifestyle.
