# Fiji aviation and tourism infrastructure expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fiji-aviation-and-tourism-infrastructure-expansion
> Updated: 2026-10-05T07:10:22.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Fiji is expanding its aviation capacity to address rising travel demand. Fiji Airways has announced plans to add 125,000 airline seats by 2027, which includes launching new services to Western Sydney and increasing flight frequencies to Hong Kong, Christchurch, Singapore, and Tokyo. CEO Paul Scurrah indicated these moves are intended to strengthen Nadi International Airport as a regional hub and support the visitor economy.

Concurrently, the Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association has called for urgent infrastructure investment. The association noted a significant gap between tourism growth and supporting systems, emphasizing that budget allocations must result in completed projects to sustain the sector against challenges such as flooding and cyclones.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-05: Fiji government to absorb bus fare increase

The Fijian government will absorb a 22.5 per cent temporary bus fare increase to shield passengers from rising fuel costs through April 2025.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fiji-government-to-absorb-bus-fare-increase

### 2026-10-03: Fiji expands aviation capacity amid calls for infrastructure investment

Fiji Airways will add 125,000 seats by 2027 to meet travel demand, while tourism industry leaders call for urgent infrastructure improvements to support the nation's primary economic driver.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fiji-expands-aviation-capacity-amid-calls-for-infrastructure-investment

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