Fiji Airports contributes approximately $20 million in profit shares to the Government, according to an update presented to Parliament on Fiji Airports’ 2021 Annual Report by Social Affairs Committee chairperson Iliesa Vanawalu. He noted that this profit sharing reflects the company’s continued positive performance since the onset of the global pandemic.
Vanawalu mentioned the Nadi Airport master plan, aimed at enhancing services alongside other aviation and tourism operators, as a key factor for future growth. “All of these developments bode well for an institution that provides a substantial amount of money to the State,” he stated.
He highlighted that the airport has enforced strict COVID-19 protocols and is actively monitoring these measures. Furthermore, he emphasized the company’s commitment to energy efficiency, which has led to significant reductions in monthly expenses.
Additionally, with Fiji Airways now able to operate its 737 aircraft from Nausori Airport, service capabilities have improved. Vanawalu also pointed out a green initiative that Fiji Airports is pursuing, with ambitions for a higher level of accreditation by 2024.
He acknowledged the importance of necessary upgrades at Fiji Airports Limited and praised the company’s plans for enhancing services and modernizing its 15 airport facilities nationwide. “The airport is modernizing its arrival processes and overall passenger experience, especially in anticipation of a projected million visitors, as forecasted by the Honourable Minister for Tourism, Viliame Gavoka,” he concluded, stressing the need for the airport to rank among the best in the region, if not the Southern hemisphere.