Fiji Airways, the national carrier of Fiji and a proud member of the oneworld® alliance, has achieved a historic milestone, by winning the APEX World Class Airline for 2026 Award – the most prestigious recognition in global aviation that places the airline among the Top 10 Airlines in the World. It is the smallest airline by fleet size ever to earn this honour, and the only airline in Oceania to be recognised.
In a world dominated by global airline giants with extensive resources and vast fleet sizes, Fiji Airways has had to punch far above its weight to compete and grow. The airlines’ journey to World Class was driven by its determination to have a place on the world stage, to differentiate itself, and to prove that a small airline from a small island nation can soar with the very best.
The APEX World Class Award is judged through a rigorous process that combined independent audits with global passenger feedback, measuring excellence across safety, sustainability, well-being, service, and customer experience.
Winning World Class was not an accolade achieved overnight. It was the product of a relentless, end-to-end transformation of our people, products, service and more.
Achieving this recognition required one of the most extensive transformation efforts in the airline’s history. It meant a complete overhaul of the inflight experience, procuring brand new galley and service equipment, building new supply chains for freshly sourced produce, working with local Fiji businesses and manufacturers, both small and large, and introducing an entirely new suite of premium products onboard.
This recognition cements Fiji Airways’ place among the world’s top 10 leaders in hospitality and excellence and shines a global spotlight on Fiji as a premier travel destination.
