With Fiji officially opening from 1st December, its national carrier Fiji Airways has launched an eco-focused in-flight safety video, teasing Aussies with footage of white sandy beaches and breathtaking natural wonders, all while championing the local businesses and communities helping to preserve it.
Eager to step aboard a flight to Fiji?
Well, next time you fly with Fiji Airways, you will be treated with a new eco-focused in-flight safety video.
Shot across seven locations, the five-minute safety briefing is delivered amongst some of the many initiatives being undertaken to preserve the airline’s beautiful yet fragile home.
These include mangrove rehabilitation projects, solar-powered resorts, turtle sanctuaries and coral nurseries, among others.
The video, which opens up on Fiji’s iconic Malamala Beach Club, includes a number of pilots and cabin crew in addition to professional actors.
From dreamy underwater shots to high-flying drone action, the production takes viewers on a journey of discovery into Fiji’s vast and beautiful environment.
At each location a local resort, business or initiative is introduced by the cabin crew member and championed for its eco-sustainability efforts.
The video also features footage onboard Fiji Airways’ luxurious A350 aircraft – it’s most eco-sustainable aircraft to date and one which will be seen regularly flying between Sydney and Nadi.
Current Fiji Airways staff feature heavily in the production, including First Officer Pilots Petrina Simpson and Vinay Makanji, as well as Lounge staff member Liku Gucake.
The voiceover used throughout is also that of Reservations Senior Manager Anna Morris – adding to its authenticity and playing homage to Fiji’s family values.
It also features cameo appearances from Fiji’s world-renowned Fijiana women’s and Fijian Men’s rugby sevens teams, who are fresh from recent success in Tokyo.
Fijiana players Tokasa Seniyasai, Reijeli Uluinayau and Verenaisi Bari feature alongside their male counterparts Mele Derenalagi, Alasio Naduva, and Livai Ikanikoda. Plus, past and present players from the popular Crusaders Super Rugby team, Manasa Mataele, Tom Christie and Inga Finau.
The production team said they spent months researching some of the incredible environmental initiatives taking place across Fiji’s 300+ islands.
While some locations narrowly missed the cut, the film directed by Edward Copestick was structured in such a way to allow new initiatives to feature in future iterations of the production.
“The reduction in fuel usage and carbon dioxide emission is a focus for our airline, and aligned with the leadership role that Fiji plays in bringing the world’s attention to the adverse impact of climate change on nations like ours.”
“The work that some of our partners on the ground in Fiji have been doing with regards to eco-sustainability and conservation is quite incredible.
“We’re delighted to showcase these to a wider audience through our digital channels and inflight while reiterating our commitment to safety. We are confident that others will take inspiration from some of these initiatives.”
With more than 84% of the adult population double vaccinated, and a mandate for all adult employees to be fully vaccinated by 1st November, Fiji believes is on track to be one the most COVID-safe travel destinations on the planet.
The new safety video will screen onboard all Fiji Airways international flights from 1 December 2021.
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