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Pacific Islands Monthly, 1 February 1969Vol. 40, No. 2

Unspoiled

p. 34 · Read in the full issue

Gilberts

Air services to the GEIC from Fiji doubled in January when Fiji Airways’ prop-jet HS 748’s began flying from Nadi to Tarawa weekly instead of fort nightly.

As the only air link with the GEIC, the 40-passenger aircraft will be a vital factor in getting travellers to the GEIC. It is this year, with an internal air service expected to get underway, the GEIC hopes to put itself on the South Pacific tourist map.

What’s to see in the Gilberts?

For the answer, turn to p. 41, for a long, first-hand report of an unspoiled territory.