Fiji Airways
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Changes Name
The Suva-based Pacific regional carrier Fiji Airways in July finally decided on a new name—a matter which had been long exercising its mind.
From more than 120 sug gestions, the board has decided the airline will become Pacific Islands Airways.
Said Captain G. U. (“Scotty”) Allan, chairman of Fiji Airways, after the board meeting in Suva which decided on the change: “It’s a sad thing to have to part with such a good name. But there was a feeling that the name should reflect the regional aspect.”
The “short list” of names included South Pacific Airways, Air South Pacific and Air Oceania.
The airline will not change its name for several months yet, however. It’s expected that the flying marlin emblem will be retained as will the present colour scheme.