Fiji Airways staff.
Gia Garrick flies aboard Fiji Airways' FJ410 from Auckland to Nadi
The plane: Airbus A330-200.
On time: The flight was on time, and despite an issue with my booking (not the fault of the airline) I'd arrived early to check-in and it was helpfully sorted out without any stress on my part. Had plenty of time to chill out, grab a coffee and a bite to eat and amble my way through to the departure gate.
Flight time: 3.5 hours, or just under.
Class:Economy.
My seat: I was in the middle row, aisle seat. My short legs make any seat comfortable enough, and this one had adequate room.
Fellow passengers: I was next to a South African-Kiwi dad and his two sons who were on a boys' trip to Fiji. Banter was good. The rest of the passengers appeared to be a mix of holiday-makers and expats heading home to see family.
How full: Around three-quarters full, but I was down the back so nearer the only empty seats.
Entertainment: In-seat touch screen video (although the touch was a bit sticky so I preferred to use the remote) and USB/socket power. A great selection of movies and TV series. There were games too but the flight wasn't long enough for me to delve into those.
The service: Very friendly. I'd learned to use "Bula" by the end of the short international flight.
Food and drink: The pasta for lunch was surprisingly good. I was less keen on the coconut log dessert.
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