Fiji is a bucket-list destination — one of the most beautiful and friendly places in the world. But that doesn’t mean it’s out of travelers’ reach. And with new aircraft at Fiji Airways, the trip is easier and more comfortable than ever.

In this interview with Akuila Batiweti, Chief Marketing & Customer Officer for Fiji Airways, Ken Shapiro, Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of TravelAge West, talks about the airline’s new aircraft, its plans for North American marketing and expansion, why travelers should choose Fiji and more.