Nadi International Airport achieves ACI Level 1 Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation

Nadi International Airport has achieved Level 1 accreditation under the Airports Council International (ACI) Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation Programme, marking an important milestone in Fiji Airports’ commitment to providing a safe, accessible and inclusive airport experience for all travellers.

The achievement is a significant step in Nadi International Airport’s accessibility journey under ACI’s three-level Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation Programme, with Level 3 representing the highest level of accreditation.

Level 1 recognises Nadi International Airport’s corporate commitment to accessibility and inclusion, demonstrated through its strategy, policies and initial implementation of accessibility initiatives.

Fiji Airports Chief Executive Officer, Mesake Nawari, said the accreditation recognised the progress made to date while providing a strong foundation for further improvements.

“This Level 1 accreditation recognises the work already undertaken by our team and our partners, but more importantly, it represents the beginning of our journey towards continuously improving accessibility across our operations,” Mr Nawari said.

“Our ambition does not stop at Level 1. We want to build on this foundation, address remaining areas for improvement and progressively work towards the higher levels of ACI Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation.”
The achievement builds on a growing programme of accessibility initiatives at Nadi International Airport, including disability access audits involving people with lived experience of disability, stronger engagement with Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), accessibility and disability inclusion training for staff, and the integration of accessibility requirements into procurement and infrastructure planning.

Fiji Airports is also continuing to improve accessible passenger facilities and services across the airport journey.
“Our goal is to create an airport environment where accessibility, dignity, safety and inclusion are considered at every stage of the passenger journey,” Mr Nawari said.