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Fiji Airways announced as Official Airline of Crusaders

February 19, 2018 11:03 pm

The Fiji Airways has announced their exclusive airline sponsorship of the Super Rugby defending champions Crusaders in Christchurch today.

The National Airline has negotiated the partnership until 2020, and will benefit from significant marketing and branding rights during this time.

Fiji Airways Managing Director, Andre Viljoen says the announcement builds on the strong relationship that Fijians have with both the rugby and New Zealanders.

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The Fiji Airways logo has currently appeared on Crusaders players and coaches training kits so far.

Crusaders Chief Executive, Hamish Riach says, the new partnership is a great fit for both the organizations, with strong links between the Crusaders and Fiji already existing.

He says the Crusaders have a strong support base in Fiji and when they get the opportunity to travel and play there the Crusaders players love meeting the friendly Fijian fans.