Fiji’s national carrier expands North American connectivity with thrice-weekly service.
Fiji Airways’ is bolstering its global footprint with the launch of its longest flight and first-ever direct service between Dallas Fort Worth, Texas and Nadi, Fiji, initially operating three times per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is currently ranked the second most connected airport in the world, providing Fiji Airways passengers with easier access to more global destinations.
Commenting on the launch of the service, Fiji Airways CEO and Managing Director Andre Viljoen said “This new route significantly strengthens Fiji Airways’ connectivity across North America, making it easier than ever for U.S. travellers to access Fiji and the South Pacific, with seamless onward connections to Australia and New Zealand. In line with our mission, ‘We Fly for Fiji,’ this new service will bring up to 1,000 passengers to Fiji each week, supporting our nation’s tourism industry and creating new avenues for business collaboration between our two nations.”
DFW’s Chief Executive Officer, Sean Donohue said “DFW is excited to add the beautiful islands of Fiji to our growing portfolio of international destinations, bringing North Texas nonstop access to a tropical paradise and connecting Nadi with DFW’s network of more than 250 destinations around the world.”
The inaugural 13-hour flight from Nadi, Fiji touched down at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport at 15.25 CST, 10th December 2024, and was greeted with a water cannon salute as it taxied to the gate with excited passengers and esteemed guests onboard.
The first-ever flight from Dallas Forth Worth to Fiji is scheduled to depart 21.55 CST 10th December 2024, with passengers set to touch down in Nadi, Fiji at 05.20am local time 12th December 2024.
Fiji Airways is operating the state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 XWB aircraft on this new route, offering premium seating for 334 customers, including 33 lie-flat, aisle-access business class seats for ultimate comfort and convenience.
The DFW-NAN route strengthens Fiji Airways’ expanding presence in North America, joining existing services from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Honolulu, and Vancouver to be the fifth direct route to the North American region.
“Dallas Fort Worth serves as a key strategic hub for us, offering passengers access to over 250 cities worldwide, and unlocking exciting travel and business opportunities,” Viljoen added.
This new route also marks Fiji Airways’ 26th international direct route and with the airline’s growing network, will connect seamlessly with the airline’s 27th direct service to Cairns, Australia launching from 10th April 2025.
The DFW-NAN service is a key pillar of Fiji Airways’ game-changer strategies designed to expand the airline’s global network and strengthen Fiji’s connectivity to the world. Other milestones of this strategy include the airline’s adoption of American Airlines’ AAdvantage® loyalty program next year and full membership of the oneworld® alliance from 31st March 2025, which will open up more travel benefits for Fiji Airways’ customers.
Fiji Airways unveils new Samsonite Amenity Kits
Fiji Airways is excited to unveil its new amenity kits today, developed in partnership with Samsonite, the global leader in premium travel gear, and Formia, an award-winning aviation amenities design company. Available on all long-haul flights for Business Class passengers, these refreshed kits mark the airline’s first redesign of the kits since 2012.
Featuring two distinct bag designs and two colourways showcasing iconic Fijian motifs, each kit boasts high-quality details such as vegan leather accents and water-repellant twill fabric. One design also includes a strap that easily slides over luggage handles for added convenience
Inside, passengers will find a thoughtfully curated selection of travel essentials, including earplugs, breathable socks, a larger eyemask for enhanced light-blocking and better sleep onboard, a bamboo toothbrush and toothpaste in kraft packaging, a kraft & wheat straw pen, and a 10ml body lotion from the Italian vegan skincare brand, Teaology, infused with tea extracts.
Designed for longevity and functionality, the reusable kits are also made with significantly less plastic than previous versions, integrating circular principles, with a focus on ensuring high take-home appeal.
This new offering reflects Fiji Airways’ ongoing commitment to elevating the travel experience, providing passengers with added comfort and style on every journey while helping to minimise impact to the environment.
Fiji Airways’ recent accolades
- SKYTRAX Best Airline in Australia and the Pacific 2024, second consecutive year
- Ranked 14th in SKYTRAX Global Top 100 Airlines (up from 15th in 2023) beating both Qantas and Air New Zealand
- SKYTRAX Best Airline Staff in Australia and the Pacific 2024, fourth consecutive year
- SKYTRAX Best Cabin Crew in Australia & the Pacific 2024
- SKYTRAX Best Economy Class in Australia & the Pacific 2024
- SKYTRAX Best Business Class Onboard Catering in Australia & the Pacific 2024
- APEX Five Star Major Airline 2025, for the third year in a row
- APEX Best Entertainment in the South Pacific 2025, for the second year in a row
Source Fiji Airways