oneworld Welcomes Fiji Airways As A Full Member To Airline Alliance

Fiji Airways is set to elevate its status in the oneworld alliance, transitioning from a oneworld connect partner to a full member. The announcement was made at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) AGM in Dubai, where oneworld CEO Nat Pieper confirmed Fiji Airway’s upcoming entry as the 15th full member airline.

Since joining as a oneworld connect partner five years ago, Fiji Airways has streadily integrated itself within the alliance, establishing cooperative relationships with all oneworkd member airlines. This move to full membership will enable Fiji Airways to unlock additional benefits for its Business Class passengers and frequent flyers, leveraging the extensive network and services offered by oneworld.

Benefits of Fiji Airways Becoming A Full Member

As a full member, Fiji Airways passengers will enjoy enhanced benefits, including access to all oneworld lounges when travelling with Fiji Airways or any oneworld member airline. This includes the prestigious Qantas First Lounge for eligible passengers departing from Sydney (read our review here) or Melbourne.

Additionally, oneworld frequent flyers will gain access to comprehensive suite of benefits such as earning and redeeming miles, status credits, priority check-in, boarding privileges and lounge access.

Not only that, but Fiji Airways can now be beneficial with your next round the world trip with many flight routes ex. Australia. If you’re a Business Class traveller, it is important to note that Sydney and Melbourne are the only departure cities with fully Flat Beds.

Network Expansion and Service Enhancements

Fiji Airways, the flag carrier of Fiji and the south Paxcific, currently serves 26 destinations across 15 cpountries and territories, incuding major onrworld hubs like Sydney, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, and Tokyo. The airline’s wholly owned subsidiary, Fiji Link, will also become an affiliate airline of oneworld, expanding the alliance’s network to domestic destinations and regional routes within the Pacific Islands.

With access to many partnered oneworld airlines and Fiji Airways expanded network to many key stopover/layover cities – oneworld round the world airfares become increasingly more attractive.

Future Outlook

The transition to full membership is expected to commence immediately and be completed within the next 12 months, with Fiji Airways poised to contribute significantly to oneworld’s global connectivity and service offerings. This move comes as part of Fiji Airway’s broadr strategy to enhance its global presencr and improve passenger experiences through expanded services and connectivity.

The integration of Fiji Airways as a full member of the oneworld alliance marks a significant milestone for both the airline and the alliance itself. It promises to deliver enhanced travel benefits, expanded network access, and improved services for passengers travelling to and from Fiji and round the world. If you’re looking to book a oneworld round the world airfare; view our current deals here  or fly Business Class with Fiji Airways to North America

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