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Fiji Airways is discontinuing its longest route to the United States. It will end nonstop service between Nadi International Airport (NAN) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) on September 7th.
I first wrote about the route in August 2024 and it launched in December 2024. The flight spans approximately 6,625 miles and was the airline’s most ambitious expansion into the US market. It was introduced following Fiji Airways’ entry into the oneworld® alliance and its closer partnership with American Airlines (including alignment with the AAdvantage® loyalty program).
The airline cited high fuel costs and shifting demand patterns as the primary reasons for suspending the service. While officially described as a suspension, the route’s return appears unlikely. Fiji Airways stated that ending the Dallas flight will allow it to focus on markets with stronger and more sustainable demand. As part of this shift, the airline plans to upgrade select flights to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) with Airbus A350 aircraft and increase frequencies to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).
Service to the United States will continue through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) (with a combined total of 11 weekly flights). Passengers affected by the Dallas route cancellation will be rebooked onto these existing services.
The Dallas route was about 1,000 miles longer than Fiji Airways’ other US flights, which added significant operating costs. While the connection through Dallas offered access to a wider network of smaller US cities, demand appears to have been insufficient to sustain the longer, more expensive route.
Anthony’s Take: The decision reflects the challenges of maintaining ultra-long-haul routes, particularly in leisure markets like Fiji. As the conflict in Iran continues, it will be interesting to see what other airlines chop routes from their networks.
(Featured Image Credit: Fiji Airways.)
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