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Fiji Airways and oneworld® announced today that Fiji’s national carrier will be the alliance’s 15th full-member airline (Fiji Airways is currently a oneworld® connect partner airline with more restricted participation in the alliance). This comes right on the heels of Oman Air solidifying that it will be the 14th oneworld® carrier in late 2024.
The announcement was made during IATA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) in Dubai. Fiji Airways has been a oneworld® connect airlines for the past five years. Over this period, the airline has developed cooperative links with all oneworld® member airlines, which will make a full integration more seamless. Fiji Airways’ transition will be completed within the next 12 months.
Fiji Airways is based in Nadi International Airport (NAN). It serves 26 destinations in 15 countries and territories including oneworld® hubs in Sydney, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, and Tokyo. The carrier has been getting creative with ways to appeal to premium customers and last week, I wrote about how it was beginning to offer a premium, multi-course meal service in its lounge.
Andre Viljoen, the Managing Director and CEO of Fiji Airways, said:
I am extremely proud to announce our full membership in the award-winning oneworld® alliance, marking a significant step in our commitment to providing unparalleled service and connectivity. This milestone will have far-reaching benefits for Fijians, including enhanced domestic services via Fiji Link and increased global connectivity, drawing more international tourists to our islands. This is a proud moment for Fiji, as it promises to further boost our tourism sector and support local businesses, contributing to the overall prosperity of our nation.”
Nat Pieper, oneworld® CEO, added:
It’s a very warm bula, or hello, to Fiji Airways as we welcome them as our 15th full-member airline in the oneworld® alliance. Fiji Airways is already part of the oneworld® family, as we have had a highly successful relationship since the airline joined as a oneworld® connect partner five years ago. With its tremendous growth, award-winning product and services, and acceleration of connections with all oneworld® member airlines, Fiji Airways will strengthen our position as the premier airline alliance for international global travelers.”
Anthony’s Take: oneworld® is continuing to grow. It’s the only of the three alliances with additions in recent months (other than the shift of SAS to SkyTeam from Star Alliance).
(Image Credits: Fiji Airways.)
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