Fiji flag carrier Fiji Airways is breaking company records while expanding its horizons this week with new flights to Dallas, Texas. Both the airline and Dallas-Fort Worth expect favorable outcomes to come from the new route.
Customers also can get in on an introductory fare for booking on this route until 17 December. The airline also shares details on the brand-new aircraft the route is using.
From the Soft Coral Capital to the Heart of Texas
Fiji Airways has kicked off its longest nonstop route yet connecting Nadi, Fiji to Dallas, Texas. The airline notes in its latest press release that the route is already operating every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
The inaugural flight departed Nadi International Airport on 10 December at around 200 Central Standard Time. Touching down at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport over 13 hours later, the first passengers were greeted with a ‘water cannon salute’.
Fiji Airways is using new Airbus A350-900 XWB aircraft for this route. This aircraft comes with 334 seats, including 33 flatbed business class seats.
The Dallas route marks the fourth concurrent route the airline manages in America. The other four involve Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Honolulu.
Fiji Airways CEO and Managing Director Andre Viljoen discussed the new route during the latest press release:
“This new route significantly strengthens Fiji Airways’ connectivity across North America, making it easier than ever for U.S. travelers 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.”
Viljoen also considered Dallas’ airport to be a ‘key strategic hub’ that connects travelers to over 250 additional destinations worldwide, which opens up additional ‘travel and business opportunities’.
Dallas-Fort Worth Airport Chief Executive Officer Sean Donohue also shared remarks regarding the new connection to Fiji:
“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.”
Fiji Airways is also promoting an ‘introductory fare’ for the new route until 17 December. Though the press release is promoting fares at $1,999 per passenger, Fiji has reportedly marked round trip fares down to $859 as of this writing.
Fiji Airways in 2025
Fiji Airways is already preparing for more exciting additions for next year. This March, the airline will be the latest to join the Oneworld Alliance. This alliance allows flexibility for travelers to fly with Fiji and other participating airlines and earn points with the American Airlines AAdvantage loyalty program.
On 10 April, 2025, Fiji Airways will start its 27th international route connecting Fiji to Cairns, Australia. The airline currently connects travelers to and from several Australian cities such as Sydney and Brisbane.
