Fiji Airways expands US connectivity with four direct routes from Nadi

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Fiji Airways expands US connectivity with four direct routes from Nadi

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By Sky Industry News

Nov 25, 2024

Fiji Airways has expanded its operations in the United States, offering four direct routes from Nadi International Airport to major U.S. cities as of December 2024. The airline now connects Fiji with Los Angeles, San Francisco, Honolulu, and Dallas/Fort Worth.

"Fiji Airways, formerly Air Pacific, has a long history of connecting Fiji with the United States," reflecting on its initial venture into the U.S. market in 1983 with flights to Honolulu under "Project America." This marked their first transpacific service.

Following success in Honolulu, services extended to Los Angeles facilitated by acquiring widebody aircraft like Boeing 747s and McDonnell Douglas DC-10s. This enabled efficient long-haul operations. Over the years, Fiji Airways continued enhancing its fleet and services with modern aircraft such as Airbus A330 and A350.

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The United States remains a significant market for Fiji Airways due to substantial tourist traffic between the regions. In December 2024, a new direct service to Dallas/Fort Worth was introduced to tap into central U.S. markets.

According to Cirium data for December 2024, Fiji Airways operates four direct routes between Nadi International Airport (NAN) and major U.S. cities: Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Honolulu (HNL), and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). Each route's frequency, aircraft type, and capacity are highlighted:

1. **Nadi-Los Angeles**: With 31 flights providing 10,354 seats using Airbus A350-900s.

2. **Nadi-San Francisco**: Served by Airbus A350-900 and Airbus A330 series with 20 flights totaling 6,696 seats.

3. **Nadi-Honolulu**: Operated twice weekly using Boeing 737 MAX 8s offering 680 seats.

4. **Nadi-Dallas/Fort Worth**: Featuring ten flights using Airbus A350-900s delivering 3,340 seats.

Overall in December 2024, Fiji Airways is set to operate a total of 131 flights across these routes providing over forty thousand seats according to Cirium data.