Fiji Airways has announced its intention to introduce nonstop direct flights between Fiji and Dallas later in 2024. The new services, which are subject to regulatory approval, are due to commence on December 10, 2024, and will be flown by the carrier’s fleet of Airbus A350s. The new services represent the first-ever nonstop flights between Fiji and Dallas.
The new nonstop 6,625 miles (10,600km) flights between Nadi International Airport (NAN) and Dallas Fort-Worth Airport (DFW) will operate three times per week in each direction departing on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and will take approximately 13 hours to complete the journey.
“Introducing a direct service between Fiji and Dallas is a really exciting milestone for Fiji Airways, as we continue to increase Fiji’s connectivity with the United States and beyond offering our guests more travel options,” said Fiji Airways’ Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Andre Viljoen.
“The new Fiji-Dallas service is set to bring more than 1,000 passengers a week into Fiji alone, helping to bolster the nation’s tourism industry. The overnight flight will also offer our customers increased connections to North America from the South Pacific and beyond,” Viljoen said.
The new services will be flown by Fiji Airways fleet of Airbus A350-900s of which the company currently operates four, according to ch-aviation. Each is configured to carry 334 passengers in a two-class configuration – 33 in business class, and 301 in economy. The business class cabin features fully lie-flat seats with each having aisle access.
“Fiji Airways’ new direct route to Dallas is an exciting development for Fiji and will help pave the way for expanded opportunities in tourism and trade between our two nations,” said Fijian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics, Biman Prasad. “Dallas has immense potential as a new source market for Fiji’s tourism industry, with DFW International Airport currently ranked the third-busiest airport in the world and the state of Texas home to some of the fastest-growing counties in the United States,” he added.
The launch of the new services to Dallas coincides with various other initiatives that have been announced by the airline recently. One of these announcements includes the airline’s plans to join American Airlines’ AAdvantage loyalty program in the next 12 months along with becoming the 15th full member of the Oneworld airline alliance in 2025, as previously reported by AeroTime.
Dallas will be Fiji Airways’ 24th international direct destination and will be the fifth North American port served by the airline, along with Los Angeles, San Francisco, Honolulu, and Vancouver.
