The agreement will allow guests to travel seamlessly across both airlines’ networks under a single booking with improved access to destinations across Canada, Fiji, and beyond. The partnership also supports Fiji Airways’ growing North American presence, alongside expanded services to Vancouver, further strengthening links between Canada, Fiji and the wider Pacific.
Through the agreement, Fiji Airways will place its “FJ” code on WestJet’s expansive domestic network including Toronto, Edmonton, Winnipeg, and Halifax, providing convenient connections from key Canadian cities to Fiji Airways international services via its North American gateways. In turn, WestJet will place its “WS” code on Fiji’s Vancouver to Nadi flights and through to destinations across New Zealand including Auckland, Christchurch, and Wellington allowing WestJet guest’s access to Fiji Airways South Pacific network.
This collaboration is further supported by Fiji Airways’ expanded Vancouver operations, reinforcing the route’s importance within its international network. From 18 June, the airline will operate three weekly services year-round between Nadi and Vancouver on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The route will also see the introduction of the Airbus A350 on all Vancouver services from 8 September, increasing capacity and enhancing the onboard experience.
Paul Scurrah, Managing Director and CEO of Fiji Airways, said the partnership marks an important step in strengthening Fiji’s global connectivity. “Canada represents a growing and high-value market for Fiji and the wider Pacific. This partnership with WestJet makes it easier than ever for Canadian travellers to experience the warmth, culture and natural beauty of Fiji, while also supporting increased visitor flows into our region.”
The connections between Canada and Fiji have been evident over some time as Canadians continue to choose the South Pacific for their holidays and commercial ties between the two countries grows. This is evident by the celebrated opening of the Canadian High Commission in the heart Fiji’s capital city, Suva, in January of this year with a focus on building economic partnerships and with the shared mission of climate resiliency.
Jennifer Lalonde, High Commissioner of Canada to Fiji, said: “This new partnership between Fiji Airways and WestJet is a welcome development in strengthening the longstanding ties between Canada and Fiji. Improved connectivity will make it easier for Canadians to experience the South Pacific; while supporting tourism, trade and people-to-people links that are so important to our relationship.”
“By deepening ties between WestJet’s North American network and Fiji Airways’ world-class service to the South Pacific, we are making it easier for our shared guests to reach the destinations that matter most to them,” said John Weatherill, WestJet Group Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer. “Whether they want to immerse themselves in a new culture, connect with loved ones or explore a path less travelled, together we are creating smoother journeys and more travel memories.”
In addition to seamless booking on Fijiairways.com and WestJet.com, guests will continue to enjoy the benefits of a single check-in experience, through checked baggage to their destination and for guests who purchase a WestJet coded journey, they will now have the ability to earn and redeem WestJet points on their entire itinerary.
Demand in the Canadian market for access to Pacific destinations continues to grow, with passenger traffic between Canada and Fiji increasing by 19 percent year-on-year. A significant portion of passengers travelling on the route connect from Vancouver to Fiji Airways broader network including Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. The partnership with WestJet is expected to further strengthen access to the Canadian market by expanding distribution and improving connectivity for WestJet’s strong Canadian network.
Fiji Airways’ North American network is supported by its membership of the oneworld alliance, offering access to more than 900 global destinations.
Travel under this codeshare is now available for booking via fijiairways.com and westjet.com.
Source: Fiji Airways