oneworld® has today welcomed Fiji Airways as their 15th full member. The carrier has been a oneworld connect partner for the last five years, paving the way through the development cooperative links with partner airlines for seamless integration as a full oneworld member.
On Monday (June 3, 2024), oneworld announced that Fiji Airways, the flag carrier of Fiji and the South Pacific, has officially become the global airline alliance’s 15th full member. Over the last five years, Fiji Airways has developed cooperative links with member airlines as a oneworld connect partner, paving their way to integration as a full-fledged oneworld member. The carrier’s integration with the alliance will begin immediately, and is expected to be completed within 12 months.
In Monday’s announcement, oneworld’s CEO, Nat Pieper, said,
“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 travellers.”
Also commenting on their integration as a full oneworld member, Fiji Airways’ Managing Director and CEO, Andre Viljoen, 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. As a full member airline, we are excited to enhance the travel experience for oneworld alliance frequent flyers, offering greater accessibility to Fiji and the South Pacific, and ensuring seamless connections and memorable journeys for Fiji Airways customers across the alliance network.”
Commencing operations on September 1st, 1951, Fiji Airways serves 26 destinations across 15 countries and territories from their hub at Nadi International Airport, including oneworld hubs in Sydney, Hong Kong, Los Angeles and Tokyo. The carrier currently operates a fleet of 21 aircraft, including state-of-the-art Airbus A350s, Airbus A330s and Boeing 737s. Recently, Fiji Airways announced record annual profit and revenue for FY2023, carrying 2.2 million passengers during the period.
Fiji Airways’ wholly-owned subsidiary, Fiji Link, will become a oneworld affiliate, expanding the alliance’s network with domestic service in Fiji to Suva, Nadi, Labasa, Taveuni and Kadavu, as well as to the Pacific Island nations of Tonga, Samoa, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. As a full oneworld member, Fiji Airways will now provide a suite of benefits to the alliance’s Emerald, Sapphire and Ruby members, including earning and redeeming miles, earning status points, priority check-in and boarding and lounge access. Fiji Airways’ top tier customers will also enjoy access to all oneworld priority benefits, including a network of nearly 700 Business and First Class lounges globally, along with newly opened oneworld branded lounges at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Seoul Incheon.
Since 1999, oneworld has grown to 15 members, including Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific Airways, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian, SriLankan Airlines, Fiji Airways and Oman Air (pending). In 2024, oneworld is celebrating their milestone 25th anniversary.
Source: oneworld
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