WestJet Announces the Launch of a new Codeshare Partnership with Fiji Airways
- Joe Breitfeller
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WestJet has today announced the signing of a new codeshare partnership with Fiji Airways, further expanding connectivity between Canada and the South Pacific.
On Tuesday (May 12, 2026), WestJet announced the launch of a new codeshare partnership with Fiji Airways. Under the agreement, guests will be able 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.
In Tuesday’s announcement, WestJet Group’s EVP and Chief Commercial Officer, John Weatherill, said,
“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. 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.”
Also commenting on the launch of the new codeshare partnership, Fiji Airways’ Managing Director and CEO, Paul Scurrah, said,
“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.”
Under the agreement, Fiji Airways will place their ‘FJ’ code on WestJet’s expansive domestic network including Calgary, Toronto, Edmonton, Winnipeg, and Halifax, providing convenient connections from key Canadian cities to Fiji Airways international services via their North American gateways. Likewise, WestJet will place their ‘WS’ code on Fiji’s Vancouver to Nadi flights and through to destinations across New Zealand including Auckland, Christchurch, and Wellington. Starting June 18, 2026, Fiji Airways will operate three weekly year-round flights between Nadi and Vancouver on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Fiji Airways will also deploy an Airbus A350 on all Vancouver services from September 8, 2026.
Founded in 1951, Fiji Airways Group includes Fiji Airways, Fiji’s international airline, and their wholly-owned domestic and regional subsidiary, Fiji Link. From their hubs in Nadi and Suva (Nausori) International Airports, Fiji Airways and Fiji Link serve 37 destinations across 14 countries with connectivity to 900+ destinations worldwide through full membership of the oneworld alliance and adoption of the American Airlines AAdvantage® loyalty program. The Fiji Airways Group brings in 70 percent of all visitors who fly to Fiji, employs over 2,000 team members, and earned revenues of over FJD$1.8 billion (US $817 million) in 2024.
Celebrating 30 years of service in 2026, WestJet has cut airfares for Canadians in half and increased the flying population around Canada by over 50 percent. The airline launched in 1996 with three aircraft, 250 employees and five destinations, and has now grown to nearly 200 aircraft and 14,000 employees, offering service to over 100 destinations across North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia. The WestJet Group includes WestJet Airlines, Sunwing Vacations Group and WestJet Cargo.
Source: WestJet / CNW
