Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Nadi (NAN) Fiji, December 10th just in time for the winter holiday season. This first ever new direct service will operate three times per week, on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday to the gorgeous islands of Fiji with convenient connections to Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji Airways’ Pacific Islands network. Fiji Airways’ new route will connect travelers with an additional 247 destinations through one of the busiest travel hubs in the world.

Travelers can expect award-winning service and warm Fijian hospitality onboard Fiji Airways’ state-of-the-art modern Airbus A350, which is recognized as one of the leading commercial aircrafts. Fiji Airways has 301 economy class seats and recently won Best Economy Class in Australia and the Pacific at the SKYTRAX World Airline Awards 2024.

The carrier features 33 business-class lie-flat, all aisle access seats that will delight discerning travelers. Fiji Airways’ Premier Business Class includes dedicated check-in, increased baggage allowance and express airport lanes. Onboard guests enjoy luxurious leather Collins Aerospace Super Diamond, fully lie-flat seats with mattress toppers and plush duvets for an extra layer of comfort and amenity kits with coveted deluxe Pure Fiji Toiletries. Additionally, guests are provided 17- inch personal entertainment screens, generous storage space and dining with a 3-course meal, with fine wines, cocktails and liqueurs. The carrier invites Business Class guests to use Fiji Airways Premier Lounge in Nadi and to an affiliate lounge in Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

After traveling on this first ever flight from Dallas to Fiji, I can attest to Fiji Airways’ impressive service in Business Class. The seats were indeed spacious and extremely comfortable and very easy to adjust. The entertainment viewing screen was large with excellent sound quality. My dinner of grilled prawns with pineapple salsa and spiced coconut, Signature Fijian Chicken, cassava croquettes, broccolini, grilled pepper with the signature desert of pineapple and mango sorbet, diced mango, Chantilly cream and mint – was impressive. It was easy to drift off to dreamland with the generous lie flat seat and comfy covers. Not to mention the fine Pinot Noir New Zealand wine.

And the entire Fijian crew was so nice, helpful, friendly, smiling and sweet – it was such a pleasure to be on board. We were welcomed to “The Land of Happiness” by Mr. Filipo Tarakinikini, Ambassador /Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Permanent Resident To Fiji and Mr. Ilisoni C. Vuidreketi, Embassador of Fiji who both cut the cake celebrating the inaugural Dallas to Fiji Flight. Mr. Tarakinikini spoke about Fiji Airline’s plans for expansion and the anticipation that this new direct service would increase travelers to Fiji and beyond. He also mentioned that Fiji Tourism will be opening an office in New York City.

Dallas Fort Worth marks Fiji Airways’ 24th international nonstop route and will be the fifth North American destination serviced by the airline, along with Los Angeles, San Francisco, Honolulu and Vancouver. The carrier has been honored as the Best Airline in Australia and the Pacific for the second consecutive year and has received an award for the Best Airline Staff in Australia and the Pacific for the fourth consecutive year at the Skytrax 2024 World Airline Awards.

Other exciting news includes Fiji Airways joining Oneworld Alliance as its 15th full member airline in 2025, making Fiji and the South Pacific more accessible than ever. The carrier will also adopt the award-winning American Airlines AAdvantage® Travel Rewards program as their own in the coming year, offering members a host of benefits. Key among these, American Airlines AAdvantage® and Alaska Airlines Mileage PlanTM members can now earn and redeem frequent flyer miles when traveling on Fiji Airways, further enhancing their travel experience. www.fijiairways.com.