WestJet has signed a new codeshare deal with Fiji Airways, a move that will make it easier for travellers to head to the South Pacific. The agreement will allow guests to travel across both airlines’ networks under a single booking.
WestJet will put its WS code on Fiji’s Vancouver to Nadi flights and through to destinations across New Zealand, while Fiji Airways will place its FJ code on WestJet domestic network flights.
WestJet travellers who buy a WestJet-coded trip will also have the ability to earn and redeem WestJet points.
Fiji Airways plans to operate three weekly flights between Nadi and Vancouver on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays year-round starting on June 18.
Fiji Airways managing director and CEO Paul Scurrah says Canada represents a growing and high-value market for Fiji and the wider Pacific.
Meanwhile, demand in the Canadian market for access to Pacific destinations continues to grow, with passenger traffic between Canada and Fiji increasing by 19% 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.
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