WestJet & Fiji Airways announce codeshare partnership

Fiji Airways and WestJet have announced a new codeshare partnership, enhancing connectivity between Canada and the South Pacific.

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 Calgary, 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 guests to access to Fiji Airways South Pacific network.

This collaboration is supported by Fiji Airways' expanded Vancouver operations, reinforcing the route's importance within its international network. 

From June 18, 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.

"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," said Paul Scurrah, managing director and CEO of Fiji Airways, in a release. 

"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," added 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."

Guests will also 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 per cent year-on-year," WestJet noted. 

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. 

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