Originally Posted by
ctmike
I'm on this flight in a few weeks and curious about a few points based on your experience:
1. How strict they were on carryon bags? The website shows max of 15 pounds. We're originating in BDL with AA approved carryon size, albeit probably around 30 lbs..
2. If you connected from an AA flight, was AA able to check you in for FJ?
3. How was the load in J and Y. Now at 5 weeks out, only 1/4 of J seats taken.
4. How early did boarding start? We have an 8 hour layover and booked a day rate at the Hyatt, so curious how far in advance to get back airside,
5. How was customs in Nadi. I see LAX, SFO, YVR arrive around the same time.
Any other observations on the flights is appreciated.
Thanks!!
happy to help.
My carry on was also 30 lbs. at check in they weighed it and put a sticker on saying “approved carry on”. I think it means 15kg limit.
you don’t see many people with both a carry on and a backpack. Made me feel iffy but I got through ok. Unknown if that would’ve been the case if I was not in business class. I would try to minimize the bulkiness of my backpack.
load was 3/4ths full in business. My understanding is economy passengers get an email weeks out with bids for business.
I also did a day rate at the Hyatt! So I left Hyatt around 7PM then went to terminal (which go before 7, because they shut down the TSA precheck lines at 7-7:30pm meaning security is a hassle!). Chilled at American flagship lounge (not that great) then went to plane around 9:30 and I was the next to last on board. They boarded early. We took off 20 min early. I would say be at gate at 9pm. Could just be a one off because I noticed all other DFW Fiji Airways departures prior to mine were late.
Nadi customs was super duper chill. No stress at all. We were first to arrive along with LAX at 5:30am so maybe it varies. Only thing is make sure to have a ziplock bag for your liquids if you go out and back into security, they’re a little behind the times.
I went direct from DFW to NAN on my flight, I did not connect via American. I did attempt to check in early via an American desk and they couldn’t do it, which is weird because American can check in British and vice versa. Unsure if that is going to affect you in any way though.
can’t think of anything else other than feeling a little uneasy but ultimately fine about the carry on situation. Have a great trip!
Menu from early Jan Fiji