Jan 12, 2015, 11:14 pm
Last edit by: Prospero
NOTE: AA seems not to be able to see FJ award inventory. Try calling AA Australia (+61 2-9101-1948 ) then press 4 - or the New Zealand number (+64 09-308-4014) as an alternative - although the call center is actually in Suva, Fiji (I believe it's our old South African agency friend Mindpearl) - as they can see the inventory reliably, and you can book. Or, put the FJ segments on hold so you can flesh out the award afterward and/or pay the fees in USD through the US call center.
Fiji Airways is still an AA partner (as well as a codeshare partner of AS, CX, EY, IE, NZ and QF). The partnership has not changed - one earns redeemable (Award) AA miles flying as FJ, AA EQ miles can be earned if flown as AA or QF codeshares (often more expensive); no EQ miles if flown as AS or CX codeshares (as FJ is not a oneworld member).
Resource links:
Link to aa.com page on earning / spending miles on Fiji Airways (may still be referred to as "Air Pacific" on some parts of aa.com)
Link to Fiji Airways new website
Link to Fiji Airways route map
Link to Fiji Airways fleet information
Fiji Airways is still an AA partner (as well as a codeshare partner of AS, CX, EY, IE, NZ and QF). The partnership has not changed - one earns redeemable (Award) AA miles flying as FJ, AA EQ miles can be earned if flown as AA or QF codeshares (often more expensive); no EQ miles if flown as AS or CX codeshares (as FJ is not a oneworld member).
Resource links:
Link to aa.com page on earning / spending miles on Fiji Airways (may still be referred to as "Air Pacific" on some parts of aa.com)
Link to Fiji Airways new website
Link to Fiji Airways route map
Link to Fiji Airways fleet information
FJ / Fiji Airways (ex-Air Pacific) and AA, miles, awards, etc. (consolidated)
Feb 7, 2017, 6:11 pm
#151
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Considering the deal posted on FT yesterday, but have no experience with Fiji Airways or Air Pacific. Anyone done this flight and have any feedback? Will fare class R still qualify for at least EQMs for AA? Apologize in advance if these are obvious questions, just trying to avoid a large and expensive mistake before buying 4 tickets. Thanks!
You only earn AAward miles, not EQM
And since R class is not listed, looks like you not even earn AAwards miles
Feb 7, 2017, 6:43 pm
#152
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Considering the deal posted on FT yesterday, but have no experience with Fiji Airways or Air Pacific. Anyone done this flight and have any feedback? Will fare class R still qualify for at least EQMs for AA? Apologize in advance if these are obvious questions, just trying to avoid a large and expensive mistake before buying 4 tickets. Thanks!
Apr 5, 2017, 5:42 pm
#153
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Award availability trends US to Fiji?
Anyone have any info on general award availability trends from US to NAN? I'm looking for something along the lines of "they generally release X awards in J/Y 331 days out" or "They tend to release more seats as they get closer to departure," and/or "typically once the initially allotted award seats are taken, they don't release more," etc. I can't find any recent discussion on this matter. Looking to burn AS or AA miles, ideally in J, but will settle for Y. Looking at September 2018.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Apr 6, 2017, 5:09 am
#154
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Last month I booked two rt business class LAX-NAN on FIji Air for Memorial Day weekend. Using the Quantas award search engine worked like a charm...there were seats basically every day, both in economy and up front. Just make a Quantas account, use their engine to find your dates, and call in to book.
Apr 6, 2017, 8:24 am
#156
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Last month I booked two rt business class LAX-NAN on FIji Air for Memorial Day weekend. Using the Quantas award search engine worked like a charm...there were seats basically every day, both in economy and up front. Just make a Quantas account, use their engine to find your dates, and call in to book.
Apr 20, 2017, 11:05 pm
#158
Join Date: Apr 2017
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Anyone have any info on general award availability trends from US to NAN? I'm looking for something along the lines of "they generally release X awards in J/Y 331 days out" or "They tend to release more seats as they get closer to departure," and/or "typically once the initially allotted award seats are taken, they don't release more," etc. I can't find any recent discussion on this matter. Looking to burn AS or AA miles, ideally in J, but will settle for Y. Looking at September 2018.
Thanks.
Thanks.
I haven't had luck with any J for the LAX-NAN route...just F to LAX (I am looking from SEA), and Y out to NAN. Gah!
Anyone else had luck securing J? I am calling AS tomorrow before booking Y tickets.
Apr 21, 2017, 4:27 am
#159
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Iirc there's a SFO-NAN routing either newly up or soon, not daily but several times a week. Given the novelty of this route, perhaps availability would be easier?
Links to FJ route map and flight search are in the Wikipost at the top of the page. And if you book the award in Coach but Business becomes available in the future, it's easy to change the award to the higher class of service.
Links to FJ route map and flight search are in the Wikipost at the top of the page. And if you book the award in Coach but Business becomes available in the future, it's easy to change the award to the higher class of service.
Last edited by JDiver; Apr 21, 2017 at 4:36 am
May 12, 2017, 8:26 am
#160
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Thanks, JDiver. I've been searching the AS site and that SFO-NAN flight never seems to pop up in the saver options (unsure if it's returning in the higher-priced tiers).
Thanks, kimc0486, I've had the exact same issue with searching for J. The AS site will return J availability, but it will only be for a flight or flights connecting to the international gateway, LAX. I haven't been able to run across a single J award on the LAX-NAN flight. Looks like it'll likely end up being Y for me. Please advise how your phone call with AS went.
Thanks, kimc0486, I've had the exact same issue with searching for J. The AS site will return J availability, but it will only be for a flight or flights connecting to the international gateway, LAX. I haven't been able to run across a single J award on the LAX-NAN flight. Looks like it'll likely end up being Y for me. Please advise how your phone call with AS went.
Aug 9, 2017, 9:55 pm
#161
Join Date: Mar 2012
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AA to Fiji Airways luggage question (to merge)
Apologies in advance: I am sure this question has been asked 1MM times in most forums on FT; however, I cannot find a relevant thread.
I am flying 1st class from SEA to LAX on AA. I am connecting to Fiji Airways business class to NAN (Nadi Fiji) and will have surf gear with me. What is my free baggage allowance in regard to weight? I don't have any boards so nothing is oversized, I just am wondering about the actually #'s permitted since AA domestic allowance is different than Fiji Airways Lax-Nan allowance. FWIW, this is an AA coded ticket and I have zero status with them.
Thanks and apologies for the oft repeated question. I usually fly just one airline, or at least fly the first leg in the least restrictive airline.
I am flying 1st class from SEA to LAX on AA. I am connecting to Fiji Airways business class to NAN (Nadi Fiji) and will have surf gear with me. What is my free baggage allowance in regard to weight? I don't have any boards so nothing is oversized, I just am wondering about the actually #'s permitted since AA domestic allowance is different than Fiji Airways Lax-Nan allowance. FWIW, this is an AA coded ticket and I have zero status with them.
Thanks and apologies for the oft repeated question. I usually fly just one airline, or at least fly the first leg in the least restrictive airline.
Aug 9, 2017, 10:12 pm
#162
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Apologies in advance: I am sure this question has been asked 1MM times in most forums on FT; however, I cannot find a relevant thread.
I am flying 1st class from SEA to LAX on AA. I am connecting to Fiji Airways business class to NAN (Nadi Fiji) and will have surf gear with me. What is my free baggage allowance in regard to weight? I don't have any boards so nothing is oversized, I just am wondering about the actually #'s permitted since AA domestic allowance is different than Fiji Airways Lax-Nan allowance. FWIW, this is an AA coded ticket and I have zero status with them.
Thanks and apologies for the oft repeated question. I usually fly just one airline, or at least fly the first leg in the least restrictive airline.
I am flying 1st class from SEA to LAX on AA. I am connecting to Fiji Airways business class to NAN (Nadi Fiji) and will have surf gear with me. What is my free baggage allowance in regard to weight? I don't have any boards so nothing is oversized, I just am wondering about the actually #'s permitted since AA domestic allowance is different than Fiji Airways Lax-Nan allowance. FWIW, this is an AA coded ticket and I have zero status with them.
Thanks and apologies for the oft repeated question. I usually fly just one airline, or at least fly the first leg in the least restrictive airline.
FJ Business Class USA to Nadi (pronounce NAN-dee) is 3 pieces at 30 kg / 66 lb each. See https://www.fijiairways.com/flight-i...ge-allowances/.
But, "On through-checked baggage, USDOT regulations require the marketing carrier of the initial segment baggage rules apply to USA originating (or ending, iirc) flights. E.g. flying QF as an AA codeshare, or QF connecting from AA marketed by AA, AA rules would apply. These take precedent of IATA rules if travel begins (or ends) in the USA." (See Wikipost of thread linked to below.)
Confirmed AA Business Class customers are allowed two checked bags of 32 kg / 70 lb each.
See FAQ: Baggage / Luggage Rules, Allowance on AA & Other Airlines (consolidated) for AA and other airlines (where we will ultimately merge this).
Last edited by JDiver; Aug 10, 2017 at 8:34 am Reason: Correct AA international business limits
Aug 9, 2017, 10:18 pm
#163
Join Date: Mar 2012
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Single PNR which is why I am a bit confused which applies.
I looked up Fiji Airways luggage and thought, "I am set"....until I realized my first flight was on AA with AA coded ticket. I think I was burning Chase UR's and got a good deal or something because I never use AA. Then again I never fly Fiji Airways!
PS: Thanks for the heads up on the WIKI. I will see if it clears up my questions.
I looked up Fiji Airways luggage and thought, "I am set"....until I realized my first flight was on AA with AA coded ticket. I think I was burning Chase UR's and got a good deal or something because I never use AA. Then again I never fly Fiji Airways!
PS: Thanks for the heads up on the WIKI. I will see if it clears up my questions.
Aug 9, 2017, 10:21 pm
#164
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Apologies in advance: I am sure this question has been asked 1MM times in most forums on FT; however, I cannot find a relevant thread.
I am flying 1st class from SEA to LAX on AA. I am connecting to Fiji Airways business class to NAN (Nadi Fiji) and will have surf gear with me. What is my free baggage allowance in regard to weight? I don't have any boards so nothing is oversized, I just am wondering about the actually #'s permitted since AA domestic allowance is different than Fiji Airways Lax-Nan allowance. FWIW, this is an AA coded ticket and I have zero status with them.
Thanks and apologies for the oft repeated question. I usually fly just one airline, or at least fly the first leg in the least restrictive airline.
I am flying 1st class from SEA to LAX on AA. I am connecting to Fiji Airways business class to NAN (Nadi Fiji) and will have surf gear with me. What is my free baggage allowance in regard to weight? I don't have any boards so nothing is oversized, I just am wondering about the actually #'s permitted since AA domestic allowance is different than Fiji Airways Lax-Nan allowance. FWIW, this is an AA coded ticket and I have zero status with them.
Thanks and apologies for the oft repeated question. I usually fly just one airline, or at least fly the first leg in the least restrictive airline.
See wiki (Which carrier's rules apply?): http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...solidated.html
See also: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g...ine.Trips.html
Aug 9, 2017, 10:47 pm
#165
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 75
American (The "first marketing carrier") seems a bit stingy on the luggage in highest class offered. I rarely carry more than a carry-on unless I have a kite/surf adventure planned, but if I wasn't going to Fiji I would avoid these guys.
Edit: I reviewed their baggage policy and it looks like trans-pacific is two #70 bags in business or first? I really do appreciate your patience on this and hopefully someone else can read this and avoid the drama:-)!
Last edited by JDiver; Aug 10, 2017 at 8:34 am Reason: add weight policy / (Mod: close quote)