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)
Dec 14, 2017, 4:36 pm
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Dec 14, 2017, 6:00 pm
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Dec 14, 2017, 7:38 pm
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Please read the Wikipost regarding FJ awards to NAN etc. These awards can’t be seen on aa.com, and often enough AA personnel can’t see them. Mindpearl (AA contractor in Suva, Fiji operating as AA Australia and New Zealand) can See and book - or put the award on hold somit can be completed with Flights to LAX or SFO (or HNL if you reside in the Islands).
Jan 24, 2018, 8:34 pm
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I've had no issue booking FJ awards using AS miles, and did so this past October for two seat in J LAX-NAN-SYD. I'm looking to book a similar trip in December (with AA miles this time), but it seems that availability (both for Y and J) just dries up past Dec 9th. Has anyone had this issue - perhaps they block all awards for the Christmas/holiday season?
Jan 24, 2018, 11:48 pm
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I've had no issue booking FJ awards using AS miles, and did so this past October for two seat in J LAX-NAN-SYD. I'm looking to book a similar trip in December (with AA miles this time), but it seems that availability (both for Y and J) just dries up past Dec 9th. Has anyone had this issue - perhaps they block all awards for the Christmas/holiday season?
May 27, 2018, 8:30 am
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Trying to see classic award avail on qantas site
hi. I only have 26k on qantas account, but think bc of my low miles, can't see rewards for following. Trying to see one way classic reward avail for 6 Jan 2019 one way lax-Mel. Want to book through either aa miles or ba//avios. , if I can get Fiji flights economy or business. Can't get on qf through aa, even though aa site says avail, until you chose. Then says flights unavailable. Little lost.. any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks.
May 27, 2018, 9:41 am
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The routing must be sold as an unconstructed ticket by the prevailing carrier.
You must not exceed MPM (Maximum Permitted Miles).
May 27, 2018, 9:59 am
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hi. I only have 26k on qantas account, but think bc of my low miles, can't see rewards for following. Trying to see one way classic reward avail for 6 Jan 2019 one way lax-Mel. Want to book through either aa miles or ba//avios. , if I can get Fiji flights economy or business. Can't get on qf through aa, even though aa site says avail, until you chose. Then says flights unavailable.
May 27, 2018, 9:53 pm
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It long ago Fiji Airways (Air Pacific in those days) had more capacity, as they were using Boeing 747-400s leaded in from Singapore Airlines. Those routes are now operated by Airbus A300-200s (and one -300). In my opinion, reduced capacity has hurt Award availability.
Jun 3, 2018, 11:42 am
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Big news 
http://markets.businessinsider.com/n...nce-1026319195
Nice boost for us AA elites. Wonder how this will ultimately impact lounge access when flying FJ.
http://markets.businessinsider.com/n...nce-1026319195
Nice boost for us AA elites. Wonder how this will ultimately impact lounge access when flying FJ.
Jun 3, 2018, 3:11 pm
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Big news
Introducing oneworld connect - a new way for airlines to link to the world's premier alliance | Markets Insider
Nice boost for us AA elites. Wonder how this will ultimately impact lounge access when flying FJ.
Introducing oneworld connect - a new way for airlines to link to the world's premier alliance | Markets Insider
Nice boost for us AA elites. Wonder how this will ultimately impact lounge access when flying FJ.
BA forum Fiji Airways - new BAEC partner incl. earn/burn and status benefits (start date TBC)
Jun 3, 2018, 11:27 pm
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Big news
Introducing oneworld connect - a new way for airlines to link to the world's premier alliance | Markets Insider
Nice boost for us AA elites. Wonder how this will ultimately impact lounge access when flying FJ.
Introducing oneworld connect - a new way for airlines to link to the world's premier alliance | Markets Insider
Nice boost for us AA elites. Wonder how this will ultimately impact lounge access when flying FJ.
Jun 4, 2018, 8:12 pm
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Jun 21, 2018, 7:24 pm
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US AAdvantage department seeing FJ Space Again
Just booked my first trip to Fiji. Burning AS miles out, AA miles back. Thought I would add that I called the regular US based AAdvantage department to book, and they had no trouble seeing the FJ award space (which I initially found on using AS site). So it looks like that issue with having to call AA's Australian line for them to see the award space may be over.
Unfortunately no J space was to be found. Doing the SFO gateway and still no J. Going to paradise on miles, so can't complain. Still, at 6'6'' I hope I can score an exit row.
Unfortunately no J space was to be found. Doing the SFO gateway and still no J. Going to paradise on miles, so can't complain. Still, at 6'6'' I hope I can score an exit row.