Fiji Airways Business Class to Fiji for 2!
With Fiji set to open up to travel in December, I thought I'd dig into some award space. While there isn't widespread availability like we see on some routes, there is a decent chunk that's worth your attention.
While I'm going to talk about how to book Fiji Airways to Fiji itself, I'll note that it is possible to connect to Australia on some dates or Hong Kong with programs such as Asia Miles - you could even a stopover on a round-trip award.
I don't know about you, but this seems like a great romantic vacation.
Now, let's get into the award space!
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Fiji Airways A350 Business Class Cabin - Image courtesy of Fiji Airways
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Straight To The Points:
Routes: LAX-NAN
Operating airline: Fiji Airways Airlines
Class of service: Business class
Dates: May 2022 - September 2022
Seats available: 2
Cabin layout: 1-2-1
Book with (per person, one-way):
- *Alaska Mileage Plan: 55,000 miles
- *American AAdvantage: 80,000 miles
- British Airways Executive Club: 92,750 Avios
- Cathay Asia Miles: 75,000 miles
- Qantas Frequent Flyer: 82,000 miles
* No surcharges
Taxes/fees (per person):
- One-way: $5.60
- Round-trip: ~$87
The total taxes/fees on some partners will be slightly more - ~$25 one-way,
~$125 round-trip. Alaska tacks on a $12.50 partner booking fee per direction.
Bank transfer partners:
- *Alaska Mileage Plan: Marriott
- *American AAdvantage: Bilt, Marriott
- *British Airways Executive Club: Amex, Chase, Marriott
- *Cathay Asia Miles: Amex, Brex, Capital One, Chase, Marriott
- *Qantas Frequent Flyer: Amex, Brex, Capital One, Citi, Marriott
Drop me an email if you book!
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DISCLAIMER: Please be aware that the COVID-19 situation and the resulting travel restrictions could prevent you from traveling. Additionally, please make sure you understand the cancellation, redeposit, and change fees required before booking with a particular program.
Flight Experience
Fiji Airways significantly upgraded its business class experience when it started launched flight on the A350 with a 1-2-1 reverse herringbone cabin layout.
The crew also gets high marks for being friendly and attentive. While I haven't flown this myself (yet), the reviews I've seem to think the food is good while not spectacular. Still, considering how hard it is to get to Fiji, I wouldn't hesitate to book this one.
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Available Dates
The following dates have award space for 2 people.
LAX-NAN
May: 3, 8, 9, 14, 16-18
June: 1, 3, 5, 7
July: 6, 8-14, 16-19, 24, 29, 30
August: 1, 5, 12, 14
September: 11, 13-16
NAN-LAX
May: 3, 5, 8, 15, 18, 19, 31
June: 2, 3, 6, 11, 12, 15-22, 24, 25, 27-29
July: 2
August: 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 25, 28
September: 1, 14, 16
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Best Ways To Book
Alaska Mileage Plan is the big winner if you have 55,000 miles for a one-way. If you have Amex, Brex, Capital One, or Citi points, I'd look use 75,000 Asia Miles. If you have Bilt Rewards, 80,000 American miles is going to be your best bet.
If you have Amex points, check your accounts for a targeted 20% transfer bonus to Asia Miles. If you have the bonus offer, you'd only need 62,500 points to book one-way. Might be worth choosing that option if you earn Amex points at a faster rate than you earn Alaska miles.
If you'll need a domestic connection, you'll jump to different award charts with Asia Miles, BA, and Qantas. Alaska and AA will allow connections for no additional miles. Alaska requires connections to be operated by Alaska while AA will allow you to include connections on partners.
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How To Book
I think searching with American Airlines is the best option
Here's how I'd approach the search process:
- Go to AA's site
- Select Advanced / Multi-city search (just click this link)
- Select Redeem miles
- Select One way or Round trip
- Enter From & To cities
- Select departure date(s)
- Choose the number of passengers
- Select Class as Business/First
- Click Search
- If you're searching for a nonstop, select Calendar then sort by nonstop.
- Once you know which dates have Fiji Airways space, you can run a search from your home airport if you need a connection
If you're not booking with American miles, you can run a search with the program you're using once you find a date you want to book. If you're booking with BA Avios, you'll need to call (800-325-4504) to book.
Bottom Line
With the world starting to open up, this would certainly make for an amazing way to celebrate on a beach. With several ways to book with points, this one should be accessible to many. You just have to figure out when you can go!
Happy booking!
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