WestJet and Fiji Airways have launched a new codeshare agreement designed to improve connectivity between Canada and the South Pacific, including Fiji and New Zealand. The partnership allows travelers to book a single ticket across both carriers, with through check-in and baggage tagged to the final destination, according to information published by the airlines.
Under the agreement, Fiji Airways will place its FJ code on WestJet-operated domestic services to key Canadian cities including Calgary, Toronto, Edmonton, Winnipeg, and Halifax. In return, WestJet will add its WS code to Fiji Airways flights between Vancouver and Nadi, with onward connections to New Zealand destinations such as Auckland, Christchurch, and Wellington.
The arrangement facilitates sales and ticket issuance through the distribution channels of both airlines and enables WestJet loyalty program members to redeem miles on eligible itineraries involving Fiji Airways. The launch of the codeshare coincides with Fiji Airways increasing capacity on its Vancouver route by upgrading from Airbus A330 to Airbus A350 aircraft, enhancing seat availability between Canada and Fiji.
The new cooperation is aimed at streamlining travel between North America and the South Pacific by integrating the networks of both carriers and offering more one-stop options for passengers traveling between Canada, Fiji, and neighboring markets.