Air Pacific
Fiji’s own airline started as an inter-island mail service over 50 years ago and has grown into the premier carrier among island based airlines.
Today Air Pacific has direct flights to Auckland, Christchurch, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Honolulu, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Narita (Japan) and the South Pacific islands of Vanuatu, Tonga, The Solomon Islands and Samoa. With a modern, young fleet of Boeing 747s, 767s and 737s crewed by native islanders, your vacation experience starts the moment you board the plane.
Requesting Seating and Meals
Special Meals
Air Pacific offers guests with special dietary requirements a selection of meal choices. Special meals can be booked during the online booking process or to find out more, please contact your travel agent or your nearest Air Pacific office.
Seating
You can now select your preferred seat on all Air Pacific international flights before check in.
Selecting your seat is free of charge and can be done on Air Pacific’s website or requesting a seat at the boarding gate. seat selection is based upon availability.
At the Airport
Air Pacific is committed to on-time departures. We recommend that you allow ample time for check-in. During certain times of the year (holidays and peak travel periods) we ask that you allow additional time.
International travel, please check-in 3 hours prior to your flight. Check-in for International flights closes 1 hour prior to departure. Requirements for international baggage can be viewed here.
Domestic travel (within Fiji), please arrive at least 90 minutes before your flight. Check-in for Domestic flights closes 30 minutes prior to departure. Requirements for domestic baggage can be viewed here.
Our aim is to get you to your destination on time. Failure to check-in prior to the flight closure time may result in you being denied boarding and forfeiting all monies paid.
Security and immigrations check points at certain airports require more time, so please continue through this stage and to the gate immediately following check-in.
Baggage Policies
International Cabin baggage
All destinations
|
Passenger type |
Class |
Piece Allowance |
Weight Allowance |
| Adults & Children | Business | 2 pieces Total dimensions* of the bags must not exceed 115cm (45in) | 7kg (15 lbs) per piece |
| Economy | 1 piece Total dimensions* of the bag must not exceed 115cm (45in) | 7kg (15 lbs) | |
| Infants (0-2 yrs) | All classes | N/A | Plus 3kgs(7lbs) for accompanying adults |
* Total dimensions are measured by adding together the height, width and depth of the bag.
International Checked Baggage
|
Passenger type |
Class |
Weight Allowance |
| Adults & Children | Business | 60kg (132 lbs) |
| Economy | 23kg (50 lbs) |
|
| Infants (0-2 yrs) | All classes | 10kg(22 lbs) + stroller |
*Total dimensions* of no 1 piece should exceed 158cm (62in).Total dimensions are measured by adding together the height, width and depth of the bag.
Be sure to label baggage inside and out, and with your name, address and contact number for your destination. Labels can be obtained from Air Pacific, your local travel agent or at check-in.
International Excess baggage
Excess baggage charges apply when a traveller’s checked-in baggage exceeds the free allowance either by weight or by the number of pieces permitted. Please contact your nearest Air Pacific office to find out the applicable excess baggage fees for your journey.
For more information visit Air Pacific Baggage
Special Assistance
Air Pacific provides special in-flight needs for passengers requiring special assistance as listed below. Air Pacific’s Medical Officer will need to be consulted prior to approval being granted for the carriage of sick and invalid passengers, including stretcher cases and expectant mothers.
It is therefore, very important that you let Air Pacific or your Travel Agent know of your condition when making reservations.
- Stretcher/Oxygen
- Bassinet
- Handicapped Passengers
- Expectant Mothers
- Elderly Passengers
- Unaccompanied minors (escorts)
- Special meal requests
- Wheelchair Passengers
- Heart Defibrillators
Contact your nearest Air Pacific Sales Office to find out about special conditions or requirements that need to be met to use these services.
Frequent Flyer Program
Air Pacific is a partner to the Frequent Flyer programmes of Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and Qantas Airways.
Qantas Airways
Qantas Frequent Flyer Points can be earned for travel on eligible Air Pacific flights and fares. Qantas Frequent Flyers travelling business class receive an additional 25% bonus. Status Credits are earned on all eligible booking classes.
General exclusions for Qantas Frequent Flyer points accrual:
Points are not earned on R, U and X classes of service.
Alaska Airlines
Air Pacific is an Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Frequent Flyer Program partner. Mileage Plan members earn Miles for travel on eligible Air Pacific flights and fares, as well as redemption of accumulated miles for award travel on Air Pacific routes for both business and economy class. Eligible customers accumulate points based on distance travelled in miles per route is equivalent to points earned, and those travelling business class, receive an additional 25% bonus.
General exclusions for Mileage Plan points accrual:
Points are not earned on domestic Fiji flights operated by Pacific Sun, a subsidiary of Air Pacific Limited?Points are not earned on U, X, N and T classes of service.
American Airlines
AAdvantage members can earn AAdvantage Miles each time they travel on a published eligible fare ticket on Air Pacific. Those travelling business class receive an additional 25% bonus.
General exclusions for AAdvantage points accrual:
Points are not earned on domestic Fiji flights operated by Pacific Sun, a subsidiary of Air Pacific Limited?Points are not earned on V, U, X, R and T classes of service. Members accrue 75% of the normal points for N class bookings.
Sample Mileages
Los Angeles to Nadi is approximately 5529 air miles
Vancouver to Nadi is approximately 5580 air miles
Honolulu to Nadi is approximately 3170 air miles
Members of Qantas Frequent Flyers and AAdvantage earn points each time they fly Air Pacific. Accumulated points are also redeemable on Air Pacific prime flights (operated by Air Pacific). However, all program administration, including earning and using points, is maintained by Qantas and American Airlines.
Fleet
Passengers will enjoy the comfort of the modern fleet of Boeing 747, 767 and 737 aircraft, with an average age of only seven years. From North America, Air Pacific flies 747-400s on the LA-Nadi route and 737-800s on the Vancouver-Nadi route.
Boeing 747-400
Introduced: April 2003, June 2003
Configuration: 28 Business Class/430 Economy Class
Business: Located in A-Zone (nose) 57″ pitch, 12″ recline, in-seat video with 22 video channels and 12 audio channels.
Economy: Located on Main Deck and Upper Deck. 32″ pitch, 6″ recline, seat back video with 12 video channels and 12 audio channels.
Boeing 767-300 ER
Introduced: September 1994
Configuration: 18 Business Class/238 Economy Class
Business Class: 50″ pitch, 10″ recline. Personal Video Walkmans with selection of 10 videos, 10 audio channels.
Economy Class: 32″ pitch, 6″ recline. Mainscreen video, dual language, 10 audio channels.
Boeing 737-800
Introduced: June 1999, August 1999
Configuration: 8 Business Class/142 Economy
Business Class: Seating 48″ pitch, 10″ recline, 19.5″ seat width, in-seat video with 6 video channels and 10 audio channels.
Economy Class: Seating 32″ pitch, 6″ recline. Drop down screens every 3 rows, with mainscreen video and 10 audio channels.
Boeing 737-700
Introduced: September 1998
Configuration: 8 Business Class/110 Economy
Business Class: Seating – 48″ pitch, 18″ recline, in-seat video with 6 video channels and 10 audio channels.
Economy Class: Seating – 32″ pitch, 6″ recline. Drop down screens every 3 rows, with mainscreen video and 10 audio channels.
Entertainment
Pacific Voyager Class
Economy class service has been designated to give the Air Pacific customer a sense of relaxation they moment they step on board. The naturally friendly cabin crew and elegantly, yet relaxed cabin décor guests can sit back and enjoy the hospitality of one of the world’s most welcoming cultures.
Air Pacific provides a great range of entertainment options to choose from onboard its international services. From the classics to the comics, customers can enjoy the broad range of block-buster movies and TV programs. On the 747 aircraft, passengers can also challenge themselves with a selection of interactive games available.
Air Pacific appreciates the joy of music so they have put together a choice of 8 audio channels ranging from top 40 hits to classical pieces and of course a taste of Hindi Hits. They also have a dedicated channel for children.
Whether your journey with Air Pacific is a short hop within the Pacific region or a longer flight across the Pacific, your meal will be a sumptuous reflection of South Pacific cuisine accompanied by international wines, spirits and beers.
Air Pacific also offers a range of special meals to suit your religious, cultural or medical/dietary needs. These meals are available by prior request to Air Pacific.
Naturally with Air Pacific, entertainment, meals and drinks are free.
Tabua Class
Tabua Class is our business class, offering discerning travelers a unique and exclusive class of travel on Fiji’s international airline.
On the ground, customers who choose to fly Tabua Class can enjoy business class check-in, increased baggage allowance and access to lounge facilities at most airports.
In the air, Tabua Class customers will experience a superb menu including a three course meal, a range of fine wines, champagne, liqueurs and a selection of cheeses. It doesn’t stop there – with individual screens, there is a choice of up to 21 channels of entertainment on the Boeing 747 aircraft and up to 10 movies on our other aircraft.
If you’re after a first class experience at a business class price, then Tabua Class is for you.
