Finnair flights to the exotic South Pacific are set to take-off thanks to a new codeshare partnership between the Finnish carrier and Fiji Airways.
Customers can book tickets now on finnair.com for travel from 27 October 2019 to Fiji from London via Helsinki, opening up a range of incredible new destinations with palm-fringed beaches and crystal-clear coral waters.
It also means Finnair customers can for the first time fly around the world on flights with carriers sharing the airline’s flight numbers only.
The deal between Finnair and Fiji Airways is the first between the two oneworld alliance partners. Fiji Airways joined the alliance, which was last week crowned the world’s top airline alliance for the seventh year in a row, as its first oneworld connect partner in December 2018.
Ole Orvér, Finnair Chief Commercial Officer, said: “We are excited about this cooperation with Fiji Airways and are delighted to offer this wonderful new destination in the South Pacific to our customers.
“This cooperation is unique as it will allow Finnair customers to purchase around-the-world routings under Finnair’s code for the very first time, using a combination of gateways in Asia and on the US West Coast. We would also like to warmly welcome Fiji Airways’ customers to enjoy the wonders of Finland and the Nordics.”
Andre Viljoen, Fiji Airways’ Managing Director and CEO, said: “We welcome our fellow oneworld partner, Finnair, into our family of codeshare partners. Through this partnership, we are adding the wonderful city of Helsinki to our network, making Fiji and the entire South Pacific more accessible for Finnair customers. We look forward to working with Finnair and introducing Finnair customers to Fiji, one of the world’s most welcoming and authentic cultures.”
The new codeshare partnership on flights between flights between Helsinki and Nadi in Fiji, further boosts Finnair’s extensive route network, which already boasts 19 destinations throughout Asia and the Far East, including flights to more Japanese cities than any other European airline.
Under the agreement, Finnair’s AY airline code will appear on Fiji Airways flights between Hong Kong, Singapore, Narita and Nadi, offering easy connections to the airline’s routes across the South Pacific.
Finnair’s flight numbers will also be added to Fiji’s flights between Nadi and San Francisco and Los Angeles in California, subject to applicable government approvals.
In return, Fiji Airways’ FJ code will appear on Finnair’s flights to Helsinki via Singapore, opening access for Fiji Airways’ customers to Finland and points beyond in Europe.
Finnair flies up to seven times daily from London Heathrow to Helsinki, double daily from Manchester, six times a week from Edinburgh and nine times a week from Dublin. Passengers can enjoy quick and convenient connections in Helsinki, from as little as 35 minutes, to destinations across Asia and the Far East.
With a 14-strong fleet of Airbus A350 aircraft, the airline provides passengers with unparalleled levels of travel comfort with the carrier’s famed Nordic design and contemporary style on short and long-haul routes, with a focus on flights to Asia and the Far East.
