Fiji Airways and Canadian carrier WestJet have signed a new codeshare partnership that links four Canadian cities to the South Pacific through Vancouver, unlocking single-ticket connectivity for travellers heading to Fiji, New Zealand and the wider Pacific Islands region. The agreement was announced on May 13, 2026, with bookings already available on both carriers' websites.
Under the deal, Fiji Airways will place its "FJ" code on WestJet's domestic flights from Toronto, Edmonton, Winnipeg and Halifax, feeding traffic into its existing North American gateways. WestJet, in turn, will place its "WS" code on Fiji Airways' Vancouver-Nadi service and onward connections to Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington, opening up the South Pacific to its loyalty customers without requiring a separate booking.
Canada-Fiji traffic surges 19%
The partnership comes as passenger demand between Canada and Fiji has climbed 19% year-on-year, with the bulk of growth driven by travellers connecting onward from Vancouver to Fiji Airways' Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands network. The Vancouver-Nadi route has become one of the strongest performing trans-Pacific corridors out of Canada, supported by post-pandemic leisure demand and a resurgent Fijian tourism sector.
For WestJet, the agreement plugs a long-standing gap in its long-haul portfolio. The Calgary-based carrier has historically relied on partner airlines to serve destinations beyond its own Boeing 787-9 reach, and a relationship with a regional specialist gives it credibility in a market its 737 fleet cannot serve directly.
What it means for travellers
Passengers booking through either carrier can now reach the South Pacific on a single ticket with through-checked baggage and coordinated rebooking if irregular operations strike. The deal also positions both airlines to compete more aggressively against Air Canada and Air New Zealand, both of which have built up trans-Pacific networks of their own from Vancouver. With seasonal demand peaking through the Canadian winter, the codeshare lands at a commercially opportune moment for both carriers.
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