Fiji Airways A350 Full Evaluation + Premier Lounge

Fiji Airways obtained 2 model new A350-900 simply earlier than COVID in November and December 2019. They’re now actively flying each day between Sydney and Los Angeles by way of Nadi, Fiji.

That is my first time flying Fiji Airways since its rebranding in 2015. I’ve flown its predecessor Air Pacific B747-400 on the identical route in 2010.

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Fiji Airways use Qantas Enterprise Lounge for premium visitor. The lounge has higher fashion than substance in my view. Meals high quality is poor and might be improved.

An attention-grabbing characteristic is the built-in beer faucet from the fridge.

Fiji Airways A350 Flight

Enterprise Class is improbable with particular person pod seats with aisle entry on each seat. I believe Fiji Airways might have higher Enterprise Class seats than different carriers I attempted in South Pacific this journey (Air NZ and Air Tahiti Nui).

Fiji Airways Financial system Class

Bula Area in Financial system Class in row 31-35 has extra space to stretch, with 34’’ seat pitch and 6 diploma recline. In-seat video with 12” screens, USB port, in-seat energy, and leisure on demand.

The principle Financial system Class cabin is in a 3-3-3 configuration, 31-32’’ seat pitch and 6 diploma recline, in-seat video with 12” screens, USB port, in-seat energy (2 per 3 seats) and leisure on demand. Row 52A and 52K are nice with legroom due to no seat in entrance.

The Flight

I felt very relaxed with the temper mild and island music onboard. It’s the excellent begin to a vacation!

Comply with by scorching towel service. The recent towel has a particular scent which I assume is from Fiji.

We took off on the Southerly runway 16R out of Sydney. The climate was unstable in Sydney throughout my go to, with wind chill and rain at instances. It is time to head off to a hotter and sunnier place.

Flight time to Fiji was 3 hours half-hour, cruising at 39,000 ft. There are some passengers connecting at Nadi to Los Angeles, which is the subsequent leg of this A350.

Watch the takeoff from the video beneath:

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Fiji Airways In-Flight Service

Lunch is served about 1 hour into the flight. It’s all on one single tray apart from dessert.

I selected the meat tenderloin, the appetizer is a vegetarian dish (coleslaw) and the bread is stale.

The presentation of the primary course is improbable. Fijian cassava or dried banana chips added a pleasant elevation to the primary course.

Nonetheless, my beef tenderloin was over cooked and have become very dry so I switched to the hen dish, which is tender and moist.

Financial system Class meal consists alternative of hen curry or vegetarian pasta with coleslaw because the appetizer.

Fiji Airways supply free mild Wi-Fi for quarter-hour chat which you should use in a single go (can’t be paused).

Making an attempt out the flatbed for the remaining portion of the flight, I can verify it’s snug. On in a single day flights, seat cowl, mattress and comforter are offered.

We landed round 7:20pm in Nadi which is barely delayed. The terminal has an open-air part so you possibly can really feel the contemporary air and spot the airplane simply after de-plane.

Conclusion

All through my expertise, Fiji Airways has executed effectively with its new branding, positioning itself as a premium vacation provider with the brand new A350. I’m impressed with how calm and the way pleasant the crew is of their service supply. I had a really stress-free flight on Fiji Airways.

Execs:

• Wonderful Enterprise Class pod seat with particular person aisle entry. Maybe the very best Enterprise Class seating amongst South Pacific carriers.
• Native Fiji parts have been included into the flight reminiscent of stress-free temper lighting, music, towel scent and meals.
• Well mannered cabin crew on my flight. They greet passengers by their names. The crew are calm and effectively skilled in service supply.

Cons:

• The appetizer of the meal might be improved in each Enterprise Class and Financial system. Heat bread basket might be served as an alternative of pre-plated stale bread in Enterprise Class.

Fiji Airways Premier Lounge Nadi

I spent 3 pretty days in Fiji which is not fairly sufficient. Watch my video to see all my expertise!

On my departure to Los Angeles, I visited the Fiji Airways Premium Lounge in Nadi. I will not be sharing the A350 flight particulars as it’s an in a single day flight and I opted for optimum relaxation.

Entry and Entry

Complimentary use for Fiji Airways Enterprise Class visitors and elite frequent flyers. The lounge additionally accepts Precedence Go and is utilized by different airways reminiscent of Qantas.

The lounge as a devoted bar space, there’s a bartender making cocktails.

The meals and beverage alternatives are fairly good, I might say it’s higher than most US/European airways lounge. One specialty on supply is the native fish kokoda ceviche.

There’s additionally a Fiji Bean cart on show with some Fijian snacks inside.

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