{"id":108103,"date":"2024-06-28T21:30:29","date_gmt":"2024-06-28T21:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/28\/fiji-airways-will-join-americans-aadvantage-program-in-2025-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2024-06-28T21:30:29","modified_gmt":"2024-06-28T21:30:29","slug":"fiji-airways-will-join-americans-aadvantage-program-in-2025-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/28\/fiji-airways-will-join-americans-aadvantage-program-in-2025-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Fiji Airways will join American&#8217;s AAdvantage program in 2025 &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>At some point in the next year, Fiji Airways will make American Airlines&#8217; <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/american-airlines-aadvantage\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">AAdvantage<\/a> its loyalty program, the two airlines announced this week.<\/p>\n<p>Passengers who fly on both American and Fiji will be able to enjoy reciprocal loyalty benefits like priority check-in as well as AAdvantage elite status member perks such as priority boarding, free checked bags and complimentary access to Preferred and Main Cabin Extra seats.<\/p>\n<p>The announcement came just weeks after Fiji received approval <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/fiji-join-oneworld-alliance\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">to become the newest member<\/a> of the Oneworld Alliance by 2025.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are excited about the positive impact this collaboration will have on both our airlines and our guests who will benefit from the exclusive perks,&#8221; Fiji managing director and CEO Andrew Viljoen said <a href=\"https:\/\/news.aa.com\/news\/news-details\/2024\/American-Airlines-welcomes-Fiji-Airways-to-the-world-of-AAdvantage-AADV-06\/default.aspx#:~:text=%E2%80%9CWe%20are%20excited%20about%20the,member%20of%20oneworld%20in%202025.\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">in a statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"a-deepening-partnership\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">A deepening partnership<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/05\/AA-trails-PHX.jpeg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/05\/AA-trails-PHX.jpeg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/05\/AA-trails-PHX.jpeg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/05\/AA-trails-PHX.jpeg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/05\/AA-trails-PHX.jpeg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/05\/AA-trails-PHX.jpeg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/05\/AA-trails-PHX.jpeg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/05\/AA-trails-PHX.jpeg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/05\/AA-trails-PHX.jpeg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">American Airlines aircraft at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). SEAN CUDAHY\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The two airlines actually already have a partnership, albeit a more limited one. Previously, American Airlines loyalists could earn and redeem AAdvantage miles on certain Fiji flights. However, Fiji Airways flights did not count toward AAdvantage elite status.<\/p>\n<p>And though their relationship would have already been strengthened upon Fiji&#8217;s 2025 Oneworld entrance, Fiji Airways&#8217; decision to adopt the AAdvantage frequent flyer program is a much more significant link-up between the two carriers.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are taking our partnership with Fiji Airways one step further by offering our mutual customers the opportunity to unlock more destinations and travel experiences through the AAdvantage program,&#8221; American vice president of partnerships Anmol Bhargava said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"sharing-loyalty-programs\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Sharing loyalty programs<\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s not completely unheard of for one airline to adopt another&#8217;s loyalty program.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, numerous airlines in Europe and around the world use the award currency <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/points-program\/avios\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Avios,<\/a> including British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus (which are all owned by the same parent company, International Airlines Group), as well as Finnair and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/qatar-airways-privilege-club\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Qatar Airways<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&#10;        EmailSignUp_container__qYzYT&#10;        undefined&#10;        EmailSignUp_isLoading__i_qm0&#10;      \"><picture class=\"EmailSignUp_graphic__zgpFm\"><source media=\"screen and (max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-dt.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__C8FWb\">\n<p>Daily Newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>In fact, American Airlines made a similar move not too long ago. In March, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/jetsmart-american-arlines-aadvantage\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TPG reported<\/a> that South American carrier JetSmart would adopt AAdvantage as its loyalty program as well.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"flying-on-fiji-airways\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Flying on Fiji Airways<\/h2>\n<p>Fiji currently flies to 26 destinations in 15 countries and territories around the world.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:75%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/08\/Fiji-Airways-A350-economy-scaled.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/08\/Fiji-Airways-A350-economy-scaled.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/08\/Fiji-Airways-A350-economy-scaled.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/08\/Fiji-Airways-A350-economy-scaled.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/08\/Fiji-Airways-A350-economy-scaled.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/08\/Fiji-Airways-A350-economy-scaled.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/08\/Fiji-Airways-A350-economy-scaled.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/08\/Fiji-Airways-A350-economy-scaled.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/08\/Fiji-Airways-A350-economy-scaled.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">Fiji Airways A350 economy. KYLE OLSEN\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In addition to service to Hawaii, the carrier operates nonstop contiguous U.S. flights to West Coast gateways Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) \u2014 both with an Airbus A350-900.<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s not a confirmed date as to when the two airlines will officially cinch up \u2014 the move will happen &#8220;in the coming year,&#8221; the companies said.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"maximize-your-purchase\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Maximize your purchase<\/h2>\n<p>Hoping to accrue AAdvantage miles for a future flight to Fiji? For a limited time, new cardholders who add the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/citi-aadvantage-executive-world-elite-mastercard\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Citi\u00ae \/ AAdvantage\u00ae Executive World Elite Mastercard\u00ae<\/a> (see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply\/citi-aadvantage-executive-world-elite-mastercard-rates-and-fees\/?tid=post\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">rates and fees<\/a>) to their wallet can earn 100,000 bonus miles after spending $10,000 within the first three months of account opening.<\/p>\n<p>The card, which comes with a $595 annual fee, also includes complimentary access to American&#8217;s network of <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/ultimate-guide-american-airlines-admirals-club-access\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Admirals Clubs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Related reading:<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/fiji-airways-aadvantage-loyalty-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At some point in the next year, Fiji Airways will make American Airlines&#8217; AAdvantage its loyalty program, the two airlines announced this week. Passengers who fly on both American and Fiji will be able to enjoy reciprocal loyalty benefits like priority check-in as well as AAdvantage elite status member perks such as priority boarding, free [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":108104,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-108103","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-travel"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108103","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=108103"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108103\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/108104"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=108103"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=108103"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=108103"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}