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Fiji Airways

Fiji Airways flew its first flight in 1951, and today they operate more than 400 flights a week to 15 cities in 10 countries. The airline’s fleet consists of Airbus A330s, Boeing 737s, ATR 72-600s, ATR 42-600s, and Twin Otters. Fiji Airways has a dozen or so partner airlines to help connect you from various parts of the world to the islands of Fiji.

The Fiji Airways carry on luggage size and weight allowances vary depending on the class of ticket you have purchased and the type of aircraft you will be flying on.

Updated April 2023

Headquarters Country: Fiji

Website: https://www.fijiairways.com/manage/baggage-allowances

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Cabin baggage allowance for Fiji Airways

Number of items allowed:

  • ATR flights, all classes: 1 carry on item + 1 personal item
  • B737 and Airbus flights, economy: 1 carry on item + 1 personal item
  • B737 and Airbus flights, business: 2 carry on items + 1 personal item

Maximum allowed in imperial: (converted)

  • H x W x D (economy) = 21.6 x 15.7 x 9 in
  • H x W x D (business) = 22 x 17.7 x 9.8 in
  • Weight (all classes on ATR aircraft) = 15 lbs
  • Weight (economy on B737 or A330 aircraft) = 15 lbs
  • Weight (business on B737 or A330 aircraft) = 15 lbs per item if bringing 2 items, or 30 lbs if bringing one item

Maximum allowed in metric: (official)

  • H x W x D (economy) = 55 x 40 x 23 cm
  • H x W x D (business) = 56 x 45 x 25 cm
  • Weight (all classes on ATR aircraft) = 7 kg
  • Weight (economy on B737 or A330 aircraft) = 7 kg
  • Weight (business on B737 or A330 aircraft) = 7 kg per item if bringing 2 items, or 14 kg if bringing one item

The Fiji Airways website also states that an adult traveling with an infant under two years old is allowed an additional 7 lbs / 3 kgs of hand luggage.

Non-compliant cabin baggage will have to be checked at the gate for a fee. The charge depends on the point of origin and destination.

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Ali is an expert at packing and loves to travel. On Travel Made Simple, she shares her best tips for packing less, dealing with layovers, planning travel itineraries, and more tips that will help you have the best vacation. Originally from the US, she now lives in Berlin, Germany with her husband and their adorable Yorkie.