Review - Fiji Airways Business Class A350-900 Dallas Fort Worth to Nadi
FJ891 DFW-NAN
August 2026
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Introduction - Bula, Kia Ora and G’day!
Review - Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club Dallas Fort Worth (DFW)
Review - Fiji Airways Business Class A350-900 Dallas Fort Worth to Nadi
Review - Island Hoppers Fiji H125 Nadi to Royal Davui Island
Review - Royal Davui Island Resort Fiji
Review - Fiji Airways Premier Lounge (NAN)
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Check-in:
We had checked in in Miami for the whole trip. However, when we arrived at the gate, the staff were paging passengers from American Airlines to obtain Fiji Airways-issued boarding passes.
Lounge:
I reviewed our time at the Chase Sapphire Lounge during our connection. It was not a bad lounge, and it was relatively new.
Boarding:
Flying a new airline is always an exciting affair, so I decided to head to the gate earlier than usual. Much to my surprise, boarding was already half way through. Since we had to get new boarding passes, we ended up being the last few passengers to board.
Upon boarding, I was greeted by some very warm FAs. I seated us in the center pair in the last row. The cabin definitely lacked the tropical vibe one would reasonably expect from an airline from Fiji, but it did feel fresh.
Fiji Airways A350-900 Business Class Cabin
Fiji Airways A350-900 Business Class Cabin
The seats were Collins Super Diamond, which are more common on airlines than a 5 motif at the Pura Vida in Sunset Harbor.
Fiji Airways A350-900 Business Class Seat
Fiji Airways A350-900 Business Class Seat
Fiji Airways A350-900 Business Class Seat
I liked how there were just a day blanket and a pillow at the seat, and the rest of the bedding was stored in the overhead bins. American Airlines has great bedding, but when you board the plane, you literally have nowhere to sit.
Once settled in, a business class flight attendant came by with a cold towel, served on a towel dish. We were off to a great start!
Fiji Airways A350-900 Business Class Seat
Then everything took a different direction… In terms of inflight amenities, we had a rather basic amenity kit.
Fiji Airways Business Class Amenity Kit DFW-NAN
As well as Fiji Airways-branded slippers.
Fiji Airways Business Class Slippers DFW-NAN
The menu and wine list were laminated placards, like those you’d get at a pool.
A pre-departure rosé was on offer.
Fiji Airways Business Class Pre-departure Beverage DFW-NAN
A Fiji flight wouldn’t be complete without Fiji water. However, it was the parsimonious 330ml bottle. You’d think they’d give you at least the 500ml for a 12-hour flight but…
A pair of low quality headphones was provided as symbolism.
Fiji Airways Business Class Headphones DFW-NAN
The best amenity was the individual air nozzles.
Fiji Airways A350-900 Business Class Cabin
I quickly checked out the lavatory before takeoff, not that there were pajamas to change into.
Fiji Airways A350-900 Business Class Lavatory
Fiji Airways A350-900 Business Class Lavatory
Kudos to Fiji Airways for not skimping on the A350 exterior cameras. Yay!
Fiji Airways A350-900 Tail Camera
Inflight:
We pushed back slightly ahead of schedule, with one seat empty in business class. Economy was maybe a little over half full.
Wifi service was available on our A350. You can find the pricing scheme below:
Fiji Airways A350-900 WiFi
Business class passengers received a free wifi voucher. It’s only for the $9.95 standard web and not the $19.95 web plus. The budget vibe is getting stronger at this point of the flight.
Fiji Airways Business Class WiFi Voucher DFW-NAN
Supper service was quick to commence, given there was not much to serve… We started with a round of apéritif. I went with a New Zealand sauvignon blanc, which was accompanied by some savory crackers.
Fiji Airways Business Class Dinner Apéritif DFW-NAN
Main course options included chicken cordon bleu, beef slider and beetroot orzo. I went with the slider, and it was about the worst sliders I’ve ever had. The cheese was not melted, the beef was tough, and the potato wedges were baked with no oil, seasoning, or care. I’m not sure if they forgot the soup, but I didn’t bother to enquire once I saw the plate in front of me. Spoiler alert - the catering on our flight out of Fiji was even nastier.
Fiji Airways Business Class Dinner Main Course DFW-NAN
For dessert, I figured my safest choice would be some fruits. My partner opted to skip dinner and went straight to sleep. I’m beginning to wonder if I should listen to him more.
Fiji Airways Business Class Dinner Dessert DFW-NAN
This isn’t meant to rag on the crew, but they were definitely more friendly than they were polished. It felt like management didn’t train them, or maybe management has no idea either. For example, the FA serving my side of the business class insisted that he prepared the bed for me, which I appreciate. However, the bed did not look presentable, let alone inviting. So I fixed it myself before taking the photo. Dang, maybe they should hire me to be their consultant.
Fiji Airways A350-900 Business Class Seat
The bedding on Fiji consisted of a thin mattress sheet and a more substantial comforter. The seat itself was not well padded, so every time I turned I could feel the seat in bones. Needless to say it wasn’t a restful night at all, and I woke up in more back pain than I started the flight with.
Breakfast was again disjointed and confusing. There must have been a starter thief on this flight, because the listed pineapple passionfruit parfait was nowhere to be found.
Fiji Airways Business Class Breakfast DFW-NAN
I selected the vanilla pancakes, while my partner had the steel cut oats. Do you notice anything unusual between the two photos?
Fiji Airways Business Class Breakfast DFW-NAN
Why is it that one breakfast was served on a tray and the other directly on the table? Are we flying two different airlines?
On Arrival:
At the end of the day, I’m glad I tried Fiji Airways. I probably won’t recommend it to any of my friends, though. The only thing going for Fiji is the friendliness of the crew. Everything else ranges from mediocre to embarrassing.
Fiji Airways A350-900 at NAN
Fiji Airways A350-900 at NAN
The A350 sure is a majestic plane. From there, we cleared immigration and were picked up by representatives from Island Hoppers Fiji, prior to our helicopter flight to the Royal Davui Resort.