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Fiji Airways staff travel & standby
Listing is mandatory on Fiji Airways, and it is created automatically when you book in myIDTravel. Pay with Visa or Mastercard (European cards aren't accepted), and plan to check in again at every stop, because through check-in isn't available on standby. Staff Airlines shows estimated open seats on Fiji Airways flights before you go.
Rules for staff travel
Source: Fiji Airways staff travel rules published in the FlyZED directory.
How to list for standby on Fiji Airways
- All Fiji Airways bookings in myIDTravel are issued as e-tickets, valid for 90 days from the issue date.
- Listing is mandatory on Fiji Airways flights, and it is created when you book.
- Fiji Airways accepts only Visa and Mastercard. European cards can't be accepted.
- After booking, you get an itinerary receipt by email. Carry a copy on Fiji Airways flights: immigration and customs require it as standard.
- Keep a record of your e-ticket numbers and booking reference. You'll need them to rebook, cancel or request a refund in myIDTravel.
Flights you can't use
When commercial demand is high, Fiji Airways may temporarily exclude (embargo) flights for interline staff travellers.
Baggage
Your allowance is the same as for a commercial Economy passenger; see fijiairways.com for the current checked and carry-on allowances.
- You can't pre-pay extra baggage, but you can buy it at the airport once you're accepted or confirmed for travel.
- Infants don't get their own baggage allowance. An infant or child may take a stroller and/or car seat free of charge; see the conditions of carriage on the Fiji Airways website.
Check-in
- International flights: check in 90–120 minutes before scheduled departure.
- Domestic flights: check in 60–75 minutes before scheduled departure.
Through check-in isn't available to staff on standby. Check in at the airport, and leave enough time at each stop to get off the plane and check in again for your next flight.
Boarding, seats and upgrades
- Fiji Airways operates only Economy class on Fiji domestic and international services.
- Staff are loaded and re-graded at flight closeout, depending on loads and space, by boarding priority and then by date of joining (DOJ).
- Paid seat selection isn't available on rebate travel.
- Children under 6 aren't permitted in the Business class cabin.
Special services, children and pets
You can't choose a meal, such as vegetarian or allergy-free.
Dress code
Keep a high standard of dress and grooming on Fiji Airways. The staff travel guidelines for Economy class:
Acceptable:
- Jeans without frayed hems, rips or holes.
- Pants, capris and chinos.
- Dresses and skirts near knee length or longer.
- Smart national dress.
- T-shirts with or without collars, shirts, blouses and polo shirts.
- Smart sandals with a closed heel or an ankle strap.
- Tidy exercise, sports or training shoes.
- Tracksuits.
- Formal wear.
Not acceptable:
- Thongs or flip-flops, Ugg boots, or bare feet.
- Sandals without a closed heel or ankle strap.
- Clothes with holes or rips, or with offensive images or slogans.
- Hi-vis workwear.
- Sleepwear or beachwear.
- Athletic wear (gym wear and sportswear), board shorts or sports shorts.
- Overly revealing clothes, including short shorts, slim-strap tops and singlets.
Changes and refunds
- Refund requests for fully or partly unused tickets are semi-automated and can take up to 30 days from when you submit them in myIDTravel.
- E-tickets issued more than one year ago can't be refunded.
- In the request, give your employing airline, the employee's name and the ticket number.
Good to know
These rules also cover Air Pacific t/a Fiji Airways (FJ) and Fiji Trade t/a Fiji Link (FJ).
Questions, answered
Is my Fiji Airways standby listing made automatically in myIDTravel?
Yes. Listing is mandatory, and it is created automatically when you book in myIDTravel.
How do I pay for a Fiji Airways staff ticket?
With Visa or Mastercard only. European cards can't be accepted.
When should I check in for Fiji Airways?
90–120 minutes before departure on international flights and 60–75 minutes on domestic flights. Through check-in isn't available on standby.
Can I wear jeans on Fiji Airways?
Yes, in Economy, as long as they have no frayed hems, rips or holes. Flip-flops, beachwear, sportswear and overly revealing clothes aren't acceptable.
How much baggage can I take on Fiji Airways as a staff traveler?
The same as a commercial Economy passenger; check fijiairways.com for current allowances. Extra baggage can be bought at the airport once you're accepted for travel.
Which airlines can I fly on ZED fares?
It depends on the ZED and interline agreements of the airline you work for. In Staff Airlines, the partner airlines filter shows only the flights you can board.
Airline rules change often and this summary may be out of date. Always confirm important details with Fiji Airways’s staff travel department or in the booking tool you use before you travel. Staff Airlines is not responsible for denied boarding, missed flights or other losses. Found a mistake? Let us know.
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