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21 Nov 2024
Fiji Airways A350 Business Class Review
On our recent trip from Nadi to Sydney, we tested out the Fiji Airways A350-900 Business Class product.

On our recent trip from Nadi to Sydney, we tested out the Fiji Airways A350-900 Business Class product. The flight left at 9.00am and took just under 5 hours.

We had just previously visited the Fiji Airways Premier Lounge in Nadi and were excited to try out their Business Class seats. Make sure to read our lounge review to know what we loved and what could be improved.

If you are looking to fly with Fiji Airways on their Business Class product to the USA, view our Fiji Airways North America Business Class deal. It’s a great product for long-haul flights due to its 1-2-1 configuration, wide seats and fully flat beds.

Keep on reading for our Fiji Airways Business Class Review.

Fiji Airways A350 Business Class Boarding/Welcome

The boarding process was a little ‘all over the place’ leaving a less-than-ideal first impression. There was no priority check in however, there was priority security and customs, but then no priority boarding lane. The staff called out for boarding (not even over a speaker) which meant we had to weave our way up to the front and squish between people to board first.

After boarding the plane, things started to improve. A welcome drink of either champagne or orange juice was provided and a hot towel as well. This arrived quite quickly after we boarded, which was nice. It felt like we were being cared for from the very start. In one of the compartments was a bottle of Fiji water- a great touch!

It's good to keep in mind that the airline flies from the capital of Fiji, Nadi, to Los Angeles or Dallas, and on Fiji Airways Business Class to the USA, you will be on their A350 product.

One thing to note was that it was freezing on the plane, even while wearing a jumper and long pants. Make sure to rug up!

Fiji Airways A350 Business Class Layout and Seats

We were pleasantly surprised at how spacious and private the seats were onboard this Fiji Airways product. It was set up in a 1-2-1 configuration, where the seats at the windows are facing on a diagonal to the window. The seats in the middle kind of face toward each other but also have a privacy divider which gave passengers a lot more privacy, if needed.

The seat itself had a personal reading light, multiple compartments for storage, an IFE Remote, charging plugs as well as an adjustable arm rest. To the right of the seat was a touchscreen seat control screen that was very easy to use. There was also a side table that was able to be opened and used for extra storage. Inside the compartment was an IFE Remote used to control the TV and lighting and also had multiple power points for charging devices.

The fully flat bed was long and quite roomy. It was reasonably comfortable and would definitely be great for a long-haul flight. As this was only a short flight, we weren’t given any proper bedding, so we used the seat pillow and the blanket for a quick nap which was comfortable enough. We imagine for a long-haul flight on Fiji Airways Business Class to the USA, there would be proper bedding provided.

We did like that the seat controls could be personalised to whatever position you like, which we found more efficient than the A330 Business Class.

Fiji Airways A350 Business Class Amenities and Extras

On this product there was an abundance of storage! Not only were there little compartments on either side of the seat but there was also a handbag storage unit in front of the seat and lots of floor space. Furthermore, there was a bench that could be a footrest or turn into extra storage for bigger backpacks.

We loved that there was an entire charging unit that also included an IFE remote to control the touchscreen TV. It was a nice extra that made the experience feel much more elevated. There were USB ports, headphone sockets, charging ports and a normal power point. The complimentary Wi-Fi was also a great addition! However, it didn’t work great for us and kept dropping out.

The TV was not laggy at all and there was a wide range of new movies available to watch. We were also given noise-cancelling headphones which were great for watching the movies because of how great the sound quality was!

Fiji Airways A350 Business Class Onboard Dining

Breakfast was served pretty quickly (within 45 minutes of take off) which we liked. It meant that after eating, we were able to relax and have a nap or do some work. We got to choose from 3 breakfast meals, with a fruit salad and baked goods served on the side. There was a choice between a Cheese Omelette, Banana Pancakes or Indian Spiced Savoury Waffles. We opted for the Banana Pancakes as we were feeling something sweet. They were a little dry, but the syrup was a great way to soak up the pancake. The fruit was fresh and seasonal and the citrus glaze was a nice touch. They served the bakery items about 5 minutes after they provided the meal, which we thought was a bit odd. It would have been nice to have it all together.

We were also provided with snacks during the flight like chocolates, nuts, crackers, chips and biscuits. In terms of beverages, there was a good selection of wines on board from New Zealand, The USA and South Australia. There was also a fine range of spirits and liqueurs, as well as Fijian beer. Other drinks included your standard juices, soft drinks, teas, coffees and hot drinks.

We must mention that Fiji Airways should be given a round of applause as they never fail to provide great service. From start to finish the service was professional, friendly and the staff personalised the experience for you.

Overall, the onboard dining experience on the Fiji Airways A350 Business Class was really enjoyable and the service was incredible!

Fiji Airways A350 Business Class Summary

Flying on Fiji Airways Business Class to Los Angeles or Dallas is a great choice if you're heading to the USA.

While onboard the product, we were really impressed with the amazing service, the wide and private comfortable seats and fully flat beds, as well as the tasty onboard dining.

We would have liked to have a smoother check in and boarding process, as it seemed to be a bit too chaotic compared to other Business Class products.

View our Fiji Airways Business Class to USA deal, or get in touch with an airfare specialst to enquire!