Fiji Airlines - Carry On allowance

[jorgie6]

Has anyone had any issues with the 7kg carry-on allowance flying Fiji Airways from LAX?

We're in the planning stages of a summer 2018 trip from LAX to Solomon's & Vanuatu on Fiji Airways. I've been trying to get an idea for budgeting luggage allowances. I keep my camera & accessories in my carry-on..and it weights a lot more than 7kgs! We will also be flying domestically in the Solomons & Vanuatu...trying to avoid any headaches.
If you've had any experience with this airline or flying in the Solomon Islands or Vanuatu..hope to hear from you.
Thanks!

 

[Hoag]

If you are not committed to Fiji Airways, also look into Air New Zealand. They fly LAX to Nadi and may provide other options.

 

[birdman27]

We just flew LAX-Nadi. Had no issues on the way there, but they were very particular about weighing everything on the way back. They did seem to be pretty accommodating about being ~1kg over on one of our carryons

 

[jorgie6]

Thanks for the info! I keep my camera stuff in my carry-on..this will be interesting. Are you allowed one personal item (backpack) and a carry on? ....or just one item?

 

[birdman27]

Thanks for the info! I keep my camera stuff in my carry-on..this will be interesting. Are you allowed one personal item (backpack) and a carry on? ....or just one item?

We both had a carry-on and a personal item. For example, I had a backpack and my reg bag and my wife had her carry-on and her reg bag. No issues there.

 

[k4kafka]

Just booked LAX-NAN in business class. Yes, it was mucho dinero $$$, but on an 11 hour flight, I want some room to stretch-out and (hopefully) get some rest. Also, the up-graded checked & carry-on baggage weight allowances really surprised me...in a good way. Anyone fly business class on FijiAir ? Interested in your impressions.

 

[Deinonych]

My wife and I flew Business Class to Fiji last year - well worth the extra $$$ in my opinion. Seats are not fully lie-flat, but were comfortable and we were able to get a decent amount of shuteye en route. In-flight food was good, but not great. Had no issues with luggage allowances, and our carry-on bags were not weighed (we both carried our reg bags + backpack/large bag). The lounge for Fiji Airways in LAX is shared with Air Tahiti Nui and a couple other airlines, and was passable (but again, not great). The lounge in Nadi on the return leg was better than the one in LAX.