oneworld has announced that Fiji Airways will become its 15th full member airline. Fiji Airways has had a presence in the oneworld alliance for the past five years as a oneworld connect partner. During that time, the airline has developed cooperative links with all oneworld member airlines, paving its way to a more seamless integration as a full oneworld member.

Qantas has relaunched services to Fiji for the first time in nearly 20 years, with a new direct flight from Sydney taking off today in time for the April school holidays.

“We’ve been reviewing our Tabua Club platform for a while now, exploring ways in which to enhance the value members get from our program. That review, combined with feedback from our members, has allowed us to introduce a host of fantastic benefits which are sure to delight members,” Fiji Airways CEO and Managing Director Andre Viljoen said.

oneworld connect is the first new membership platform unveiled by oneworld since the alliance was originally announced 20 years ago.