Visiting the tropical island of Fiji may soon be easier, and faster for travelers from the Lone Star State. 

Fiji Airways recently filed a request to operate a new route connecting Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas and Fiji. Representatives for the airline filed the request on July 10 with the Department of Transportation to operate the direct flight on an Airbus A350-900 which can accommodate 334 passengers.

“Fiji Airways intends to operate three weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays beginning as soon as all required government approvals are received,” the filing disclosed.  

The news of the filing comes after Fiji Airways recently joined the oneworld alliance, an airline partnership that includes Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Qantas, Qatar, and others. The airline also announced in June it would soon join the American Airlines AAdvantage program, which allows earning and redeeming miles on both airlines, plus travel benefits for elite members. 

“This loyalty partnership marks a significant milestone, bringing together two renowned carriers to offer new benefits to millions of travelers,” Fiji Airways CEO and Managing Director Andre Viljoen said in a statement. “We are excited about the positive impact this collaboration will have on both our airlines and our guests who will benefit from the exclusive perks.”

If the government approves the new route request filed by Fiji Airways, it would be an added benefit for passengers of American Airlines, which has a major hub in Dallas-Fort Worth airport. American does not currently offer any direct flights from Dallas to Fiji, but provides travelers the option of connecting through a variety of Fiji Airways hubs, such as Los Angeles or San Francisco, for a booking. 

Fiji Airways did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Travel + Leisure.