Virgin Flights Forced to Refuel Halfway to Fiji After Fuel Contamination

Air NZ flies extra fuel to Fiji after ‘major contamination’

Air New Zealand is carrying extra jet fuel to Fiji in response to fuel quality and supply issues at the island nation’s main international airport.

Air NZ, Qantas face Fiji fuel issue: ‘Hugely inefficient’ workaround needed

Airlines face a very expensive workaround getting their own fuel to Fiji. Air New Zealand is among carriers having to manage fuel restrictions in the island...

Virgin flights forced to refuel halfway to Fiji after fuel contamination

In what one pilot described to the ABC as a "very rare" situation, airlines are being asked to fuel up at alternative airports and bring in stockpiles of fuel to Fiji's international airport.

Fiji Airways reassures no flight disruptions

Fiji Airways says it has secured alternative jet fuel supplies to avoid flight disruptions following a temporary fuel constraint at Nadi International Airport. The airline says a recent fuel delivery from one of its suppliers cannot currently be used. While responding to questions from FBC News, Chief Operations Officer Aaron Dean says the situation is […]