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Air NZ among airlines dealing with fuel shortage at Fiji’s Nadi airport

Air NZ and other airlines are managing fuel restrictions at Fiji's main international airport, with at least one flight cancelled.

Skinny McBuntu

Air New Zealand and other airlines have been affected by fuel quality and supply issues at Nadi airport in Fiji. At least one Air NZ flight to Nadi has been cancelled as airlines take measures to manage the restrictions. Air NZ is carrying extra jet fuel to address the situation at the Pacific island nation's main international airport.

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1News

Air NZ among airlines hit by fuel shortage at Fiji's Nadi airport

At least one of the national carrier's flights to Nadi has been cancelled, with a spokesperson saying measures had been taken to manage fuel restrictions in the Pacific Island nation.

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NZ Herald

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

'It’s a waste of carbon': Airlines take steps to address Fiji fuel shortage.

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Stuff

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.

Read the full story at Stuff