Air New Zealand forced to BYO fuel due to contaminated batch in Fiji
It also had to cancel a service.
Air New Zealand, along with other airlines, has been forced to bring extra fuel onboard and cancel services following fuel contamination issues in Fiji. The airline took immediate action over the past two days, including tankering fuel, canceling one service, and upgrading two services to widebody aircraft. Affected passengers were rebooked onto alternative flights departing on the same day.
The airline assured that they would continue to minimize disruptions caused by the situation. Similarly, Qantas and Virgin Airlines have also had to take similar measures, with Virgin Australia canceling two services on its Fiji route due to the contamination issue. The contamination is believed to be caused by an excessive electrical charge in a batch of fuel stored at Nadi International Airport.
The cause of the contamination has not been confirmed by Fiji Airports, but they are closely monitoring the situation and making operational adjustments. The airport remains open and operational, adhering to established safety and operational protocols. Sources have indicated that the issue may be resolved soon, or it could escalate into a more significant problem, with pilots reporting the problem may persist until the end of the month.
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