21 August 2026

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

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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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