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Jet A-1 shortage at Fiji’s Nadi airport forces airlines to tanker fuel through August 2026

Nadi International Airport’s rejection of a contaminated Jet A-1 shipment has disrupted flight operations at Fiji’s main international gateway, which handles more than 30 international flights daily. Qantas, Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand and other operators are being forced to arrange alternative refueling, with the shortage expected to persist until at least August 31, 2026.

Discovered 2026-08-23T22:50:02.652737-07:00 | 2026-08-23T22:50:02.652737-07:00

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Fuel unavailability at Nadi, Fiji’s main international gateway, is disrupting operations across a high-frequency international schedule of more than 30 flights per day.
Airlines including Qantas, Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand must tanker fuel or find alternative refueling arrangements, adding operational complexity and potentially reducing payload or schedule flexibility.
The shortage is expected to continue until at least August 31, 2026, making fuel resilience and contingency planning a sustained requirement for operators serving Fiji.

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