Virgin flights redirected as Fiji airport fuel contaminated
Contaminated fuel at Fiji's Nadi Airport is forcing airlines to change their routes. Virgin Australia planes now stop in New Caledonia and Vanuatu to refuel before returning to Australia. Qantas switched to bigger aircraft to avoid refueling in Fiji.
Why it mattersAirlines face extra costs and delays. Passengers might see changes to flight times and ticket prices.
AustraliaAustralian travellers and businesses using Fiji routes must plan for possible delays and changed flights as Virgin Australia and Qantas manage the fuel contamination's impact on services from Australian capitals.
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