Fiji Airways improves Funafuti flights amid fuel challenge!

Saturday, February 10, 2024

Fiji Airways expresses sincere apologies to its esteemed guests and the general public for the inconvenience caused by an ongoing issue affecting flights to and from Funafuti, Tuvalu. Regrettably, due to the unavailability of the airport’s fuel truck, Fiji Airways has been compelled to transport return fuel on all flights, thereby significantly reducing passenger and baggage capacity to the island.

This situation is beyond our direct control, and our dedicated team in Funafuti is diligently working to rectify it as expeditiously as possible. In the interim, we are actively managing the issue, cooperating with Funafuti authorities, and striving to mitigate further disruptions. We humbly request affected passengers to exercise patience and empathy as we navigate through this challenging circumstance.

Fiji Airways deeply regrets the necessity of informing its valued guests and the broader public about the ongoing issue impacting flights to and from Funafuti, Tuvalu. Unfortunately, due to the unavailability of the airport’s fuel truck, Fiji Airways finds it necessary to transport return fuel on all flights, leading to a significant reduction in passenger and baggage capacity to the island.

Despite this circumstance being outside our immediate control, our team in Funafuti is tirelessly working to resolve it as promptly as possible. Meanwhile, we are actively managing the situation, collaborating with Funafuti authorities, and striving to minimize further disruptions. We kindly urge affected passengers to maintain patience and understanding as we navigate through this challenging period.

Fiji Airways deeply laments the need to inform its esteemed guests and the wider public about the ongoing issue affecting flights to and from Funafuti, Tuvalu. Sadly, due to the unavailability of the airport’s fuel truck, Fiji Airways is compelled to carry return fuel on all flights, significantly diminishing passenger and baggage capacity to the island.

While this circumstance is beyond our immediate control, our dedicated team in Funafuti is diligently working to address it as swiftly as possible. In the interim, we are actively managing the situation, collaborating with Funafuti authorities, and endeavoring to minimize further disruptions. We kindly request affected passengers to remain patient and understanding as we navigate through this challenging situation.

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