Fiji and Tonga Seek Alternative Fuel Supply Partners

Air NZ flies extra fuel to Fiji after ‘major contamination’

Air New Zealand is carrying extra jet fuel to Fiji in response to fuel quality and supply issues at the island nation’s main international airport.

Air NZ, Qantas face Fiji fuel issue: ‘Hugely inefficient’ workaround needed

Airlines face a very expensive workaround getting their own fuel to Fiji. Air New Zealand is among carriers having to manage fuel restrictions in the island...

Virgin flights forced to refuel halfway to Fiji after fuel contamination

In what one pilot described to the ABC as a "very rare" situation, airlines are being asked to fuel up at alternative airports and bring in stockpiles of fuel to Fiji's international airport.

Fiji and Tonga seek alternative fuel supply partners

Fiji and Tonga are pursuing alternative fuel supply partnerships and renewable energy options, as both countries seek to strengthen their long-term energy security.

When the Fuel Lifeline Is at Risk: Fiji and Tonga Race to Secure New Pacific Supply Routes - Commonwealth Union

SUVA, August 21, 2026 – Fuel security has emerged as a critical issue for two Pacific Island nations that are located far apart from each other across vast stretches of ocean. Fiji and Tonga have undertaken new initiatives to partner with various fuel suppliers, as the disruption in the energy industry reveals the weaknesses of Pacific economies that are highly reliant on imported fuel. Fiji’s urgency became clear during the past week when a tem…

Fiji Airways reassures no flight disruptions

Fiji Airways says it has secured alternative jet fuel supplies to avoid flight disruptions following a temporary fuel constraint at Nadi International Airport. The airline says a recent fuel delivery from one of its suppliers cannot currently be used. While responding to questions from FBC News, Chief Operations Officer Aaron Dean says the situation is […]