Nadi International Airport’s runway is back in operation, allowing flights to land again after a temporary closure due to a lighting failure on the tarmac. This incident had significant impacts on air travel, forcing diversions and cancellations of several flights.
Specifically, Fiji Airways confirmed that the outage caused multiple international and domestic flights to change course, with flight FJ910 from Sydney being redirected to Apia. Additionally, the airline has announced the cancellation of tonight’s FJ915 service returning to Sydney from Nadi.
The airline emphasized that the safety of passengers is paramount and that such diversions were necessary in accordance with aviation safety standards. Fiji Airways is collaborating with Fiji Airports Limited and other airport authorities to manage the ongoing situation and minimize further disruptions.
Passengers affected by the changes are being informed directly with timely updates and assistance. Fiji Airways expressed gratitude for the understanding and patience of their customers during this challenging time.
Despite the inconveniences, the airport’s swift return to operational status demonstrates resilience in handling unexpected challenges in air travel.