Fiji Airways has warned passengers travelling to and from the United States of possible flight delays and disruptions following a nationwide ground stop issued by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
In a travel advisory issued today, the national airline said the FAA had imposed the ground stop following a communications issue affecting air traffic control centres across the United States.
Under the directive, departing aircraft are required to remain on the ground until further notice, while inbound international flights are being managed on a case-by-case basis.
Fiji Airways said it was closely monitoring developments and assessing the potential impact on its operations.
The airline confirmed that flight FJ810 to Los Angeles and flight FJ870 to San Francisco, which departed Nadi yesterday, had both landed safely.
However, return flights FJ811 from Los Angeles and FJ871 from San Francisco, scheduled to depart tonight, could be affected.
“At this time, Fiji Airways return flights FJ811 from Los Angeles and FJ871 from San Francisco remain scheduled to depart tonight,” the airline said.
“However, the situation remains fluid, and delays or changes to flight schedules are possible.”
Fiji Airways has urged passengers to regularly check its official social media channels, website travel alerts and emails for updates on their travel arrangements.
The airline said passenger and crew safety remained its highest priority.
“We appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to monitor developments,” Fiji Airways said.
“The safety of our guests and crew remains our highest priority.”
