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Fiji Airways flight faces turbulence

Apenisa Waqairadovu Multimedia Journalist [email protected]

April 2, 2025 8:16 pm

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A Fiji Airways flight en route from Sydney to Nadi today experienced turbulence which resulted to minor injuries sustained by a guest and three crew members.

The national airline says the turbulence were severe.

It says the flight was met on arrival in Nadi by medical staff and assistance was provided to those affected.

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It adds that all other services continue to operate as scheduled.

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