Over 170 employees of Air Fiji Limited remain without work and pay since early this month with still no word from the airline company on what the future holds for them.

The airlines Offices remain closed and all their 11 aircrafts are still grounded since late April.

The Transport Workers Union General Secretary Kamlesh Kumar said they have been trying in vain to contact the relevant authorities.

Several employees of Air Fiji, when contacted by Fijivillage said that they are facing a lot of problems in making ends meet, making payments for mortgages and trying to educate their children.

They opted not to make any comments on the record.

Air Fiji's financial troubles came to light after its planes were grounded twice late last year following which it was revealed that Air Fiji was alleged to have incurred around $750,000 in fuel bills which was disputed by the company and the matter is still pending in the High Court.

Meanwhile, a meeting between the Tuvalu Government, which owns majority shares in Air Fiji and the Fiji government is yet to take place.

A decision is expected to be made on the future operations of the airline at the meeting.

The Deputy High Commissioner at the Tuvalu Embassy in Suva is expected to respond to questions sent on Air Fiji later today.