Concerns have been raised that the government cannot exercise its powers in making changes to certain aspects of the operations of Fiji's international airline, Air Pacific.
Interim Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said the government does not have the powers although it is the majority shareholder in the airline company.
Sayed-Khaiyum said the growth of Air Pacific is definitely being affected due to the veto powers being given for key areas to Qantas.
The Interim Government has urged members of the public to make submissions to the cabinet subcommittee appointed to review the performance and operations of Air Pacific.
People have 28 days from today to make submissions to the Cabinet Task Force through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Aviation.
Sayed-Khaiyum said he has spoken to Air Pacific CEO, John Campbell as a matter of courtesy, to inform him about the public submissions being sought on the airline's operations.
Meanwhile, Fijivillage sent questions to Campbell on Air Pacific's operations on the 22nd of last month. We are yet to get a reply.
Govt Concerned About Qantas Veto Powers
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