However, sporadic incidents continue, and Americans are urged to maintain a high level of caution and security awareness. In particular, travel to the island of Vanua Levu, where the civil situation is the most volatile, should be avoided. Following the July 26 arrest of George Speight, the leader of the group which took the former government hostage in May, two New Zealand pilots were briefly held hostage when their plane was seized at the Savusavu Airport on Vanua Levu. Hundreds of ethnic Indians were temporarily held hostage on the same island. Although all hostages have been freed, sporadic attacks on ethnic Indians continue.
All roads are open.
International flights at Nadi airport are operating normally, as are flights to other parts of Fiji. However, the possibility of disruption remains. Travelers are strongly urged to contact airlines for details and to verify flight schedules. The U.S. Embassy has resumed all normal consular operations, including services for American citizens. U.S. citizens in Fiji are urged to register with the U.S. Embassy if they have not already done so.