Union threatens to stop flights to Fiji

Australian holidaymakers travelling to Fiji are being warned of possible disruptions.

The Australian Transport Workers' Union is threatening to delay, or even stop flights, from Monday.

The union is targetting Fiji's tourism industry to protest against what it says is a crackdown on workers' rights by the Fijian military government.

"We're calling on the Australian community to standby the Fijian community - not just the sun and surf - but give them an opportunity to enjoy the freedom and rights that we take for granted," a union spokesman said.

The union wants Qantas to ensure the rights of its workers are upheld, including those that work for Air Pacific, which is joint operated by Qantas and the Fiji military government.

In a statement, Qantas said it was a minority shareholder in the airline and had no involvement in day-to-day operations.