Fog led to 23 regional flights being cancelled at Auckland Airport this morning. Photo / Sarah Ivey
Fog led to 23 regional flights being cancelled at Auckland Airport this morning. Photo / Sarah Ivey
Travellers are facing ongoing disruption after fog at Auckland Airport this morning resulted in 23 flights being cancelled and at least 10 others being delayed.
Fog restrictions were put in place at 6.36am and were lifted at 9.24am, the airport said.
“Approximately 23 domestic regional flights were cancelled, and ninedomestic regional flights were delayed, due to the fog.
“Two domestic flights to Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown have been delayed due to fog.”
Air New Zealand flight 001 from New York was also delayed because of the fog but has now landed.
Auckland Airport is encouraging anyone due to travel to check its website www.aucklandairport.co.nz or app for the latest flight arrival and departure information.