Twenty-two Air New Zealand flights have been cancelled in Auckland due to fog on Thursday morning.
The national carrier said 22 of its turboprop services, smaller aircraft rather than jet planes, were cancelled.
According to Auckland Airport’s website, a total of 34 Air New Zealand flights to and from Auckland had been cancelled on Thursday.
But Air New Zealand couldn’t give a breakdown of which were cancelled due to fog, or other reasons, such as staff shortages.
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A drone shot of Auckland’s CBD shows the fog covering the city on Thursday morning.
Auckland Airport said domestic flights to the main centres of Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Queenstown from Auckland hadn’t been affected.
Three flights have also been delayed due to fog, the airport said.
Auckland Airport confirmed that international flights had not been affected, but to check Auckland Airport’s website for the latest flight arrival and departure information.
MetService said as the fog was quite extensive, it would be hard to predict when it would lift, adding that it would last most of the morning.
Meanwhile, Waka Kotahi said delays during rush-hour were also to be expected.
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Fog in Auckland has resulted in cancelled and delayed flights out of Auckland Airport on Thursday morning.
“It’s foggy out there, so with reduced visibility please remember to keep your lights on and allow extra time and mind your following distance this morning.”
Auckland Transport said to expect delays of up to 20 minutes to all ferry services.
The 8.55am Hobsonville to Beach Haven, 9am Beach Haven to Hobsonville and 09.05am Hobsonville to Downtown services have all been cancelled.
More to come.
