More than 100 flights into and out of Wellington were cancelled yesterday because of fog.
Our reporter Jacob McSweeny updates the situation from the airport this morning.
Irene Irving slept the night at Wellington Airport after fog meant her flight was cancelled. Photo: RNZ / Jacob McSweeny
Many passengers spent the night in the terminal curled up under thin polyester blankets.
After flights were cancelled, passengers were told to ring their airlines and re-book.
But, some said Air New Zealand's phone lines repeatedly crashed.
Passenger Abby Katon bunks down at Wellington Airport. Photo: RNZ / Michael Cropp
Wellingtonian Jeff Weir went to the airport last night to offer a bed to a couple of stranded passengers.
Stranded passenger Vickie Davis, centre, with fellow Air New Zealand passengers initially offered only a pillow and blanket. Photo: Facebook
Among those stranded by the fog was Vickie Davis of Ngatimoti near Nelson.
She stepped up to help out some of the other passengers who needed a bit of extra help.
All flights at Wellington Airport have been suspended due to fog. Photo: Twitter / @WLGAirport
