More than a hundred international passengers were left stranded at Christchurch Airport last night after their flight to Wellington was diverted – and no accommodation was provided.
The Qantas flight took off from Sydney, and was destined for the capital but when it missed the curfew for Wellington Airport it was re-directed to Christchurch. No international flights can land at Wellington Airport between 1am and 6am.
Mike, a Platinum One flier with Qantas, told the Herald the passengers disembarked, collected their bags and then were "dumped" in the airport.
![Passengers on the flight attempt to get some sleep in the airport. Photo / Supplied](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/IZHD6423KU6IKWUPIVJNKB6PQM.jpg?auth=4a685f0d55980721a81b85f49ff0b7d585bede2ce7422fa41b2cc54d58d9a5e9&width=16&height=14&quality=70&smart=true)