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.