Update from Christchurch Airport
<p>Following a snowstorm and severe ice overnight, Christchurch Airport is gradually returning to normal operations.<br />
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All international flights are now operating on a normal schedule.<br />
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The domestic jet gates are all open, and many domestic flights are operating.<br />
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Airport staff are now working to remove ice from around the regional gates.<br />
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It's expected that flight operations will be back to normal by the end of the afternoon.<br />
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Travellers are asked to check with their airlines before coming to the airport. Roads in Christchurch are icy, so motorists are advised to take extreme care.</p>