‌Auckland Airport international departures is expecting busy holiday traffic. Photo / John WeekesAuckland Airport international departures is expecting busy holiday traffic. Photo / John WeekesAbout 15,000 passengers are setting off on their winter getaways today, with Auckland Airport’s busiest day for international departures falling a week ahead of the school holidays.

The busy travel period comes after severe weather disrupted flights around the country yesterday, with more than 100 flights cancelled at Wellington Airport,