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'New normal': NZ tourism at 86% of pre-Covid levels, TIA chief tells Trenz
Getting tourists on to planes is being hampered by capacity issues.

Airfares: Commerce Commission explains why it doesn’t want a competition study, but tells airlines to watch out
Is the system 'broken' or is NZ just too tough for more aviation players?

Airlines, airports welcome visa change for foreign language speakers
Airline supply issues, bevy of charges could be dragging down tourism recovery, some say.

Airfares too high? Take the bus, InterCity says ahead of new electric bus launch
A new electric city bus is coming. Long-haul EV buses may be viable in a year or so too.

Pilot's sky-high 'I love you' message spotted over Auckland
A pilot's flight path spelled 'I love you' in the sky over Auckland and Warkworth.

Second airline to fly between Auckland and Perth, Qantas revives non-stop route
Kiwis can book seats on the newly announced flights from today.

'Zero tolerance': Air NZ flight delayed by disruptive incident
Incident occurred on the aircraft, causing an hour and a half delay.

Air New Zealand's 787-9 Dreamliner retrofit: CEO Greg Foran on big investment, top job
Advances in the digital world will be replicated in the flight experience, Foran says.

Auckland Airport to get new cargo precinct as fruit and vege freight booms
Airport outlines cargo precinct plan. Meanwhile, a US duty-free ban takes effect today.

Air NZ overhauls emission targets: How more sustainable fuel could power future flights
Airline says overseas turmoil doesn't change its goal to slash emissions.

NZ fogcaster start-up signs deal with British Airways subsidiary
A Kiwi inks a new deal as she aims to cut hassles fog inflicts on passengers and pilots.

Second Auckland airport runway pushed out to 2038
The new draft master plan will be finalised by year end.

Plan your dream vacation with these travel deals
Ready-made getaways available on a discounted price.

Airline etiquette: Should you keep shoes on during flights?
Foot skirmishes are becoming a regular problem on planes.

'Mistake': Air NZ leaves man stranded after kayak won't fit on plane
The airline has apologised after Cam Butler was stuck in Brisbane for two extra days.

How crowded planes fuel entitled passenger behaviour
Passengers are more self-absorbed and stressed than ever, experts say.

Boeing says China not accepting planes over US tariffs
Company won't 'wait too long' to send the jets to other customers.

Airports say passengers face 'significant' pressure from multiple price hikes
Don't be in a rush to be too plush, Air NZ tells the air traffic outfit.

'Isn't a good look': Virgin Australia delays leave passengers stranded overnight at airport
The airline acknowledged it fell short of expectations and has apologised to passengers.

How Air NZ navigated crises to finally unveil Dreamliner retrofit
Air NZ's 787 retrofits cost $35m each at S.T. Engineering in Singapore.

Plane passenger shoots, kills US hijacker on Belize flight
The plane had 14 people on board when the incident occurred.