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Airport shuns soundproof pressure

Auckland Airport is resisting pressure from a community group to soundproof homes under new flight paths north of Manukau Harbour.

Air NZ promises cheaper deals

Air New Zealand is promising more discounted fares as it adds hundreds of thousands of extra seats to its network where travel agents say price competition is already fierce.

Air New Zealand soars

A surging Air New Zealand stands to benefit from lower fuel prices next year by up to $249 million but must now fend off growing competition from other airlines also enjoying lower oil prices.

Buyers line up for overweight planes

Boeing has lined up buyers for 10 of the early, overweight 787 Dreamliners whose years in storage made them emblems of the jet's factory woes and a drag on profit.

Air NZ: Cheaper fares coming

Air NZ says a big surge in its capacity this year should lead to lower airfares.

Hawaiian hedges bets on fuel for long term gain

Falling fuel prices are causing a headwind for Hawaiian Airlines as lower oil costs impact on carriers differently.

New rules for staff travelling overseas

Businesses are being warned of tougher rules covering staff safety when they're travelling on business.

Carrier rides wave with TV crime drama

Hawaiian Airlines has had a relationship with TV programme <i>Hawaii Five-0</i> for the past five years.

Air NZ deal caught in UK media clash

An Air NZ sponsorship deal has hit headlines in a tit-for-tat row between two of Britain's most influential newspapers over the integrity of their editorial content.

Virgin Aust turns profit as gas prices dip

China Southern boosts NZ service

Palmerston Nth gets Air NZ Night Rider

Air New Zealand has confirmed it will operate its next $29 Night Rider service between Palmerston North and Auckland.

Virgin to reap more fuel savings

Virgin Australia is tipped to benefit more from fuel savings in the year's second half after reporting a sharp upturn in its latest trading update.

NZ a luxury standout destination

The head of one of the world's top luxury travel networks says New Zealand is leading the way in appealing to high-end travellers who are flocking to this country.

Flying palace plan vanishes into thin air

Airbus' plan to sell an A380 superjumbo fitted out as a "flying palace" has evaporated after the deal was discreetly cancelled.

Airport makeovers set to take off

An expert on airport design says development in the sector will quicken in the next decade, making for better passenger experiences.

Space cool again as private-funding haul heads to $10b

Entrepreneurs are expanding the boundaries of rocket and satellite technology as the US makes room for private enterprise.

Cost-cuts + fuel dip = profit