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Changi slashes airline fees
Singapore's Changi Airport will slash fees from next month as airline customers face a tough operating environment and the hub faces increased competition from the Middle East.

Holiday arrivals hit new high
Overseas holiday arrivals hit a new high last month, reaching 64,000 - up 12.8 per cent on the same month a year ago.

Grenada, Granada? Dentist sues airline
Edward Gamson was looking forward to viewing the Moorish architecture of Granada. Instead, he was seated on a plane to Grenada. Now he's suing British Airways.

Hawkins seals $50m Nadi airport deal
Hawkins Construction, New Zealand's second biggest builder, has won the contract for Nadi's international airport terminal in partnership with a local Fiji business.

Air NZ support gives events sector a boost
The growing push into the business events market has been boosted with the announcement Air New Zealand.

Air NZ employees sit in flight simulation
Air NZ staff have been offered the first simulated flight experience on the new 787-9 Dreamliners - but they won't be leaving the ground.

Indians get $8 fares as AirAsia debuts amid price war
Asia's biggest budget carrier has set a target for its India venture to break even in four months.

Airbus loses major order as Emirates scraps purchase of A350
Airbus said Emirates canceled its entire order for A350 aircraft valued at $16 billion, hurting its efforts to break Boeing's dominance for wide-body aircraft.

Air NZ shakeup adds to flexibility
Seat-only fares will soon be available to Air New Zealand's domestic passengers right up until the last minute.

Air NZ awarded $3.2m settlement
Air NZ has been awarded $3.2 million towards its legal costs by the Federal Court in Australia as part of the settlement of a class action over the air cargo market.

Services sector kick start outlined
Productivity Commission extols more competition and adopting cloud computing.

Boeing 747 faces Air Force One swansong as jumbo era ends
Boeing's iconic 747 jumbo jet is gliding deeper into its twilight years, with a new Air Force One fleet offering the strongest sales prospect for a passenger model that no longer fits most airlines' needs.

Singapore's airport revamp
Singapore's Changi Airport, a traditional stopover for New Zealanders but facing increased pressure from other airports in the Middle East, is expanding rapidly.

Energy award winner behind Auckland Airport's sustainability focus
The aviation industry is awake to the threat of climate change even if politicians are not, said Auckland International Airport executive Martin Fryer.

Auckland's plane route: New approach
A controversial landing trial into Auckland Airport will be restarted next year, a report recommends - but with a higher altitude over certain suburbs.

Dreamliner reliability backed by FAA over-water
Boeing's 787 Dreamliner will be allowed to fly farther on some long over-water trips after US regulators concluded it has proved its reliability.

Air NZ Dreamliner takes flight
Air New Zealand's first Boeing 787-9 has flown for the first time, completing a three-hour test flight above Seattle, in Washington state.

Virgin jobs under threat in NZ
Jobs of Virgin Australia managers in New Zealand are under threat as the airline assesses whether it will shift the roles to Australia.

Airlines abandon first class
More airlines are getting rid of their first-class service with only a few carriers able to sustain top-end cabins, says a report.

Airport confiscates expensive cosmetics
A woman had her expensive cosmetics binned in front of her at the airport without an explanation - despite the goods being under the 100ml carry-on limit.

Spending by tourists soars 18 per cent
Spending by tourists is up 18 per cent in the past year as the tourism industry continues its recovery from tough times.

Airline, Tourism NZ extend partnership
Air New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand will extend a $20 million marketing partnership to promote the country in important markets over the next year.

Ryanair seeks growth by flying 3 million more people
Ryanair is forecasting a return to growth this year after the first profit decline in five years.

Air NZ - Tourism NZ partnership extended
Air New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand will extend a $20 million marketing partnership to promote the country in key overseas markets.