AirlinesMaori tattoo doesn't cut it at Air NZClaire Nathan says she had her dreams of being an air hostess dashed after Air New Zealand turned her away because of her ta moko.27 May 08:00 PM
OpinionInside Money: Wheelchairs on planes - it could be worseAirlines - and able-bodied passengers - have a real economic incentive to ensure disabled embarkation operates smoothly.22 May 09:30 PM
AirlinesUnited relieved to have 787 in airUnited Airlines put its 787 back in the air yesterday, with both the airline and Boeing hoping to get the plane's four-month grounding behind them.21 May 05:30 PM
AirlinesAirlines warn a rise in air fares is likely with increased leviesTravellers are likely to be hit with an increase in air fares following a hike in air traffic control levies, a group representing major airlines says.19 May 07:03 PM
AirlinesAnalysts bullish on partial sale of Air NZAnalysts at Macquarie say further details in today's Budget of a possible government sell-down of Air New Zealand could help push the airline's share price.15 May 05:30 PM
AirlinesVirgin eyes Kiwi link-upA meeting with Sir Richard Branson looks set to pay dividends for Auckland video conferencing start-up FaceMe.15 May 05:30 PM
AirlinesEmirates, Qantas alliance approvedTravellers on Qantas and Emirates are set to benefit from a new alliance between the airlines that analysts see as a "medium" competition risk for Air New Zealand.15 May 05:30 PM
AirlinesManager wins costs after 'lippy' sagaA senior Airways Corporation manager who won her job back after she was sacked for a boozy night has been awarded $7000 as a contribution to her legal costs.14 May 10:18 PM
BDBDAgribusinessAir NZ cartel fight continuesThe Commerce Commission is sticking to its guns in the long-running air cargo cartel case against Air NZ, which yesterday renewed its bid to have the case dropped.10 May 02:15 AM
AirlinesAir NZ says cartel case should be droppedAir New Zealand is calling on the Commerce Commission to end its long-running cargo price-fixing action - on the eve of a key hearing in the case.09 May 08:40 PM
AirlinesSeats in economy class stress out KiwisNew Zealand business travellers are more worried than others about flying economy but they're far more relaxed about airport security and immigration.07 May 05:30 PM
AirlinesParties mum on airline cartel talksThe Commerce Commission says it cannot comment on whether it has reached any resolution in its long-running air cargo proceedings against Air New Zealand.06 May 05:30 PM
AirlinesAir NZ hunts for copies of secret planA confidential document outlining Air NZ's plans for saving money and finding business was accidentally released internally, sparking concerns it would be made public.01 May 05:30 PM
AirlinesCathay Pacific celebrates 30 years of flying to NZWhen Cathay Pacific's first plane touched down in New Zealand just on 30 years ago, ticket prices were regulated by the government and, as with all airlines, you could smoke onboard.30 Apr 05:30 PM
AirlinesAirlines warn of high airport profitAirlines are warning Auckland Airport could make $78 million of excess profits during the next five years, a figure the airport says is a theoretical extreme.30 Apr 05:30 PM
AirlinesRoom for agents - ExpediaOnline travel site Expedia says customers still prefer to book complex trips offline.30 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Right time to sell Air NZ to mum and dadEditorial: When the Government confirmed its mixed-ownership model strategy, it was taken for granted that Air New Zealand would be the tail-end Charlie.28 Apr 05:30 PM
AirlinesQantas waits for NZ nod on partnershipQantas is still waiting for New Zealand to rule on a transtasman alliance with Emirates - a month after regulators in Australia gave it the green light.23 Apr 05:30 PM
AirlinesAir NZ criticised for taking 10 months to discipline flight attendantAn "agitated" Air NZ hostess, angry at how she was woken during a flight, was ordered to take anger management lessons because she shook the colleague who woke her.23 Apr 05:05 AM
AirlinesRegional airports woo JetstarAirports around the country are actively courting Jetstar in the hope it will fly to the regions and increase competition.17 Apr 05:30 PM