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Air NZ to compete with Qantas, Jetstar on Queenstown-Brisbane flights

A new route will link Queenstown with the subtropics – but the Aussies have a head start.

Boeing workers vote to end strike, accept new contract

More than 3000 machinists walked out from Missouri and Illinois plants.

Flight cancellations down at Asia-Pacific airlines; Iata says more travellers want to use smartphones and biometrics

Asia-Pacific flyers want faster, seamless journeys, but some are wary of new technology.

Travel numbers inching up to pre-Covid levels, Aussie visitors drive increase

Total border crossings are at 99% of pre-Covid. More summer airline capacity is expected.

Kiwi firm signs new deals to boost access to airport lounges

Auckland-based LoungePair says it wants to get more flyers access to lounges.

Qantas sale offers fares from NZ to Australia as low as $219

Business class as low as $559, sale covers Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide.

Thousands of US flights cancelled as Trump threatens air traffic controllers

More than 7,000 flights were delayed as controllers worked without pay.

Air NZ electric plane pilot teacher in town

Energy costs for a Wellington to Blenheim flight are about $20.

Air New Zealand boss Nikhil Ravishankar on Rebuild Challenges & Resilience

Air New Zealand CEO Nikhil Ravishankar, talks to John Weekes on migration, rebuild challenges & Resilience. Video \ Jason Dorday

Western Sydney Airport a lesson for NZ in how to invest, airline group says

First jet lands at new airport, and New Zealand flights expected in future.

Air NZ starts Christchurch–Adelaide service as transtasman competition heats up

The new flights follow a surge in spending from Kiwis visiting South Australia.

Whakatāne Mayor backs Air NZ's call for state subsidies on regional flights

The head of Air NZ supports short-term help from the Govt in times of economic weakness.

Air New Zealand: Forsyth Barr downgrades airline but picks improvement in new year

The domestic economy should finally start waking up in 2026, investment firm says.

White House warns of chaos at US airports as shutdown drags on

More than 60,000 airport staff are working unpaid as delays worsen.

Airways NZ chair retires as replacements named after turbulent few months

New chair says Airways aims to understand and adapt to 'diverse needs' of airspace users.

Air New Zealand forecasts $30m-$55m first half loss

Lower revenue and grounded planes continue to plague the airline.