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17-hour flight: Air NZ poised to decide on non-stop Auckland-New York service

Airline will tap the experience of others using new generation planes on ultra-long haul.

Back down: Air NZ abandons Kia Ora mag trademark bid

After sparking anger the airline says its trademark bid has opened up a conversation.

Qantas boss defends $496,000 a week salary

Alan Joyce was asked to justify his whopping salary at the National Press Club today.

Editorial: Step on the gas to ensure fuel supplies for airport

We say: Airlines have warned before about fuel supply issues - No excuse for inaction now.

The airline boss making $496,000 a week

This CEO earned more than 270 times that of the national average.

Snags at the border: What's being done to make transtasman travel easier

Can flying the Tasman be more like a domestic trip? Don't hold your breath.

Airline giants' NZ battle: What's behind the new tactics

The airlines' owners are in a political struggle and they're competing hard in the air.

'Big Brother' in the sky: Cathay Pacific workers feel China's pressure

New York Times: Cathay Pacific is fighting for its survival.

Air NZ doubles down on Whenuapai flights, releases details

Facing pushback, Air NZ releases details of flights if Whenuapai was made open.

Flak flying over Air NZ's plans to fly from second airport in Auckland

Air NZ wants to fly from Whenuapai - Defence Minister says it needs a reality check.

Why Kiwi travellers should care about wounded Virgin Australia

A long overdue assessment of Virgin Australia operations will be finished later this year.

Why Cathay Pacific is stepping up checks on safety gear

More checks on safety equipment for airline which flies to New Zealand daily.

Air NZ and Spark deal on Airpoints with RWC streaming lure

The partnership comes as both companies wrestle with technical glitches.

Big mistake that led to Virgin's nosedive

Virgin is losing money by the millions. It's all down to one bad decision.

'This is your captain shutting up': Airline cuts annoying in-flight announcements

A sharp contrast with our national carrier.

Virgin Australia to axe 750 roles, review all routes after $370m loss

The airline recorded its seventh consecutive annual loss.