The world's largest planemaker is counting on its single-aisle 737 to bolster results this year.

Passenger revenue in the first six months of Air New Zealand's financial year has fallen sharply.

American Airlines is getting rid of seat-back screens in its new fleet of domestic Boeing aircraft.

A critically ill mum wanted her son to still enjoy a trip to Splash Planet by giving her seat to her husband, but Jetstar wanted an extra $248.

More airlines are signing up for a new, no-frills cabin class ranked lower than economy - and while the fares will be rock-bottom, the provisions are pretty grim.

Stockmarket drops amid light trading.

Airways New Zealand says air traffic volumes are up 11 per cent from this time last year.

Qatar Airways is putting the finishing touches on its launch party to celebrate its new service to Auckland.

Qatar Airways is using the plane with the biggest range for the longest flight from Doha to Auckland.

The tourism industry's biggest challenge is coping with record growth and finding ways to fund infrastructure.

Mediocre weather means more Kiwis than usual have been planning overseas trips and low fares out today will see those numbers increase, says an agent.

United Airlines is pulling back on its non-stop service between Auckland and San Francisco, instead making it a seasonal route.

Air travellers should give themselves plenty of time to catch their flights today during what is expected to be the busiest weekend of the year, says Auckland Airport.

Auckland Airport has come in at the bottom of a list of Australasia's most punctual airports, with Wellington not far behind. UK-based

Less than 80 per cent of Air New Zealand's flights were on-schedule in 2016, according to a recent international study.

Airline profits are poised to fall from last year's peak as final tallies are likely to show orders trailing shipments.

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Air New Zealand has scored second in a list of airlines with the best safety record in 2016.

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Jetstar will stop flying from direct between Wellington and Melbourne due to a lack of demand, the airline announced today.

New Zealand shares rose on light volume, with A2 Milk Co, Z Energy and Air New Zealand all gaining, while Freightways dropped. The

Auckland Airport has introduced its first mobile self-service check-in kiosks to prepare for an anticipated record number of international visitors this summer.

Airbus's troubled A380 "superjumbo" has suffered a fresh blow with the pan-European plane-maker delaying delivery of a dozen of the giant airliners.

Korean Air Lines said it will allow crew members to "readily use stun guns" to manage violent passengers.

The $10 billion spend-up on overseas travel is forecast continue but rising oil prices and slowing house price rises could dent demand.

The latest Chinese airline to fly to Auckland has landed as passenger numbers leap past 18 million a year.

First class passengers on Emirates night flights will be moisturised as they sleep by new pyjamas infused with sea kelp.

Air New Zealand will operate services to a second airport in Tokyo from next year.

Zhejiang Rifa Holding Group said it has acceptances for 59 per cent of Airwork Holdings in its partial takeover of the business.

Falling passenger demand for the Auckland-Norfolk Island service has led Air New Zealand to pull out of the route.