BDBDAirlinesKey talks to Air NZ about pricy faresJohn Key has spoken to Air NZ about its expensive regional airfares after the government-controlled carrier's profits rose for a third year in a row.27 Aug 02:31 AM
Airlines747: Is its number up?In its heyday, the Boeing 747 was hailed for its fuel efficiency but comparatively now is a gas guzzler, consuming fuel at the rate of 10 tonnes an hour, writes Grant Bradley.26 Aug 05:00 PM
AirlinesAir NZ profit taking offAir New Zealand is set to announce a sharp increase in profit this week which the airline will welcome as a shift in focus from the negative publicity that has hit it this year.24 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandCabin crew help seriously ill grandadWhen Air NZ cabin crew came across a man lying who'd collapsed outside Auckland Airport on Saturday, they knew exactly what to do.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFlight struck by 'massive ball of light'An Air New Zealand flight was struck by lightning two minutes before it was due to land in Auckland this morning.14 Aug 06:48 AM
AirlinesSpending by tourists continues to surgeTotal visitor spending in New Zealand grew by 11 per cent to $7.1 billion in the past year, driven by strong growth from the United States, Germany and China.14 Aug 12:29 AM
New Zealand1000 at-risk persons flown to NZInternational airlines flew more than 1000 at-risk or ineligible people into New Zealand in a year, Immigration New Zealand figures reveal.13 Aug 05:00 PM
AirlinesAir NZ - Singapore alliance welcomedThe strategic alliance between Air NZ and Singapore Airlines has been approved and will result in 100,000 extra seats a year on the Auckland-Singapore route.07 Aug 11:11 PM
New ZealandPlanes' actions unsettle eyewitness"I did think, 'that's a bit close for comfort'." An airliner about to land at Auckland climbed sharply to avoid a potential collision with another plane taking off.06 Aug 07:53 PM
AirlinesAir NZ needs better plans, says criticAn Air New Zealand passenger who was left stranded in Hawaii last week says he is surprised the airline hasn't made more recommendations, after an investigation into the incident.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAir NZ: 'Valuable lessons learned'Air NZ will set up a special team to fly overseas to deal with large scale passenger disruptions following a review into the stranding of 227 passengers in Hawaii for days.06 Aug 05:56 AM
AirlinesA350 v Dreamliner: How they stack upAviation reporter Grant Bradley compares the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and its new arch-rival, the Airbus A350XWB.06 Aug 03:36 AM
New ZealandCrew too drunk for flightAir New Zealand passengers stranded for days in Hawaii are "gobsmacked" at revelations crew were out drinking, making them unfit for duty if the plane had been made airworthy.01 Aug 05:00 PM
AirlinesCrew drunk during delayAir NZ crew assigned to fly stranded passengers home from Hawaii are understood to have been too drunk to go on duty at one stage even if their plane had been airworthy.01 Aug 05:49 AM
New ZealandPassengers 'shot' with tirednessAs weary passengers from Air New Zealand Flight NZ09 came though the arrival gates at Auckland Airport yesterday, more stories emerged of their 56-hour ordeal.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We weren't on a beach'Frustrated passengers have slammed Air NZ for poor customer service, lack of communication and sympathy, as another plane is delayed overnight in Hong Kong.30 Jul 07:55 AM
New ZealandInside the Air NZ strandingThe 227 passengers who boarded Air New Zealand Flight 09 in Honolulu on a balmy Saturday night were expecting to land in Auckland about nine hours later.29 Jul 09:54 PM
New ZealandStranded passengers offered $1000Air New Zealand has issued an "unreserved apology" to 227 passengers caught up in a two day delay from Hawaii, and offered $1000 compensation.29 Jul 06:08 AM
New ZealandFaulty indicator delays Air NZ flightA faulty indication system prompted Air New Zealand pilots to abort take-off during departure from Hawaii last night.28 Jul 07:57 AM
AirlinesMixed profits tipped for earnings seasonAnalysts have mixed views on the outlook for the upcoming earnings season as some of NZ's biggest and most widely held firms prepare to report their annual results.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAir NZ staffer on meth chargeA flight attendant who worked for Air New Zealand for 24 years has been charged with bringing 25 grams of methamphetamine, with a street value of $581, into the country.24 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDrugs hidden in uniformA flight attendant who worked for Air New Zealand for 24 years has been charged with bringing methamphetamine into the country concealed in his uniform jacket.24 Jul 06:40 AM
AirlinesBoeing to fix Air NZ's Dreamliner snagsAir NZ's Dreamliner will need modifications to equipment including the "last line of defence" that provides back-up power in the remote event of a dual engine failure.15 Jul 07:40 PM
AirlinesEmirates plans to double super jumbo fleetEmirates is about to put its 50th Airbus A380 into service and plans to almost double its fleet of the super jumbo within the next three years.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFog blankets AucklandThick fog has blanketed Auckland city this morning, affecting domestic and international flights and making driving through the city a short-sighted experience.13 Jul 08:24 PM
New ZealandNew plane for dream destinationsThe arrival of Air NZ's first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner does not herald the start of lower airfares - but travellers will get access to new international destinations.12 Jul 01:33 AM
AirlinesAir NZ's Dreamliner touches downAir New Zealand's long anticipated Dreamliner has touched down at Auckland Airport.11 Jul 05:37 AM
AirlinesInside Air NZ's DreamlinerSeated in the middle of economy with four seats to either side, my view outside the window couldn't be clearer.10 Jul 06:51 AM
New ZealandAlarm at pilots' behaviourPassengers on board an Air NZ flight from Perth to Auckland are alarmed at the behaviour of the pilots, which lead to the captain locking his co-pilot out of the cockpit.07 Jul 05:46 AM
New ZealandPassenger dies on Air NZ flight a KiwiThe woman who died aboard an Air New Zealand flight late last week was a New Zealander.06 Jul 07:28 AM
New ZealandMid-air drama on Air NZ flightTwo Air New Zealand pilots were stood down and their cabin crew offered counselling after a frightening mid-air incident on a packed transtasman flight.05 Jul 05:00 PM
