Employment'Offensive' Air NZ email costs jobAn Air NZ flight attendant has been sacked after mistakenly sending a "highly derogatory and offensive" email about an Air NZ manager to the man himself.05 May 04:00 PM
AirlinesLower fares 'unlikely' if Air NZ plan approvedA partnership between Air New Zealand and Australian airline Virgin Blue that could result in up to 80 more flights across the Tasman each week is unlikely to deliver cheaper fares, aviation experts say.03 May 04:00 PM
AirlinesCheaper flights tipped as Air NZ unveils Virgin Blue allianceA proposed Tasman alliance between rivals Air New Zealand and Virgin Blue has both companies promising lower fares.03 May 03:30 AM
New ZealandLarge crowd greets first UK flightThe first flight back from London after disruptions from volcanic ash has landed at Auckland airport.22 Apr 08:28 PM
EmploymentGovt considers buying firm to finish Hercules upgradeThe Govt is considering taking over Safe Air in Blenheim so the air force can finish having its five C-130 Hercules upgraded.20 Apr 08:27 PM
AirlinesAir NZ skirts $3b ash falloutThe eruption is unlikely to have inflicted significant financial pain on Air NZ, analysts say.19 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandTravellers staring at two-week waitNZ passengers trying to fly to Europe are expected to be stranded here for at least two weeks.19 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandAirport shutdowns disrupt UK supply chainAir traffic could return to half its normal level in Europe if clouds dissipate overnight, EU officials have said.19 Apr 04:17 AM
New ZealandFree trip home for Air NZ passengers who can't waitAir NZ has started flying passengers home from stopovers if they are unwilling or unable to wait for ash to clear over Europe.18 Apr 10:22 PM
EmploymentCosts literally sky highIt may have become apparent from my first half dozen blogs, that I am a fan of puns in my headlines.18 Apr 08:30 PM
New ZealandFlightless Kiwis stranded - travel bans extendedMore than 2000 passengers are stuck in NZ as airports remain closed until at least 7am tomorrow.18 Apr 04:50 AM
AirlinesHave your food and eat it, tooFor most of us, airline food conjures up far-from-appetising images of soggy omelettes, insipid veges and reheated meat.17 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandAsh big threat to jet enginesEnhanced engine technology has magnified the risk of fatal damage to aircraft flying into volcanic ash clouds, writes Mathew Dearnaley.16 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandRandom drug, alcohol checks for pilotsNZ pilots are to be randomly checked to ensure they are telling the truth about any past drug and alcohol convictions.13 Apr 12:40 AM
