Air NZ pilot reveals real reason you must ‘return to your allocated seat’
No, it's not so crew know where you are sitting in case of emergency.
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Air New Zealand’s Greg Foran on his biggest success - and failure
Airline's chief executive shares his predictions and big hopes for 2024.
Air NZ schedules additional flights for stranded Christmas passengers
Wild weather has delayed and cancelled flights throughout the country today.
Christmas mayhem: Auckland motorway crash causes traffic build-up
And for Kiwis flying to their Xmas destination, here are tips to make the trip easier.
AKL Airport reveals busiest day to fly this summer and how to prepare
Auckland Airport has hired extra staff to assist travellers.
'Zero tolerance' this Christmas: Air NZ safety chief on unruly passenger problem
The airline is recording nearly 50 incidents of unruly behaviour a week.
This was the most watched movie on Air NZ flights in 2023
Travellers watched one film 176,000 times this year.
Watch: Are these the funkiest flyers to touch down in NZ this year?
There's been a surge into the US and for Air New Zealand. 2024 will be a big one.
Unruly Air NZ passengers spark Christmas crackdown on behaviour
Airline deals with about 200 reports of problem passengers every month.
Fuel rationing for Christmas: Bad batch of avgas hits airlines again
Airlines forced to cut back on taking on fuel in capital after another bad batch found.
Low cloud grounds flights at Wellington Airport
There will be delays and cancellations - passengers are advised to check with airlines.
Air NZ to carry 1.7m passengers this Christmas; busiest day revealed
The carrier says it is expecting to carry over one million domestic passengers.
Air NZ faces tougher year, data shows air fares fall
Airline bracing for a tough second half, gets Wamos back to bolster fleet.
Air NZ dials in high-speed Wi-Fi: The dos and don'ts of in-flight internet
All-you-can-stream Wi-Fi is welcome, but there's one thing you won't be allowed to do.
Air NZ will use Starlink for free internet onboard domestic aircraft.
A closer look at the details of Air NZ's new announcement – the installation of Starlink systems on domestic aircraft to provide fast, free internet on-board.
Auckland Airport's new transport hub
Auckland Airport unveils its plans for its new transport hub. Opening from next year, the 70,000sq m building will cost $300 million. Video / Auckland Airport
Game-changer: Air NZ's new free offering on domestic flights
The airline says installing the satellite-based system is a no-brainer.
Opening of Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport Hotel
The Te Arikinui Pullman Hotel Auckland Airport Hotel has opened after 4 years of construction. Video / Auckland Airport
Airlines reveal the busiest day to fly this Christmas
Flying on one of these days? You may want to arrive at the airport extra early.
Fran O’Sullivan: Indra Nooyi says it’s time to get a plan for New Zealand
The country needs a fix — international businesswoman Indra Nooyi has some suggestions.
Tesla of the skies: Small battery plane a giant leap for Air NZ
Airline says order a major milestone in journey to carbon zero.
Air NZ's new battery planes - how far will they fly?
Ailrline will initially operate aircraft as a cargo-only option for NZ Post.
Grounded: Parts problem forces Air NZ to cancel some regional flights
Airline says it identified an issue with a sensor in six of its Q300s.
Festive and the furious: Air NZ's Xmas ad not for nervous flyers
'All stunts are performed by professionals.'
Air NZ's new ad not for nervous flyers
The festive and the furious: Air NZ's Christmas advert not for nervous flyers. Video / Air New Zealand
Which airline holds power over the Tasman?
An application to regulators has shone a light on the post-Covid market.
The Herald reviews Air New Zealand's new snack menu
Got the mid-flight munchies? Here are the new Air NZ snacks taking off soon!
Fly in soon to Invercargill's Sir Tim Shadbolt terminal
Travellers to Invercargill will soon be arriving through the Tim Shadbolt terminal.
Air NZ-Virgin Australia codeshare: What will happen to competition?
A look at why the two airlines are making up after a bitter bust-up five years ago.
Air New Zealand simulator centre fire could set back pilot training
Pilot training has been a pinch point for the airline's recovery.
Police called as passengers pulled from Air NZ plane, face flight ban
Two passengers were removed from the Wellington to Auckland flight.
Hooking up again: Virgin Australia and Air NZ get cosy on the Tasman again
Codeshare makes it easier for Virgin passengers to fly around Aotearoa.
Two Air NZ passengers mistakenly took each other's bags. The reunion was Kiwi as
Two people who mistakenly took the wrong bags went to great lengths to return the luggage.
How to make an electric plane
Auckland Airport is the latest NZ business to get on the advisory board of Sweden's Heart Aerospace. Video / Heart Aerospace