New ZealandPassenger describes harrowing scenes before 'panicking' boy dies on flightHarrowing scenes as staff worked in vain to help the 'panicking' boy.13 Jan 01:44 AM
AirlinesAir NZ's fight against plastic takes offAirline's green chief on removing plastic and the ''race to the moon'' - electric planes.11 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelAviation industry urges Trump to end shutdownA letter signed by 34 aviation groups outlines 11 areas of major concern affecting travel.11 Jan 12:00 AM
TravelDrinking while flying: What to knowAlcohol has fueled some of the most horrific in-flight incidents in recent years.10 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandInternational flight from Auckland turns back after multiple bird strikesThe Cathay Pacific flight experienced multiple bird strikes shortly after take-off.10 Jan 06:26 AM
New ZealandFlights disrupted because air traffic controllers late for workUnion says short-staffing of air traffic controllers represents major safety concern.10 Jan 06:16 AM
TravelTransonic flight of fancy: Boeing unveils futuristic wing designsBoeing developed the concept in partnership with NASA over the past 10 years.10 Jan 12:14 AM
TravelShould you tip your cabin crew?Does this new system reduce the hallowed positions of cabin crew to flying serving staff?09 Jan 07:26 PM
TravelCoach class: Diverted Ryanair passengers given 800km bus tripThe airline offered passengers replacement buses for the remaining 770km to Greece.07 Jan 11:54 PM
TravelAir NZ flight diverted after passenger deathThe Hong Kong to Auckland flight was diverted to Cairns after a medical emergency arose.07 Jan 03:57 AM
TravelFlight attendants warned to lose weight or be groundedThe airline had apparently received complaints about "obese" cabin crew in the past.07 Jan 01:02 AM
AirlinesCathay Pacific red-faced after selling first class flight for economy pricesAirline offered return first class seats from Vietnam to USA for as low as $1000.02 Jan 07:13 AM
New ZealandBoy dies on flight from Auckland to SamoaA boy died on a Samoa Airways flight from Auckland to Samoa on Boxing Day.31 Dec 07:53 AM
AirlinesFuture of flight: Air NZ's boss on what awaits travellersThe airline is about to commit billions of dollars to new planes - what is it looking at?28 Dec 07:30 PM
AirlinesCheap Air NZ flights up for grabs todayThe national carrier has launched $19 one-way fares on its Grabaseat platform.25 Dec 09:45 PM
TravelDutch layoff: Ryanair fires all staff in NetherlandsRyanair staff based in the Netherlands face mass layoffs.19 Dec 11:00 PM
TravelVirgin Australia investigation as jet engines stop midairInquiry after a worrying incident in which both engines extinguished on an regional route.18 Dec 08:59 PM
TravelBlack passenger accuses airport worker of racismThe passenger said he was told to move out of a queue for business class passengers.17 Dec 12:00 AM
TravelPawsome: Embraer's snow leopard livery turns headsThe livery on the latest airliner has been described as "pawsome".16 Dec 10:34 PM
AirlinesNo Trump Slump for Kiwis to the USKiwi visitors are undeterred by political ructions in the US, says tourism body16 Dec 03:00 AM
TravelFlight of fancy: Air Hollywood Studio's glamorous Pan Am ExperienceThe golden era experience, in all but the actual "flying" part, is remarkably authentic.14 Dec 03:09 AM
TravelMan caught smuggling 70 live finches in hair rollersUS airport border guards seized 70 live finches on a flight from Guyana.13 Dec 11:45 PM
TravelMan arrested after trying to smuggle 'poo' on plane, it ended up being goldPassenger had "poo" taped around waste, until officers found out it was something else.13 Dec 10:21 PM
AirlinesWatch: Emirates' milestone delivery of Boeing 777-300The airline's huge 777 fleet has flown the equivalent of 8600 round trips to moon.13 Dec 10:11 PM
TravelFlight turned around after human heart left on boardSouthwest referred to the organ on flight 3606 as "a life-critical cargo shipment".13 Dec 09:30 PM
BusinessEmirates takes delivery of its last 777-300Emirates takes delivery of its last 777-300. / EmiratesWatch13 Dec 04:41 PM
AirlinesHerald Business Traveller: Best of 2018Premium trends and discoveries from 2018 including the man with the cast iron bladder.13 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelConfusion over crazy new boarding rulesThe new system will prioritise people who pay more for their seat.13 Dec 02:10 AM
New ZealandForgotten glasses: Wrong website click costs Air NZ passenger $135Passenger feels Air NZ should offer to wrap lost items itself to send back to owners.13 Dec 01:57 AM
BusinessAir NZ engineers call off Christmas strikeAir NZ engineers have called off their Christmas strike meaning that major turbulence for 120,000 travellers who'd booked their holiday getaways on the airline has been avoided. Watch12 Dec 09:07 PM
Travel'Soul Plane' actor sues American AirlinesAccording to a lawsuit, the incident caused "severe emotional distress and weeks of pain".12 Dec 08:41 PM
AirlinesUnions and Air NZ need to pick different time to disagreeStrike threatened passengers will be feeling relief but there'll be anger and wariness too12 Dec 06:33 PM
TravelFood for thought: Surprising ingredient for inflight meal confounds internetThis exotic inclusion nearly caused one passenger to choke on his inflight meal.12 Dec 03:19 AM
TravelAirline bans support animals on long flightsThe ban comes after an 84 per cent increase in incidents involving animals.12 Dec 02:00 AM
