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Koru Lounge crunch: 'I wish I had been turned down'
Travellers have shared their views on demand for Auckland Airport's Koru Lounge.
Launch within 'weeks': Virgin Galactic catches up in new space race
Sir Richard is in a race with billionaires to be the first to send tourists to space.
'Second-class citizen': Flyer fury at Koru lounge crunch
The squeeze on lounges make them like a shopping mall foodcourt says one flyer.
Koru Club craziness: We're full, passengers diverted
Boom in premium travel sees some passengers bumped to alternative airport lounge.
Family refused flight after autistic son's 'meltdown'
A family with two autistic sons were denied boarding on an American Airlines flight.
These are the in-flight extras worth paying for
If you're flying long haul, these options are worth splashing out on.
Caught on camera: Jet's nail-biting, sideways take-off in storm
This is why drinks are served on board aircraft after take-off.
'Don't give a s***': Potty training parent divides opinion mid flight
This passenger let her toddler use a potty mid flight – and it's revolted the internet.
Pilot crashed in simulator, Air NZ has to pay him $20,000
ERA says Air NZ didn't act in good faith to pilot stood down after crashing simulator.
Medical event: Qantas flight to Wellington turns around
Passenger had a "medical issue" 30 minutes into flight from Melbourne, says airline.
Outlook for airlines through Auckland this summer
The surge in travel continues but rising fuel prices may bite next year.
World's first flight on recycled fuel touches down in London
The first commercial flight to be powered by recycled fuel has arrived in London.
Hong Kong baggage handlers caught giving luggage a beating
Baggage handlers caught throwing suitcases and fragile boxes at Hong Kong airport.
Mayday: United Airlines emergency landing closes Sydney roads
A United Airlines flight has landed at Sydney Airport after an emergency mayday call.
'Evil algorithms': Airlines are splitting up families for profit
Airlines called out for splitting up families on flights to pay more.
Revealed: Auckland Airport's $100m plan to tackle traffic
The airport hopes measures will unclog traffic that has marred travel during summer peaks.
Watch: Miracle in Micronesia as US Navy rescue plane at sea
After the airliner crashed into the water, holidaying US marines swooped to the rescue.
Boeing's Jumbo birthday as the 747 turns fifty
Watch our video to hear Captain on what made the 747 so special
Air NZ flight chaos as fog blankets Christchurch
Travellers are advised to defer flights and warned of contact centre congestion.
Richard Branson came within 'seconds' of death on the Alps
The adventurous billionaire had a close call on Mount Blanc.
These 12 hidden aircraft features will change the way you fly
Things you'll be amazed to find on your aircraft.
Cockpit Confidential pilot declares 'airport lounge crisis'
The US pilot noted on his website that the airport lounge is under siege.
Why it could get more expensive to fly to Bali
The cut to services will reduce competition to the increasingly popular holiday hotspot.
Cut price air deal: Rome return for $999
Other deals include London return for $1099 and Bali return for $599.
Plane crashes and lands in Pacific lagoon
Plane came in very low as it was attempting to land at the Chuuk Island airport.
Man who fell to earth: Bowie's secret fear of flying
David Bowie was a pretty fly cat, who never let his fear of flying get him down.
Late passenger tackled after heroic runway dash
The would-be passenger made a dramatic dash onto the tarmac.
Air NZ warned to 'pull up their socks' after Fly My Sky expansion
Small airline has plans to enter the Northland market.
Watch: Flying in vintage plane that helped launch Hawaiian Airlines
A tiny airplane was used to prove the safety of flying in Hawaii.
Near miss: Air Canada's brush with catastrophe caught on camera
Air Canada's potentially "catastrophic" incident was caught on camera.
Air NZ's new uniform: What we want to see on the runway
As Air NZ contemplates a new look, we speak to Viva's Dan Ahwa on what we want to see.