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Air wars: Virgin fires back at Air NZ with more flights
More seats across the Tasman could lead to lower fares.
Why airlines love premium class passengers
Just 5 per cent of passengers travel in business class or better.
Air ambulance's secret sideline carrying celebrities
Air Wanganui flies celebrities around NZ as well as providing a vital health service.
Winston Aldworth: could airline beds in Economy be on the horizon?
I've always thought it'd be neat to replace Economy Class seating with a capsule hotel.
New Jetstar boss - what's the plan for New Zealand?
Qantas veteran Gareth Evans has lost the tie and is heading Jetstar.
Watch: Inside Airbus passenger sleeping area in cargo hold
New sleeping areas being developed for planes would be welcomed by long-haul passengers.
Pooch protection: New airline scheme to keep pets safe
Millions of animals are transported by airlines a year and a new code is being introduced
Tony Marks: End of another affair
Death of one-sided romance with Virgin inevitable, writes Tony Marks.
Qantas blunder in Christchurch leaves couple stranded
Couple furious after airline refused to let them board flight for non-existent reason.
Flights grounded at airbase after drone near-miss
Near miss disrupts operations at Whenuapai Air Force base.
Air NZ named among best airlines in the world
Air New Zealand has come in second best in the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards.
Jilted Virgin left wondering: When airline relations sour
The looming split between Air NZ and Virgin could lead to lower fares if capacity remains.
Air Chathams' Whanganui success may help Kapiti
Air Chathams may soon provide flights between Kapiti and Auckland.
The seven year itch: Air New Zealand-Virgin marriage over
The Australian airline says it could compete with a former partner using its budget arm.
New airline battle lines across the Tasman: Filling a superjumbo gap
Traditional rivals are filling the gap left by Emirates transtasman flights from Auckland.
Suite as: Luxury on Singapore Airlines A380
Airline suites are usually for the rich, but Herald Business Traveller got to try one.
Air NZ has cachet with Chinese flyers
Scott Carr became the regional general manager in 2016.
Inside a Qantas A330 Business Class flight from Auckland to Sydney
A looks inside a Qantas A330 Business Class flight from Auckland to Sydney.
17-hour economy 'hell'? You haven't seen anything yet
Flying with Qantas looks set to become rather, well, interesting.
What Air NZ's new marathon flight means to tourism
Tourism chiefs say the new Auckland-Chicago service will be a boost for NZ
Analysis: Auckland to Chicago - why good things take time
Chicago has been on Air New Zealand's radar for years but demand and planes are here now.
Chicago here we come - Air NZ confirms plans for direct flights
The airline will start flights to the US mid-west hub using a Dreamliner
Where to next: Air NZ makes big call on new 17-hour flight
All will be revealed on Wednesday night with the 17-hour flight to Chicago a hot tip.
Airline's $13,700 offer for woman to give up seat
Woman was reluctant to give up her seat, but then airline brought out the big guns.
Qantas' Perth-London flight arrives at Heathrow
Aviation history has been made with the landing of the first scheduled flight to link Australia and Britain. Footage courtesy of Qantas
Bryan Gould: Air NZ must be told marooning towns not part of plan
COMMENT: A bumper profit is not the only criterion of success.
Watch: Qantas Perth to London direct lands at Heathrow
Does this 14,500km flight feel any longer than a regular one-stop service?
Touchdown: Qantas flight from Perth to London lands
More than 200 passengers have landed at Heathrow after a 17-hour Qantas flight.
Marathon Qantas flight from Perth to London on schedule
Qantas says the historic flight is a game changer for the airline and Australia
Inside the Qantas lounge to limber up for marathon flight
Qantas opens a premium lounge in Perth aimed at busting jet lag for marathon flight.
Big Read: Flying long - the growth of ultra-marathon flights
More 17-hour plus flights are on the radar and should be good news for Kiwis.
Airline industry's nomads prepare for next mission after NZ
The Portuguese lease airline can pick up assignments at short notice.
Portuguese airline wants to cut back plastic
Moves are under way to cut back on the 5 million tonnes of waste airlines produce a year.