Crack appears in Air NZ plane's windscreen during flight.

The Hokitika-Christchurch flight dropped altitude over the Southern Alps.

Air New Zealand has won a fifth top award from AirlineRatings.com.

The airline is betting on luxury in a $1.2b revamp of its superjumbos

Pilots say travellers need to have confidence in Airways' digital data network.

The A380 can carry huge loads and lots of bling but has been a hard sell for Airbus.

Union and airline want to know why a clipboard was left on an engine cowling.

Samoa says the refusal to allow Virgin services shouldn't have come as a surprise.

The move will be a boost for newcomer Samoa Airways.

Business travellers want more non-stop flights and connectivity in the air

US airport employee aims to brighten up passengers' day with his antics.

Auckland Airport is working on plans to store more fuel as part of its redevelopment.

The US's oldest civil rights organisation is cautioning against flying American Airlines.

Hundreds of new airport jobs are being promised but a union has challenged the claim.

The group representing airports wants the new govt to help struggling regional operations.

Travellers suffered the audio atrocity during a journey over the South China Sea.

The man was promised champagne but served fizzy wine.

Airbus has released a new airliner which they hope will win back sales.

As flights get longer the pressure is on airlines to help passengers feel better

Air Berlin pilot performed a fly-by to mark the airline's final transatlantic flight.

James Weir imagines the infinite possibilities of an accidental in-flight dating app.

We've all whinged about cramped plane seating - and an expert warns it could be dangerous.

Wellington Airport police fined a passenger from Brisbane for smoking on a flight.

Qantas is joining the Dreamliner club, revealing its new plane in Seattle today

One of the world's most isolated, yet fascinating paradise opens as first flight lands.

These are the destinations you'd struggle to travel to, even if you wanted to.

Qantas is slowly retiring the Queen of the Skies as new planes enter its fleet.

Emirates is having to adapt to face the growing challenges of the airline industry.

All international flights were held for hours until passengers had been rescreened.

Emirates is pulling back from this country but will continue to back Team NZ.