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What pilots look out for as passengers
Pilots and crew have revealed what they look out for when they're in the cabin.

Flight check: Palmerston North to Auckland
Alexander Robertson flies from Palmerston North to Auckland aboard NZ5110.

Watch: Where the Qantas Dreamliner crew sleep
Qantas boss says Dreamliner debut comes after some tough calls during a turbulent decade.

Air NZ, Virgin Aust boost flights to Brisbane
With the departure of Emirates from Auckland-Brisbane other airlines are boosting flights.

Hot Samsung phone delays Air NZ flight
A passenger said the phone owner had been worried it was about to explode.

Seven-hour flight ends up where it started
British Airways flight from Berlin to Heathrow turned around leaving 180 people stranded.

Inside the remodelled Singapore Airlines A380 heading to Auckland next year
Inside the remodelled Singapore Airlines A380 heading to Auckland next year. Video / Supplied

Flight check: Auckland to Bangkok
Andrew Stone checks out Thai Airways new Boeing 787-9 from Auckland to Bangkok.

Flight check: Brisbane to Auckland
Imran Ali travelled from Brisbane to Auckland on Emirates Airbus A380-800.

Former flight attendant reveals crew secrets
A former flight attendant has revealed what really happens behind passengers' backs.

Little known rule could get you upgraded
This little-known fact could get you into first class without any cunning plan or bribes.

Auckland-Manila non-stop boost to travel
Philippine Airlines launches non-stop flights between Auckland and Manila.

Flight attendant's seating tips
If you want the very best service on your next flight, these are the seats to book.

North Korea may be declared no-fly zone after missile test
The latest launch came within sight of a Cathay Pacific Airways passenger plane.

Air NZ and Singapore Air's big play
Air NZ and Singapore Air battle long haul competition with more flights through Changi

Air NZ flight to Buenos Aires dumps fuel, returns
Flight ANZ30 to Buenos Aires has returned to Auckland.

Revealed: What causes air rage
Drugs and alcohol are often involved when passengers behave badly.

Flight check: Napier to Auckland
Winston Aldworth flies aboard Jetstar's JQ352 from Napier to Auckland.

Cathay Pacific launches first direct link flight between Christchurch and Hong Kong
Cathay Pacific's first direct link flight from Hong Kong landed in Christchurch this morning. Supplied by Campbell and Co.

Zuckerberg's sister in first class nightmare
Sister of Facebook billionaire says she felt "disgusted and degraded" by fellow passenger.

Flight check: Dunedin to Auckland
Gordon Gillan flies aboard Air New Zealand's NZ672 from Dunedin to Auckland.

Cathay Pacific flies to new territory in NZ
Cathay's summer flights are the first direct link between the South Island and Hong Kong.

Flight check: Bangkok to Auckland
Helen van Berkel flies with Thai Airways from Bangkok to Auckland.

Air NZ goes year-round to Adelaide with a Dreamliner
Air New Zealand is using its Dreamliner year-round between Auckland and Adelaide.

Tony Potter: Angels in the air
Tony Potter sees the calm efficiency of cabin crew in an emergency.

Insurance warning following Bali chaos
Travellers need to take insurance as soon as they book tickets say insurers.