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'Help is coming': Women, children and elderly to be evacuated first from New Caledonia
French authorities say an operation to clear the main road was successful.

Airline urges passengers to pack this specific item in their hand luggage
Do it, or you might regret it.

'They are royals': US fugitive flies Meghan, Prince Harry around Nigeria for free
The Sussexes were flown around Nigeria by an airline CEO who is wanted by US authorities.

Singapore Airlines surprises staff with early mid-year bonus
The airline is rewarding its staff generously following a year of unprecedented success.

Making memories at NZ luxury lodges
The new boss has a simple philosophy: meet the high expectations of the uber-wealthy.

Noumea airport in New Caledonia closed until Tuesday - Air New Zealand
Air NZ says it has no option but to cancel flights scheduled for Saturday and Monday.

Boeing supplier laying off staff after production of troubled 737s slows
The key Boeing supplier makes the fuselages for its popular 737 Max aircraft.

Where Kiwis are heading next on holidays
The cost-of-living crunch is grounding some travellers but others are flying high.

Destinations making the biggest return with Kiwi tourists revealed by NZ Travel Stats
Newly published travel figures show a big shift in movements across the NZ border.

Noumea airport grounds all flights
Blockades erected at the island's roads, travellers trapped during unrest.

Girlfriend forced to fly economy while boyfriend splashes out on first class flights
Couples who travel together, stay together. Unless one of you earns a bigger paycheck.

Travel’s big bounce: Tourist numbers recovering and Kiwis are taking off
Last year's soggy tourism recovery is a drag on the economy, says Kiwibank.

Airlines fight 'junk fees' rule, sue US government for right to charge seat selection
Airlines strike back in the war on hidden fees.

Woman reveals shocking amount spent taking her dog on a 1-month Italy trip
The 23-year-old said the four-figure expense was "totally worth it".

'Lolly scramble' Stranded Kiwis pay thousands for Vanuatu charter fares home
94 lucky travellers they were able to fly home on a charter flight from Espiritu Santo.

Will international flights get cheaper? Air NZ CEO and Auckland Airport respond
Bosses from the airline and the airport reveal whether Kiwis can hope for a fall in fares.

Soaring airfares: International prices up 7.2% in a month
Sliding accommodation prices provide some good news for travellers.

Hundreds of passengers stranded as Air Vanuatu liquidation confirmed
Plagued by technical faults for months, the airline filed for insolvency on Monday.

Air rage: Wild scenes on flight as argument over seat turns violent
Flight BR08 erupted in violence over a reported misunderstanding over seating.

Flight Centre survey finds what business travellers want
Data provides insights for providers of services for travellers.

'What more can I do?' Qantas rejects stricken passenger’s ‘compassionate’ refund claim
A stricken former pilot was shocked to hear he did not qualify for 'compassionate' terms.

Does Jetstar still owe you compensation? Airline admits 'letting down' travellers
Jetstar admits to failing to compensate Kiwi travellers, despite legal requirements.

Flight delayed? Air NZ reveal the most common reason for late flights
The cause is behind one-third of delayed flights, Air NZ's Chief Operating Officer says.

This airport hasn't lost a piece of luggage is 30 years. Here's how it does it
The staff don't see the streak as remarkable but say it's just a job well done.

Switcheroo: New face at the top of House of Travel is industry veteran
The industry veteran is replacing Bruce Parton.

Transtasman passengers hit by Qantas ‘ghost flights’ in line for $500 in compo
Airline ordered to pay A$120m after 'falling short' over flight disruption.

Aussie airport auction: Wedding dress, Lionel Messi’s autograph among oddest lost listings
There are also more than 120 bottles of duty free liquor, absentmindedly left at the gate.

House insurance, Qantas sale and Watercare deal | Focus Morning Bulletin May 6, 2024
Insurance costs for houses rise, Qantas launches global sale and Aucklanders dodge 26 per cent water rates hike in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Air New Zealand longhaul fleet faces years of disruption
Airlines around the world faced with delays in repairing planes and getting new ones.