New ZealandDelayed 42 hours and nowhere to stayPassengers are stranded as all nearby accommodation is booked out for Adele.25 Mar 06:01 AM
AirlinesTech to enable faster aircraft boardingBritish Airways is rolling out technology using facial recognition.24 Mar 09:25 PM
TravelDrunk pilot passed out in cockpitA pilot a bottle of vodka before taking control of a plane with 105 people on board.23 Mar 04:14 AM
TravelJet tumbles 3000m in wake turbulenceThe wake of an A380 may have caused a private jet to roll five times mid-flight.23 Mar 02:50 AM
AirlinesAirport security clampdown 'the biggest in 10 years'NZ travellers are stuck in the middle, as the UL22 Mar 06:47 AM
TravelTrump Shuttle - and other airline flopsTrump pledged to create "the best transportation system of any kind in the entire world."21 Mar 08:40 PM
World'Terror threat' sees laptops bannedUK to ban electronic devices on UK-bound flights from Middle East.21 Mar 04:15 PM
Travel'I'll never use an airline blanket again'Comedian Nicole Byer opened her airline blanket to a shocking discovery: a poo.21 Mar 01:21 AM
TravelFlight attendant recreates 'Toxic' vidAn Air Asia X flight attendant has become an internet sensation for his Britney impersonation.20 Mar 09:30 PM
TravelThe eight airlines that offer free WiFiWith in-flight Wi-Fi increasingly provided by airlines, some are even giving it away for free.20 Mar 03:00 AM
AirlinesThe Kiwi business class boomKiwis are travelling business class in bigger numbers as prices come down17 Mar 04:00 PM
AirlinesBusiness class battle: Arms race heats upAirlines are battling it out in the premium cabins of planes with Gulf carriers in particular laying on the bling.17 Mar 03:39 AM
TravelOver-weight and over hereLiz French wants to see airline passengers lighten up on the baggage.16 Mar 04:00 PM
AirlinesReturn flights to London less than $1000Auckland to London return flights are being advertised for less than $1000.15 Mar 08:07 AM
TravelAirline gives free upgrades, if you're niceA British airline has promised to give free seat upgrades to "nice" people.14 Mar 11:58 PM
AirlinesPassport-free travel between Oz and NZAccess between countries 'should be like a domestic flight', says Qantas boss.14 Mar 10:59 PM
TravelWhy plane windows are roundIt's hard to imagine aircraft having ungainly square windows - but they once did.14 Mar 10:01 PM
AirlinesDeal puts Colombia on NZ radarA deal to allow for 14 flights a week to Colombia has been signed and more agreements are in the pipeline.14 Mar 09:37 PM
AirlinesHow safe is flying for 3.8b travellers?Some measures of air safety have gone backwards, but the risk of being in a plane crash continues to fall.13 Mar 10:49 PM
TravelWhy do planes have to fly so high?The majority of air passengers have never questioned why the traditional flight altitude is 35,000ft.12 Mar 11:00 PM
TravelPlane diverted over blanket costA passenger threatened to "take somebody behind the woodshed" over the cost of an in-flight blanket.12 Mar 08:43 PM
TravelBest value airlines for legroom revealedLegroom is at a premium - here are the airlines that offer you the most space for the best price.07 Mar 09:36 PM
AirlinesBig spend to revamp air traffic controlAirways is revamping its 17-year-old system to cope with more air traffic and save its customers up to $84m.06 Mar 10:00 PM
AirlinesMonster engines for longest flightUltra long distance airliners need a lot of fuel to reach their destination and engines powerful enough to get all that weight off the ground.06 Mar 02:00 AM
TravelWhy no WiFi? Travellers fretWhen it comes to travel, Internet access has never been more ubiquitous - or more underwhelming.02 Mar 09:47 PM
AirlinesMH370: NZ trial for new tracking systemAirways NZ will trial a satellite system that continually tracks planes across vast ocean areas.02 Mar 12:36 AM
AirlinesEmirates' superjumbo conquers routeEmirates says the double-decker A380 has added to the success of its Auckland to Dubai service.01 Mar 09:31 PM
TravelStowaway mouse causes flight delayA British Airways flight was delayed for hours because a mouse was spotted on the plane.01 Mar 08:01 PM
TravelFamily barred from Jetstar flightA mum says her two-year-old's tantrum caused Jetstar to ban her family from their return flight.01 Mar 01:29 AM
TravelWant an upgrade? This easy hack can helpBy booking through Alaska Airlines, you could fly first class on Qantas with an economy price tag.28 Feb 11:30 PM
TravelHow to stay comfy in cattle classStuck at the back of the plane? Here are some ways to fly economy in style.27 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland's full! Tourists sleep at maraeAbout 50 elderly US tourists had to stay at a marae after their flight was cancelled.27 Feb 05:13 PM
TravelThe most complicated boarding system ever?American Airlines has unveiled plans for a new "simplified" boarding process - but it's not really that simple at all.27 Feb 07:20 AM
TravelFliers share terrifying turbulence talesFliers have revealed the terrifying moments when they've been slammed against the cabin ceiling or heard grown men screaming, on a number of online forums.26 Feb 10:49 PM
