AirlinesBusiest summer ever for NZ's skiesAirways New Zealand says air traffic volumes are up 11 per cent from this time last year.16 Jan 10:27 PM
TravelShould planes have women-only seats?Air India is preparing to introduce women-only seats to reduce sexual misconduct on flights.16 Jan 12:30 AM
AirlinesAuckland-Doha: The world's longest routeQatar Airways is growing rapidly and about to launch services to Auckland on what will be the world's longest route.13 Jan 07:56 PM
TravelShould flight attendants be armed?Forty per cent of airlines have diverted a flight due to an unruly passenger in the past 12 months. How are airlines keeping you safe?12 Jan 10:17 PM
AirlinesBoeing jumbo-jet era ending in USUnited Airlines plans to fly its last Boeing Co. 747 jumbo jet late this year, retiring its largest air planes.12 Jan 03:00 AM
TravelTigerair grounds all Bali flightsTigerair has cancelled all flights to Bali, after a sudden rule change by the Indonesian Government.12 Jan 02:20 AM
TravelBest and worst-performing airlines revealedFly on the wrong airline and your odds of a delay are as high as 55 per cent; choose the right one and that number shrinks way down to just 11 per cent.11 Jan 10:19 PM
WorldFamily booted off Jetstar flightSocial media users are lashing out at Jetstar Australia after a family was kicked off a flight from Bali to Adelaide - but the airline is standing by its decision.11 Jan 06:56 AM
WorldPlane make emergency landing after seagull hits engineA pilot informed British tourists that a seagull had hit an aircraft's engine while holding its "remains" in a plastic bag.10 Jan 11:12 PM
TravelMan takes on Qantas over broken in-flight TVAn irate passenger has demanded AU$100 in compensation from Qantas because he was forced to suffer through a 10-hour flight with a broken in-flight entertainment system.10 Jan 02:09 AM
TravelThe world's hottest flight attendants?Forget jet lag, these flight attendants live lavish lives of luxury.09 Jan 09:50 PM
New ZealandUS shooting: Kiwi pilot lands at airportA NZ pilot who landed at Fort Lauderdale just before the shooting says aircraft security is an issue with hundreds of 'unscreened' people gaining access to aircraft.06 Jan 09:21 PM
AirlinesJet-buying binge slows downAirline profits are poised to fall from last year's peak as final tallies are likely to show orders trailing shipments.05 Jan 06:45 PM
AirlinesAir NZ second safest airlineAir New Zealand has scored second in a list of airlines with the best safety record in 2016.04 Jan 02:30 AM
AirlinesNo charges over San Fran flight diversionWATCH: As new video surfaces, the man whose behaviour led to a San Francisco-bound flight being diverted to Auckland will not be prosecuted.03 Jan 03:39 AM
WorldLines out the door at Sydney AirportHuge lines are snaking out of the Virgin Australia terminal at Sydney Airport this morning. Travellers are warned to allow extra time.03 Jan 02:04 AM
WorldPilot found drunk passed out in cockpitPolice claim a pilot who allegedly passed out aboard a Boeing 737 bound for Mexico was more than three times the legal limit.02 Jan 08:09 PM
AirlinesPassenger's 'racist rant' diverts flightPassenger complained to attendant about New Year's Day flight seating arrangements - then things got nasty.02 Jan 02:09 AM
WorldBoeing expected to take over MH370 searchA former US crash investigator believes that Boeing will take the lead in a new privately funded search for missing MH370.01 Jan 09:45 PM
AirlinesRolls-Royce: the future of flight is electricIs aircraft powered by fans the next revolution in aviation?01 Jan 07:30 PM
LifestyleSecrets airline passengers don't knowAnd reveal the reason why you should always wear shoes.30 Dec 11:11 PM
AirlinesKiwis spend $10b on overseas tripsThe $10 billion spend-up on overseas travel is forecast continue but rising oil prices and slowing house price rises could dent demand.27 Dec 02:00 AM
TravelPassengers have flight to themselvesUnlimited Champagne, three course meals... And no one else in sight.23 Dec 03:56 AM
BusinessWatch: New arrival at Auckland AirportThe latest Chinese airline to fly to Auckland has landed as passenger numbers leap past 18 million a year.Watch22 Dec 11:15 PM
TravelFlight crew claim outfits make them illAmerican Airlines flight attendants filed a grievance with the carrier over new uniforms.22 Dec 08:55 PM
AirlinesAir NZ ditches Auckland-Norfolk Island flightFalling passenger demand for the Auckland-Norfolk Island service has led Air New Zealand to pull out of the route.17 Dec 12:50 AM
TravelPrankster claims he flew in suitcaseAn American YouTuber claims to have pulled off one of the most dangerous airline pranks of all time by smuggling himself into the hold of a plane inside a suitcase.15 Dec 10:42 PM
TravelGiant teddy barred from flightIt was a depressing sight: a giant novelty teddy bear, abandoned and slumped against an airport rubbish bin.15 Dec 09:50 PM
TravelDepressed pilots still flyingIn an anonymous global survey of 1,848 pilots, more than 12.6 per cent met the criteria for clinical depression.15 Dec 08:53 PM
AirlinesNZ companies doing good at XmasBusinesses are getting into the Christmas spirit, offering giveaways, discounts and donations to charity in the lead-up to Christmas.13 Dec 09:54 PM
BusinessWatch: Air NZ's new Summer of Safety videoWith a little help from a few Kiwi mates and a couple of good laughs, we’re proud to bring you our new #AirNZSafetyVideo Source: Air NZWatch13 Dec 06:25 PM
OpinionFeeling betrayed by Air NZCOMMENT: Air NZ announced it was pulling out of Whanganui. It sent a powerful message that Whanganui was not worthy of our national carrier's munificence.13 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelAirline sorry for 'one teabag' limitBritish Airways staff tried to ban a passenger from using more than one teabag in a guest lounge at Heathrow airport, it has emerged.12 Dec 09:44 PM
