Arrival into Honolulu was a bit of a nightmare in the leadup to Christmas.

Ten new agreements to allow for more airlines to fly here have been approved by Cabinet today.

The best of NZ Herald Business for 2016: Aviation romantic David Morgan is Air New Zealand's greatest problem-solver.

Air New Zealand was one of many companies around the country playing April Fools' Day jokes today, but theirs came with a twist.

Compared to airline lounges in our part of the world, though, the two United lounges are underwhelming: crowded with limited seating and food selections.

Kiwi tech company Phitek has secured a global aviation deal in the US$2.08 billion in-flight entertainment industry.

The flight from Auckland to Dubai can take up to 17 hours and 15 minutes, making it the longest in the world.

The Auckland-Los Angeles fare frenzy gets better for Kiwi travelers with prices hitting a new low of $699 return through travel agent Helloworld.

Air New Zealand's website shows Wednesday flights ranging from $169-$364.

Air New Zealand has hired investment bankers to look at a sale of its 26 per cent stake in Virgin Australia.

At the boarding gate it was upgraded again to Business Class, which made me ecstatic. Middle row, right near the front.

"Wow" is all I can say. Each seat in Business Class has its own private cubicle with a flat-screen TV at the front and seats that can be laid flat.

Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia X has joined a growing number of airlines serving New Zealand as Kiwis travel in record numbers and tourism booms.

AirAsia X is due to make its debut in Auckland tomorrow promising cut-price fares and the opportunity to escape kids on the plane.

Air New Zealand and its fellow airline shareholders in Virgin Australia will provide one-year funding of A$425 million.

The start of the T20 World Cup in India this week has got cricket fans shutting the Cricinfo browser on their desktop and researching travel opportunities.

Economy Class fares start from $279. The airline has six non-stop flights to Samoa from Auckland each week.

The Airbus A320 - Air New Zealand's smallest international configuration used for crossing the Tasman and other short-haul flights out of New Zealand.

The FBI had to be called after passengers became involved in a brawl over a boom box on a flight from Baltimore to Los Angeles.

Ella was sitting next to me. It was her first time flying by herself and my first time too.

The new Premium class seats are generous with space, a godsend for taller people.

The crew were super-friendly and professional. One in particular was very helpful in getting my wi-fi up-and-running for my blog.

India's state airline Air India is operating what it claims to be the world's longest flight staffed only by women from New Delhi to San Francisco .

Kiwi Airlines has announced its plans to raise up to $2 million to purchase a second aircraft.

Vindication. That's how top Emirates executive Gary Chapman views the airline's growth in New Zealand over the past 13 years.

Plane food traditionally gets a bad rap, but recent collaborations between airlines and top chefs look set to change that.

We were greeted in New Plymouth with a powhiri, an aeroplane-shaped cake, several Taranaki mayors, and a couple wearing his-and-hers Crocs.

If they aren't stealing from passengers, they are having sex mid-flight.