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Watch: American Airlines gears up for NZ services

American Airlines resumes flights between New Zealand and the US this week. Aviation writer Grant Bradley talks to the airline's American Airlines vice president for Asia Pacific Erwan Perhirin about its plans. Video / Grant Bradley

Revealed: The quietest seat on a plane

Other than being sat next to a rude or annoying passenger, there's nothing worse than being stuck in an aeroplane seat where the outside noise makes it impossible to sleep.

Flight diverted after man tries to kiss sleeping girl

An Alaska Airlines flight was diverted to Seattle after a passenger tried to kiss a sleeping teenage girl seated next to him, airport officials said.

This man wants next iPhone to be a brick

The best of NZ Herald Business: One of the world's biggest air freight carriers and is facing challenges as cargo volumes fall.

Airline suspends flights to Egypt

British Airways has suspended flights to Sharm el-Sheikh "indefinitely" amid continued security concerns after a Russian jet was bombed out of the sky over Egypt.

Flight Check: Auckland to Hong Kong on NZ87

It seemed slightly tired and missing the X-factor of the Boeing 777-300 'Premium Economy'.

Travellers share their top airport tips

Seasoned travellers know several tricks to help the wait before your flight as comfortable as possible and have been sharing their tips online.

Passengers panic as flames shoot from jet engine

American Airlines passengers were left fearing for their lives after flames shot out of a jet engine during a flight on the weekend.

Flight Check: Queenstown to Auckland on Air NZ

Shandelle Battersby flies Air New Zealand NZ646 from Queenstown to Auckland.

Watch: Peter Gordon cooking for Air NZ

Air NZ has released the latest in its series of behind the scenes videos - take a look at the man behind your in-flight meals.

Engine falls apart during take off

A passenger plane in the US carrying 136 people was forced into an emergency landing after the engine cover snapped off as the aircraft ascended.

Woman gives birth on flight

A plane was diverted to Heathrow this morning after a woman gave birth mid-flight.

Essential items for a long-haul flight

Going on an exotic trip is a real treat, but the holiday can be marred by the prospect of sitting through an uncomfortable long-haul flight.

Boeing nears historic deal for about 100 jetliners

The transaction would be the first struck by the planemaker since sanctions were lifted in January and would require US government approval.

Pre-Flight Check: Cathay Pacific

Cathay has caught up to some other airlines here (and is ahead of most of the pack) but it costs US$19 on long haul flights. Satellite TV news will be free.

Baby chokes on plastic spoon during flight

A mother has described the moment her young daughter choked on part of a plastic spoon during a flight.

Airlines race to please picky passengers

Special dietary needs are creating a nightmare for airline caterers as more passengers demand gluten-free, vegan or culturally specific meals.

Man caught smoking on plane

A flight attendant told a passenger to 'shut up' and threatened to have him arrested after they got into an argument at 35,000ft, apparently over meal service.