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Winston Aldworth: Squeeze up a bit

I've heard many comments from passengers seated in Economy Class, but I'm yet to hear a fellow sufferer mutter: "Gee, I wish I had a little less leg-room."

Flight Check: Auckland to the Sunshine Coast on Air NZ

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

Flight Check: Singapore to Houston via Moscow on Singapore Airlines

Women brawl on US flight

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.

Flight Check: Auckland to Queenstown on Air New Zealand

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

Flight Check: Singapore to Auckland on Singapore Airlines

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

Flight Check: Auckland to Dubai aboard Emirates

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

Longest women staffed flight by Air India

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 .

British Airways ends 'unaccompanied minor' service

Children under 12 will no longer be able to travel alone on British Airways, as the airline cuts costs.

Watch: Air NZ profits soar 154pc to $338m

Air New Zealand's after-tax net profit of $338 million puts the airline in a powerful position to continue on its strong growth track.

Flying with the world's worst airline

Change is in the air for North Korea's national carrier.

'Air NZ world's 10th most loved airline'

It's computer-generated and it's based on analysing tweets, but a new survey has found that Air New Zealand is the world's tenth most loved airline.

First world problems in business class

Here are the top first world problems overheard on one recent business class flight to Los Angeles.

17hr non-stop flight with free Wifi*

*Well, there's no charge for first 10 megabytes of data.

Qantas hosts first in-flight Ted Talk

Qantas passengers heading to San Francisco and Silicon Valley can expect to arrive better educated as the airline hosts the world's first Ted Talk on board a plane.

Airline blasted for refusing wheelchair

A disabled rights campaigner has blasted Air France for "nearly ruining his honeymoon" after they refused to allow his electric wheelchair on board.