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Airways training for Vietnamese controllers

Airways Corporation has just signed a five-year co-operation agreement with Vietnamese air traffic control, VATM, and its aviation college, VAAC.

Qantas bonds no longer junk

Qantas has finally shed its junk credit rating from Standard & Poor's.

Beyond Vietnam - Air NZ's next stop

Air New Zealand is considering the Philippines as another longhaul destination after confirming it will fly to Vietnam next year.

American ready for the long haul

American Airlines is confident it can do what other carriers from the US have not - stay in New Zealand for the long haul.

AKL-LAX fare war begins

The long-awaited airfare war between New Zealand and the United States has taken off and is being welcomed by the Kiwi travel and tourism industry.

Focus falls on staff in plane probe

Maids, porters and other hotel staff in Sharm el-Sheikh are being questioned to discover if one of them hid a bomb in the luggage of a passenger on board the doomed Russian holiday flight.

Romance focus for Chinese travellers

Air New Zealand chief executive Christopher Luxon says his airline's marketing in China aims to portray this country as romantic and an ideal destination for families.

Stranded tourists face another day of waiting

Tourists stranded in Bali face another day of waiting at Denpasar Airport as airlines cancel flights citing terrible conditions.

Bali flights cancelled as volcano erupts

Thousands of Bali-bound holidaymakers - including countless Kiwis - have been delayed due to volcanic ash wreaking havoc at Denpasar Airport.

Russians dismiss MH17 report

At 4.20pm on July 17 last year killing the three crew members on the flight deck instantly.

Shocking pics: Anger over airline's hazing ritual

To make it as a female flight attendant in China, you must have the body of a model and the strength of a martial artist.

Passenger jets 'at risk from Russian missiles'

Passenger airliners could be at risk from long-range Russian cruise missiles being fired at Syria, international air safety agencies have warned.

United expanding Pacific services

United Airlines is expanding its transpacific services, revealing details of a new route to China yesterday after announcing flights between Auckland and San Francisco.

Airbnb was misleading: watchdog

The Australian competition regulator says Airbnb cannot hide surprise fees any more and must improve its pricing policy.

Flight delay leaves passengers grumpy

Disgruntled passengers booked on a Malaysia Airlines flight from Auckland to Kuala Lumpur experienced more than 24 hours of delays due to "technical issues".

Jet's close encounter with motorists

A packed passenger jet came alarmingly close to motorists as it came into land so low it grazed an airport perimeter fence.

United flying back to NZ

American airline returning to New Zealand with flights between Auckland and San Francisco as it deepens its partnership with Air NZ.

Luxon hopes to bring US closer

Air NZ boss Christopher Luxon says a huge opportunity exists to increase visitor arrivals from the US, but misconceptions about this country need to be overcome.