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Mercedes' new plane interior

Mercedes-Benz has teamed with Lufthansa to develop airline interiors for short and medium haul private aircraft.

No arrest for rowdy Jetstar passenger

The man who was evicted from a Jet Star flight for unruly behaviour on Friday evening has not been arrested, police say.

Tax at odds with travel message

The announcement of plans to impose an "Anti-Travel Tax" came at an unfortunate time for Transport Minister Simon Bridges, writes Grant Bradley.

Air NZ's 'ground-breaking' lounge

Revamped space at Sydney Airport is part of a $40 million upgrade of the airline's lounges worldwide.

Border tax could hit airport growth: S&P

Standard & Poor's says growth at Auckland Airport could be hit by the new passenger tax.

Delta unveils 'internetest safety video'

Delta Air Lines has taken a leaf out of Air New Zealand's book in releasing a viral new in-flight safety video.

Anger at border tax grows

Airports have joined tourist groups and airlines in objecting to Budget plans to introduce new border charges.

Bigger expense for travellers

Airlines and tourism businesses are surprised and disappointed at a border levy that will push up the cost of a return flight out of New Zealand by around $22.

Kiwis signing up to travel loyalty plans

A study has found 53 per cent of New Zealanders belong to at least one travel loyalty programme.

Airline shares soften as oil price rallies

Airline share prices fell 1.5 per cent around the world last month as the United States dollar and oil prices rallied, but are still up 23 per cent on a year ago.

Cheaper fuel bill propels Qantas stock up

Shares in Qantas surged to their highest level in more than six years after it said the global drop in oil prices would help cut its fuel bill by A$550 million ($593 million) this year.

Flier's nasty letter to fellow passenger

A disgruntled passenger on Air Asia has penned a letter to the person sitting behind her on a flight from Singapore to Sydney.

Pilot kicks autistic teen off flight

A controversial decision by a pilot to remove a family because their autistic daughter was being "disruptive" has received support from at least one passenger.

Flight Centre boss back to lead company

Chris Greive's history with the Flight Centre goes back to its Top Deck roots in early 1980s London.

Air NZ stretches its wings

Air New Zealand's chief of sales and revenue Cam Wallace has a big challenge ahead - hundreds of thousands of extra seats to fill.

Air NZ tackles Dreamliner bug

Dreamliners will be shut down completely every three months after tests by Boeing exposed a problem that could cause the plane to lose control.