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Computer glitch stops London flights

The British Government has demanded an investigation after a computer failure on Saturday at one of two air traffic control centres caused a major disruption of air traffic.

Airlines increase courses to combat fear of flying

Over 70 per cent of people have felt anxiety about flying, according to a survey released by All Nippon Airways this week.

MH370 search area widened 40,000sq km

Investigators seeking the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 in the southern Indian Ocean are widening their search area to cover the chance the aircraft fell from the sky at a shallower angle than expected.

Computer glitch causes airport chaos

Dozens of flights have been cancelled in Britain and many others delayed after a computer failure at the headquarters of air traffic control company Nats.

Air NZ's newest destination revealed

Air New Zealand says it will soon be flying direct to Argentina - something made more viable by a recent drop in jet fuel prices.

Multiple air deals open skies to world airlines

Korean Air's 'nutty' exec resigns

A senior Korean Air executive has resigned after she delayed a plane leaving New York because of the way she was served nuts.

Qantas' unplanned landings

It was a bad day for Qantas. The airline was hit by a barrage of problems yesterday, with incidents on three flights forcing unplanned landings.

Air NZ expands Dreamliner fleet

Air New Zealand will buy two more Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and is looking at new places to fly.

More MH17 bodies retrieved

Six coffins carrying the remains of victims of downed Malaysian Airlines Flight 17 have been flown from Ukraine to the Netherlands for identification.

Jetstar: Passengers' weird luggage

The weird and wonderful items Jetstar passengers have been caught trying to bring on board as carry-on luggage have been revealed by the airline.

Malaysia Airlines slammed over tweet

Malaysia Airlines labelled "insensitive" and "atrocious" for tweeting: "Want to go somewhere, but don't know where?"

Air NZ looks to spread wings in US

Air New Zealand is poised to fly deeper into the United States, possibly Chicago, which travel experts say should result in good deals for travellers.

Air NZ announcing new US destination

Air New Zealand is poised to make a decision to fly to a new destination in the United States.

Time travel: 75 years of Air NZ

In 1940 Air New Zealand started life as Tasman Empire Airways Ltd and launched with a nine-hour flight across the Tasman aboard a flying boat.

Fresh NZ oysters and salmon about to tempt the jet set

Freshly shucked New Zealand oysters could soon be served on aircraft flying to China, following a partnership with Al Brown.

Fuel price fall aids Qantas revival

Qantas boss Alan Joyce says fuel prices falling more quickly than the Australian dollar are helping revive the airline's international division but he's not putting a date on when it will be out of financial trouble.

Airbus expands oversized air transport capability

Airbus will develop a new Beluga transport aircraft to fly around large parts of its new A350XWB.