AirlinesAirAsia eyes NZ returnAirAsia is keen to fly from New Zealand to Australia to connect with services to Asia, which could mean more bargain fares for holidaymakers.12 Mar 04:00 PM
AirlinesEmirates contributes billions into EUAn Emirates-commissioned study of the airline's contribution to Europe finds it has contributed 6.8 billion ($10 billion) of the EU's gross domestic product and spends 175 million on sponsorships....10 Mar 04:00 PM
AirlinesHK airport cost worries airlinesAirlines have welcomed plans to build a third runway at Hong Kong Airport but are worried about how it will be paid for.10 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionChristopher Niesche: Qantas about-turn a blue sky triumphBeneath Alan Joyce's softly spoken Irish brogue and calm demeanour lies a steely resolve. The Qantas chief executive is overseeing one of the most stunning turnarounds in Australian corporate....01 Mar 04:00 PM
AirlinesGovt nixes airline’s link planDefence Minister Gerry Brownlee has clipped the wings of a fledgling regional airline before it can get off the ground.26 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldAustralia to thwart 'jihadi brides'Australia is working to stop young women leaving the country to become "jihadi brides" for Isis.25 Feb 10:03 PM
AirlinesAir NZ promises cheaper dealsAir New Zealand is promising more discounted fares as it adds hundreds of thousands of extra seats to its network where travel agents say price competition is already fierce.25 Feb 04:00 PM
AirlinesAir New Zealand soarsA surging Air New Zealand stands to benefit from lower fuel prices next year by up to $249 million but must now fend off growing competition from other airlines also enjoying lower oil prices.25 Feb 04:00 PM
AirlinesAir NZ: Cheaper fares comingAir NZ says a big surge in its capacity this year should lead to lower airfares.24 Feb 11:15 PM
AirlinesHawaiian hedges bets on fuel for long term gainFalling fuel prices are causing a headwind for Hawaiian Airlines as lower oil costs impact on carriers differently.24 Feb 10:25 PM
AirlinesCarrier rides wave with TV crime dramaHawaiian Airlines has had a relationship with TV programme <i>Hawaii Five-0</i> for the past five years.24 Feb 09:30 PM
WorldHow did schoolgirls become radicalised?The headteacher of the school attended by three British schoolgirls who are believed to have flown to Turkey to join Isis in Syria reiterated yesterday that police have no evidence the missing pupils had been radicalised there.23 Feb 08:40 PM
WorldDanger from toxic fumes in planeToxic fumes in cabin air pose a health risk to frequent fliers and aircrew, a British coroner has said in a landmark report.23 Feb 12:00 AM
World'Come home. We miss you.'The father of one of three schoolgirls who are believed to have travelled to Syria to join Isis says her siblings "cannot stop crying".22 Feb 10:29 PM
OpinionGrant BradleyGrant Bradley: Cheap fuel prices a mixed blessingLower oil prices mean the less efficient carriers with older aircraft than Air New Zealand are back in the game, writes Grant Bradley.22 Feb 06:20 PM
WorldRunaway girls with Isis, says spy reportThree British "jihadi brides" who ran away from home to join fighters from Isis were believed to have crossed the Turkish border into Syria.22 Feb 04:00 PM
AirlinesVirgin to reap more fuel savingsVirgin Australia is tipped to benefit more from fuel savings in the year's second half after reporting a sharp upturn in its latest trading update.17 Feb 04:00 PM
AirlinesNZ a luxury standout destinationThe head of one of the world's top luxury travel networks says New Zealand is leading the way in appealing to high-end travellers who are flocking to this country.17 Feb 04:00 PM
RoyalsFlying palace plan vanishes into thin airAirbus' plan to sell an A380 superjumbo fitted out as a "flying palace" has evaporated after the deal was discreetly cancelled.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMPs test out military giantMPs have test-driven a $250 million aircraft as part of Government's quest to replace the Defence Force's ageing fleet of Hercules.16 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionJack Tame: First-class citizen of the skiesOn Thursday I got the first Business Class upgrade of my life.15 Feb 06:11 AM
WorldSeat change may have been a life saverA couple and their toddler who survived the crash of a TransAsia Airways plane in Taiwan changed seats just before the plane took off.06 Feb 04:29 AM
WorldTaipei river-crash pilots hailed heroes"This pilot decided to land in a narrow river without buildings because there is a residential area nearby. He did all he could do."05 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldAirAsia: Pilot disabled flight computerThe captain of the AirAsia jet that crashed in December was out of his seat conducting an unusual procedure when his co-pilot apparently lost control of the plane.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDunedin-bound flight struck by lightning''Just out of the blue there was this really loud bang and a flash of light on the right side of the plane."01 Feb 04:52 PM
New ZealandBalloon crash, MH370 inspire 'Watch List'Tragedies such as the Carterton balloon crash and MH370 have influenced the creation of a "Watch List" designed to highlight air, sea and rail safety concerns.29 Jan 02:10 AM
AirlinesAir NZ sales process faces probeAir New Zealand is being investigated over possible misleading or deceptive conduct in the way it sells insurance with air fares.28 Jan 04:00 PM
AirlinesQantas plays zero-sum gameQantas will cut fuel surcharges but will replace them with higher base charges as the airline tries to improve margins.27 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldDivers probe fuselage of AirAsia Flight 8501Salvage teams have begun trying to raise the fuselage of AirAsia Flight 8501 from the sea bed.24 Jan 04:00 PM
