AirlinesMaori heritage helps China Southern execBlair Haeata says his Maori heritage has helped him fit into marketing roles at a number of Chinese businesses, including his latest job at China Southern Airlines.07 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldCalls for overhaul of medical secrecyIn a country where Nazi and communist persecution and eavesdropping have left deep scars, data secrecy has cast-iron legal protection in Germany.03 Apr 04:00 PM
WorldQantas treading on toes with ban"Feels like home" may be Qantas' latest advertising slogan, but it doesn't apply to the airline's lounges, where a "smart-casual" dress code means a ban on jandals.03 Apr 04:00 PM
AirlinesBayleys links up with Airpoints programmeReal estate firm Bayleys yesterday joined Air New Zealand's Airpoints programme and the airline is on the lookout for more partners.02 Apr 09:29 PM
WorldLubitz researched suicide, cockpit doorAndreas Lubitz had searched online for suicide methods and cockpit doors before he crashed a Germanwings flight into a mountain, prosecutors say.02 Apr 04:45 PM
AirlinesLufthansa knew Lubitz had depressionLufthansa has admitted for the first time that it knew Andreas Lubitz suffered from serious depression.01 Apr 04:00 PM
WorldPilot warned of cockpit riskA Dutch pilot issued a chilling warning of the risks of being locked out of the cockpit weeks before the Germanwings crash.01 Apr 04:00 PM
AirlinesAir NZ? No, Air AucklandAir New Zealand is facing a backlash in Christchurch after announcing it was canning summer flights to Japan.31 Mar 09:55 PM
AirlinesAir service deals to boost global linksNew Zealand has secured 10 new air service deals allowing links with countries ranging from Bahrain in the Middle East to Curacao in the Caribbean.30 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldSearch for bodies a perilous taskColonel Patrick Touron looked grim-faced, as well he might.29 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldProsecutors: Co-pilot may have hidden illnessGermanwings co-pilot Andreas Lubitz appears to have hidden evidence of an illness from his employers, including having been excused by a doctor from work the day he crashed a passenger plane into a mountain, prosecutors said Friday.Watch27 Mar 08:18 PM
WorldGermanwings silent on locked-out pilotGermanwings last night would not confirm reports one of the two pilots on its doomed flight was locked out of the cockpit before the plane crashed in the French Alps.26 Mar 04:00 PM
AirlinesChinese business spreading its wingsAs China's economy has rapidly expanded over the past couple of decades, the Asian superpower's commercial giants have spread their wings and gone out into the world.20 Mar 04:00 PM
AirlinesOrgan transplant child barredRyanair refused to fly a sick child to an organ transplant operation because the boy's family arrived at their departure airport "too close to the departure time", it has been revealed.17 Mar 10:16 PM
AirlinesTech firm on track for $150m revenueAirport logistics and baggage handling company BSC Group is on track to hit $150 million of revenue for the financial year and is aiming to become a billion-dollar software company, says chief executive Patrick Teo.17 Mar 04:00 PM
AirlinesLong flight ahead for fare-fixing actionClass action against Air New Zealand and other airlines accused of price-fixing on flights across the Pacific could stretch on for two more years.17 Mar 04:00 PM
AirlinesCathay Pacific eyeing premium marketCathay Pacific plans to fly the latest widebody plane from Hong Kong to Auckland later next year.17 Mar 04:00 PM
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 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 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
