AirlinesBoeing 747 faces Air Force One swansong as jumbo era endsBoeing's iconic 747 jumbo jet is gliding deeper into its twilight years, with a new Air Force One fleet offering the strongest sales prospect for a passenger model that no longer fits most airlines' needs.04 Jun 02:30 AM
AirlinesSingapore's airport revampSingapore's Changi Airport, a traditional stopover for New Zealanders but facing increased pressure from other airports in the Middle East, is expanding rapidly.03 Jun 05:00 PM
AirlinesAirlines get tough on bad behaviourAirline chiefs have voted to support tough measures to deal with the growing problem of out-of-control passengers, who are often fuelled by excess alcohol.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAircraft must fly higher in partial winAircraft will have to fly higher and faster over some Auckland suburbs in a new flight path to Auckland Airport after residents complained the noise had become intolerable.30 May 05:00 PM
AirlinesAuckland's plane route: New approachA controversial landing trial into Auckland Airport will be restarted next year, a report recommends - but with a higher altitude over certain suburbs.29 May 11:00 PM
WorldDoubts about MH370's grave backedAustralia's lead agency during the hunt for the missing Malaysia Airline's jet appears to back US Navy officer's claims 'pings' heard were not from the flight's black boxes.29 May 05:00 PM
WorldWhat do you do if a passenger dies?It's a delicate challenge for any cabin crew: how do you deal with a passenger who has died in mid-flight?29 May 07:20 AM
AirlinesDreamliner reliability backed by FAA over-waterBoeing's 787 Dreamliner will be allowed to fly farther on some long over-water trips after US regulators concluded it has proved its reliability.29 May 04:30 AM
AirlinesAir NZ Dreamliner takes flightAir New Zealand's first Boeing 787-9 has flown for the first time, completing a three-hour test flight above Seattle, in Washington state.29 May 04:11 AM
AirlinesVirgin jobs under threat in NZJobs of Virgin Australia managers in New Zealand are under threat as the airline assesses whether it will shift the roles to Australia.29 May 01:10 AM
AirlinesAirlines abandon first classMore airlines are getting rid of their first-class service with only a few carriers able to sustain top-end cabins, says a report.27 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSecurity breach delays Air NZ flightAn Air New Zealand flight was delayed after a woman walked on to the plane without a ticket.22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWife's family: MH370 rumours untrueThe family of MH370 pilot Zaharie Ahmad Shah have spoken for the first time in a bid to clear up "untrue" rumours about his involvement in the disappearance.20 May 05:30 PM
AirlinesAirline, Tourism NZ extend partnershipAir New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand will extend a $20 million marketing partnership to promote the country in important markets over the next year.20 May 05:00 PM
TravelPeter Calder: A carry-on over carry-on baggageAirlines need to crack down on 'Mr Big Bags' so aircraft board faster and everyone gets locker space.20 May 05:00 PM
AirlinesRyanair seeks growth by flying 3 million more peopleRyanair is forecasting a return to growth this year after the first profit decline in five years.20 May 02:58 AM
AirlinesAir NZ - Tourism NZ partnership extendedAir New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand will extend a $20 million marketing partnership to promote the country in key overseas markets.19 May 11:13 PM
OpinionEditorial: Get shorter queues off the groundAs much as airports and airlines like to talk about improving passengers' lot, they rarely deliver.16 May 05:00 PM
AirlinesAir NZ: 'no current plans' for DenverAir New Zealand says it is assessing the viability of new routes to Pacific Rim destinations but has "no current plans" to fly to Denver.16 May 12:45 AM
AirlinesBoeing wins $3.8b order amid China travel boomBoeing will sell 50 737 aircraft worth at least $3.8 billion to a low-cost carrier, as a loosening of Chinese government controls on low-cost travel stokes demand expectations.15 May 03:11 AM
TravelAirports minus queues equals...How do you load a plane quicker? New research suggests a lengthy airport gate queues could be slashed by seating passengers according to their hand luggage.12 May 09:05 PM
WorldWould real-time tracking have helped?The introduction of constant tracking of commercial aircraft during the whole journey of missing flight MH370 has been raised by Malaysian authorities in a preliminary report.09 May 01:09 AM
AirlinesQ'town night flight - or night fright?Airlines have welcomed the prospect of flying into Queenstown after dark now the resort's airport has safety clearance for night flights.06 May 06:39 PM
AirlinesFare go: Airport boss calls for flat feeAuckland Airport says it wants a fixed taxi fare price for a trip into the city to stop exorbitant fares - but it can't take any action until contracts expire in 2016.06 May 06:16 PM
AirlinesBig cash lift for plane noise campaignAuckland residents complaining that aircraft noise over their homes has become intolerable are thanking an anonymous benefactor for contributing thousands to their cause.05 May 05:00 PM
WorldPanel to review all MH370 search dataAn international panel of experts will re-examine all data gathered in the nearly two-month hunt for the missing Malaysian jet.05 May 05:00 PM
WorldToilet quest blamed for hijack scareA Queensland man who sparked a hijack scare at Bali airport on Friday has denied he was drunk and claimed he believed the cockpit door was the entrance to the aircraft's toilet.26 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandPlumber to be grilled over hijack scareIndonesian police are preparing to question a Queensland plumber who is in custody after allegedly sparking a hijacking scare aboard a Bali-bound flight.25 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandA mother's strengthFor a moment when Danica Weeks wakes up, she thinks the last seven weeks have all been a bad dream.25 Apr 04:15 PM
WorldExperts doubt plane stowaway's story'Hoax, miracle, or we're going to have to rewrite the textbooks.' Experts have cast doubt on teen's claim to have stowed away in a plane wheel for a 5 hour flight.22 Apr 05:49 PM
