Travel newsWheelchair user left 'distraught' after disembarking nightmareBoarding bridge blunder highlights a lack of accessibility services at airports.30 May 05:00 AM
Travel newsWhole family kicked off flight for making peanut requestCaptain refused to announce allergy concerns, so they took matters into their own hands.30 May 03:00 AM
TravelFive seconds of 'sheer terror': Singapore Airlines report reveals first findingsSingapore ministry revealed g-forces flung unbuckled passengers from seats.30 May 12:49 AM
Travel newsPerson killed at Amsterdam Airport falling into running jet engineAn investigation is under way after a person was ingested by a jet engine.29 May 10:57 PM
Travel news'Frantic': Passengers given life vests during Caribbean emergency landing'Prepare for an emergency water landing.’29 May 08:30 PM
AirlinesAir NZ's message to dead man: 'We’re sorry your plans have changed'Woman whose father died shocked at time taken to reverse a credit card payment.29 May 05:00 PM
TravelWorld’s longest-serving flight attendant dies aged 88Bette Nash began her career as a flight attendant in 1957.29 May 12:32 AM
Travel newsNFL star accused of sexual assault by two attendants on London flightThe Jacksonville Jaguar's behaviour on a trans-Atlantic plane is the subject of a lawsuit.28 May 11:40 PM
AirlinesWatch: Auckland Airport's new terminal 20 per cent built despite airlines' concerns about costAirlines worried about the cost of the project, but airport says building well under way.28 May 07:00 PM
TravelAir New Zealand quietly doubles overweight luggage fees in price reviewAncilary luggage fees were increased 30 to 100 per cent, without warning.28 May 12:02 AM
Travel'Hit the roof': Turbulence injures twelve on Qatar Airways flight to DublinPassengers and crew were injured by extreme turbulence en route to Dublin.26 May 06:53 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesWhat’s New Zealand worth? Govt plans include option for $100 levy on touristsCountry out of pocket by $250m to support international visitors.26 May 05:00 PM
AirlinesTop travel agents named as industry bounces back stronglyFirst Travel Agents Association of New Zealand awards since before pandemic.26 May 05:12 AM
LifestyleGirl with peanut allergy ‘thrown off flight by captain’'I was treated like I had done something wrong by the crew only for having an allergy.'25 May 11:01 PM
New ZealandSingapore Airlines turbulence: Two Kiwis remain in Bangkok hospitalMFAT says it is "following up" with the injured.24 May 02:21 AM
Travel newsAir NZ passengers’ five-hour ordeal as Dunedin journey becomes flight to nowhereIt would have been quicker to fly to Australia, one plane spotter remarked.23 May 11:55 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesMyth busting: Tourism New Zealand’s radical shift to promoting the countryCountry's marketing body puts all its resources into promoting NZ year-round.23 May 05:03 PM
New ZealandFour Kiwis hospitalised in Thailand after fatal Singapore Airlines turbulenceA British man died on the flight. There were 23 Kiwis on board, four were hospitalised.23 May 07:14 AM
TravelThis new luxury airline offers ‘belly rubs’ to its passengersSnacks, belly rubs and toys are complimentary23 May 03:57 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelFasten your seat belts: What you need to know about turbulenceExperts explain turbulence, its causes, and why it's becoming more frequent and intense.23 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi in ICU in Thai hospital after fatal Singapore Airlines turbulenceA British man died on the flight. There were 23 Kiwis onboard, two were hospitalised.22 May 10:09 PM
New Zealand'Terrifying': Kiwi receives 31 stitches after flying from seat in Singapore Airlines turbulenceA British man died on the flight. There were 23 Kiwis onboard, two hospitalised.22 May 04:17 AM
Travel newsFatal turbulence: Aviation experts reveal ‘life-or-death’ thing passengers need to doThis overlooked safety feature is a 'matter of life and death', say industry experts.21 May 11:51 PM
TravelWhat is 'clear air turbulence?' Rare phenomenon injures Singapore passengersDeadly turbulence struck SQ123 overnight. How much warning do pilots and passengers have?21 May 10:56 PM
Travel'Laptop incident' blamed for unexpected stop on United flightOne clumsy mistake left 157 passengers in Ireland, without a flight.20 May 10:31 PM
TravelPlus-size traveller ‘discriminated’ in flight, petitions for free second seatIs the aviation industry ready for a big change?20 May 08:00 AM
TravelI’m a travel writer, it's only okay to recline your plane seat in these situations...The ill-conceived seat feature divides travellers into two camps: Recliners and Decliners.20 May 02:45 AM
Talanoa'Help is coming': Women, children and elderly to be evacuated first from New CaledoniaFrench authorities say an operation to clear the main road was successful.19 May 08:35 PM
Travel newsAirline urges passengers to pack this specific item in their hand luggageDo it, or you might regret it.19 May 12:00 AM
Royals'They are royals': US fugitive flies Meghan, Prince Harry around Nigeria for freeThe Sussexes were flown around Nigeria by an airline CEO who is wanted by US authorities.18 May 11:38 PM
TravelSingapore Airlines surprises staff with early mid-year bonusThe airline is rewarding its staff generously following a year of unprecedented success.18 May 02:37 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesMaking memories at NZ luxury lodgesThe new boss has a simple philosophy: meet the high expectations of the uber-wealthy.17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNoumea airport in New Caledonia closed until Tuesday - Air New ZealandAir NZ says it has no option but to cancel flights scheduled for Saturday and Monday.17 May 04:04 AM
