The air force breached aviation standards by placing dangerous chemical canisters on an Air NZ passenger flight - and then told no one about it, says the CAA.

The RNZAF will not be prosecuted by the CAA after it put the lives of hundreds of people at risk by illegally shipping chemical oxygen generators on a passenger flight.

The air force has shipped dangerous goods on civilian flights at least eight times - including one "seriously endangering" the lives of all on an Air NZ flight to Canada.

Flight prices are being slashed as airlines and travel agents make the most of the holiday season drawing nearer.

A report says an illegal error by the Air Force seriously endangered the lives of all on board an Air New Zealand international flight.

Strong demand on US routes has led Air New Zealand to add flights from next year and convinced Hawaiian Airlines to use a bigger plane, even before it's started services.

Economy-class passengers sitting in the back of the plane are more likely to survive a crash, says a new study - but the crash is just the first horror that awaits you.

Budget airline Jetstar has announced it is expanding its New Zealand operations, with the addition of one new plane and the hiring of an extra 50 people.