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Air NZ checking fleet for cracks
Air NZ says it is checking its fleet of Boeing 737-300s following the explosive decompression of a Southwest Airlines plane in the US last weekend.

Cracks found in three grounded Southwest planes
Air New Zealand has 15 Boeing 737-300s in its fleet, none of which are more than 15 years old.

Tighter border security at airports
Tighter border security controls are on the way for Kiwi travellers after Immigration New Zealand signed an agreement with Canada. Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman says it will mean faster processing times for genuine travellers.

AirAsia helping Christchurch
AirAsia is doing its bit to help with the restoration of Christchurch.

Qantas in 'scary' mid-air fire
Passengers on a Qantas flight from the Philippines to Sydney yesterday were 'terrified' as pilots fought a cockpit fire.

Air NZ's Rico teams up with Snoop Dogg
Air New Zealand has teamed up controversial puppet Rico with superstar rapper Snoop Dogg in its latest video.

<i>Jim Eagles</i>: Sky high call costs limit use
If you've flown Air New Zealand and found yourself on the new Airbus A320, you'll have had the chance to use your mobile at 5000m, or to listen to your neighbour doing important business by phone.

Savage headwinds for Air New Zealand
In just four weeks, Air New Zealand's earnings outlook has turned to custard.

Air NZ puts fares up to recoup fuel costs
Air New Zealand is to increase fares for all flights from March 18 because of rising fuel costs.

Air New Zealand increasing fares
Air New Zealand has announced it is upping its domestic and international air fares due to the rising cost of jet fuel, following a similar move by Qantas this morning.

Qantas hikes fuel surcharges as oil price rises
Qantas has announced that its international fuel surcharges will increase again next week.