The handover of Air NZ's first 777-300 aircraft is the biggest development in commercial air travel in 30 years, the airline says.

Air NZ and Virgin Blue have won approval from Transport Minister Steven Joyce to cooperate on routes across the Tasman.

Australian airline Jetstar has agreed to reinstate whistleblower pilot Joe Eakins.

Cabin crew reveal how they deal with unruly and disruptive passengers. Video / IATA

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has given approval for the proposed trans-Tasman alliance between Air New Zealand and Virgin Blue.

Air New Zealand is in talks with other airlines wanting to use its new "cuddle class" economy seats.

A new air link between China and New Zealand could boost tourist spending by up to $50 million a year.

An Air NZ passenger had to climb over seats to use the toilet after being told the passenger blocking her way could not be woken.

More than 43,000 seats were sold within three days of Air Asia X's launch in New Zealand last week.

A cut-price Asian airline is promising the "cheapest international airfares New Zealand has seen" when it launches in Christchurch today.

Air New Zealand is adding extra charges to its booking process which will increase costs for every customer who pays for flights by credit, debit or charge card.

Emergency services were called to Wellington International Airport after a plane was forced to return shortly after take-off this afternoon.

Thousands still suffered yesterday as Auckland International Airport struggled to clear the backlog of passengers disrupted by its closure.

The body responsible for Auckland Airport's runway lights is under fire from airlines and a Govt minister after Saturday's outage.