New ZealandFlights booked out for U2 concertsFlights from Wellington and Christchurch to Auckland were all but booked out on both Air New Zealand and Jetstar for today, tomorrow and Friday.23 Nov 10:05 PM
AirlinesFares slashed in airline price warA cutprice airfare war has erupted on the Tasman, and some flights are now as cheap as a cab to the airport.16 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldSmoke in cockpit forces Qantas 747 to turn backThe pilot of a Qantas 747 was forced to turn back during a Sydney-Argentina flight when smoke started coming from an instrument panel in the cockpit.15 Nov 08:27 AM
New ZealandShock jock Stables set to lose Hauraki jobControversial broadcaster Iain Stables is expected to get the chop from Radio Hauraki this week.13 Nov 04:30 PM
AirlinesSingapore Airlines grounds A380s until next weekThree of the airline's Airbus A380 superjumbos will be out of service until at least next week.11 Nov 12:07 AM
AirlinesSingapore Airlines grounds three A380sSingapore Airlines has pulled three of its Airbus A380 jumbos from its network due to engine issues.10 Nov 04:05 AM
TravelThe pitfalls of excessive securityAirport security precautions are a fact of life these days, but Jim Eagles wonders whether some of the checks haven't become a bit much.08 Nov 09:39 PM
EconomyAir luxury seating back in demandAirlines flying into New Zealand look to be bucking a trend that has seen many Northern Hemisphere carriers reducing the number of first-class seats on offer during the global recession.07 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandJetstar man to fight charges over airport clash with DJThe Jetstar check-in assistant accused of attacking radio "shock-jock" Iain Stables at Auckland Airport will fight the charges.05 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldQantas crew praised after in-flight explosionPassengers on board a jet when its engine exploded have praised the Qantas flight crew for keeping passengers calm.05 Nov 03:05 AM
New ZealandKiwis on Qantas plane hit by blastPassengers on a Qantas jet heard a boom and saw fire as one of the plane's engines exploded in mid-air.04 Nov 04:30 PM
TaxTravellers leaving UK hit hard in the pocketKiwis flying out of the United Kingdom face hefty fare increases after an increase in British departure taxes that could cost up to $355.02 Nov 04:30 PM
TaxTourism NZ slams $356 UK flight taxTourism NZ has slammed a 55 per cent increase in the flight tax tourists from the United Kingdom will have to pay to fly to our shores.01 Nov 11:05 PM
TaxGovt seeks to lessen impact of rise in UK-NZ flight taxA backlash against big spikes in departure tax for people travelling on long-haul flights from Britain has gone global.01 Nov 09:00 PM
OpinionJim Eagles: Applauding eco conscious airlinesIf you're one of those sad people who put a dampener on their own holidays by feeling guilty at the damage done to the planet when they fly overseas, here's something that should ease your conscience.01 Nov 08:30 PM
