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Auckland Airport cranks up profit forecast on strength of air travel recovery

Return to growth a long haul for Air NZ

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Air NZ profits double on lower fuel costs

Air NZ reported its first-half profit almost doubled as fuel costs tumbled and the airline reined in labour costs.

Virgin Blue back in black and ready to add to fleet

BA votes for pre-Easter strike

British Airways cabin crew have voted overwhelmingly to strike in a move likely to cause huge disruption to flights in the run-up to Easter.

Pilots under official surveillance for drink, drug problems

NZ's aviation watchdog says it has some airline pilots under surveillance for alcohol or drug abuse, but can't say how many, or whether they still fly.

Military drive puts fuel from algae within reach

Squeeze not just cuddle class

It's not only Air New Zealand's "cuddle class" passengers who will be getting closer to their travelling companions.

Jetstar backs pledge with cash

Jetstar will hand out travel vouchers of up to $100 if it fails to deliver on a new guarantee scheme unveiled today.

US airline to charge $8 for blankets

If you want a pillow and blanket in economy class on American Airlines, it's going to cost you.

Boeing's biggest plane makes first flight

Boeing's giant 747-8 freighter - the biggest plane the company has built - took off on its first flight today.

Would you pay $15 to use Jetstar's airport lounge?

$15 for Jetstar airport lounge

Jetstar has opened a pay-per-use lounge at Auckland Airport's domestic terminal.

More overseas flights for Akl Airport in '09 but fewer passengers

There were more international flights at Auckland International Airport last year, but fewer visitors.