TravelAir travel soon to be sitting prettyJim Eagles checks out some innovations designed to make flying more comfortable.03 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandAir NZ passengers prepare for emergency landingPassengers on a flight from Sydney to Auckland faced anxious moments as the pilot warned them to be prepared for an emergency landing.03 Feb 03:00 PM
AirlinesCommission abused rules, court saysThe Commerce Commission is seeking clarification of its powers after a judge ruled it had abused gagging orders while investigating alleged collusion between Air New Zealand and other airlines.02 Feb 03:00 PM
AirlinesYou in Cuddle Class, return to the upright positionAir New Zealand crew are concerned about having to keep a "closer eye" on frisky passengers who might feel the urge to take advantage of the new Skycouch seats.30 Jan 03:00 PM
AirlinesBoarding pass 'texted to your mobile'Qantas Airways subsidiary Jetstar will begin rolling out SMS boarding pass technology in 2010.28 Jan 12:30 AM
AirlinesCuddle class wins kudos on internetAir New Zealand's new 'cuddle class' seats have earned positive feedback in some tourist markets.27 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandMum and twins get groundedIt was a case of one too many when a young mother and her twins set off for a family trip to Australia.26 Jan 03:00 PM
AirlinesWelcome to cuddle classAir New Zealand's latest cabin redesign looks set to transform the claustrophobic economy cabin from cattle class to cuddle class.26 Jan 03:00 PM
AirlinesAirline gets us comfortable firstIf Air NZ's new lie-flat economy seats and upgraded premium economy class prove popular it may provide an opportunity to increase prices.26 Jan 03:00 PM
AirlinesEconomy gets more laid backAir New Zealand will this week unveil one of its most significant aircraft interior upgrades in years.24 Jan 03:00 PM
AirlinesLie back for the long haulAir New Zealand passengers will be laid low by new seats that allow them to lie back, stretch out and sleep - a world first for economy-class.23 Jan 03:00 PM
TravelIf you don't fit, buy two seatsIt's only a matter of time before airlines start demanding fat passengers pay for two seats, an aviation commentator says.21 Jan 03:00 PM
TravelAir France: Extra seat for obese flyers 'not an obligation'Air France says obese passengers who are asked to pay for an additional seat will be reimbursed if the plane isn't full.20 Jan 11:01 PM
TravelAir France-KLM to charge obese passengers extraPassengers who are unable to squeeze into a single aeroplane seat will have to pay 75 per cent of the cost of a second seat under the new rules.20 Jan 01:30 AM
TravelFlights of fancyWhen you're flying at 10,000m, how much does it matter to you what the person who serves dinner is actually wearing?19 Jan 03:00 PM
Airlines'Airline Oscar' goes to Air NZAir New Zealand has been named Airline of the Year in a prestigious industry publication.14 Jan 07:44 PM
LifestyleProposed Air NZ uniforms making international headlinesThe UK's <i>Daily Mail</i> is asking whether Air New Zealand's "twilight pink" dress with a black floral design is the world's worst flight uniform.12 Jan 10:09 PM
AirlinesMore flights scheduled for QueenstownAir New Zealand is to increase the number of direct flights between Australia and Queenstown this winter.11 Jan 10:51 PM
BDBDAirlinesAuckland Airport buys stake in Queensland airportsAuckland International Airport says it is spending $166m on a 24.55pc stake in the company that owns two airports in Queensland.10 Jan 10:07 PM
