World150,000 pour through UK departure loungesThe quiet of the no-fly zone has been replaced by the roar of airplane engines across Britain today.21 Apr 10:30 PM
New ZealandAnzac tourists likely to reach Gallipoli in timeSydney Airport is ready to send flights to Europe after the reopening of airspace.21 Apr 07:46 AM
WorldIt's a strange new, old world ...Europe has received a sharp shock of awareness about its addiction to cheap jet travel.20 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandBeing stranded a happy experienceTourism Auckland has had more than 200 offers from people offering rooms for stranded travellers.20 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandWedding plans going up in smokeA NZ couple's wedding plans are in tatters - they are grounded in London and their guests are waiting in Tauranga.20 Apr 04:00 PM
AgribusinessVolcano cost to NZ: $2m per dayAir NZ is bearing the brunt of financial losses caused by the the Iceland volcano disruption, an expert says.20 Apr 03:58 AM
AirlinesAir NZ skirts $3b ash falloutThe eruption is unlikely to have inflicted significant financial pain on Air NZ, analysts say.19 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandTravellers staring at two-week waitNZ passengers trying to fly to Europe are expected to be stranded here for at least two weeks.19 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandAirport shutdowns disrupt UK supply chainAir traffic could return to half its normal level in Europe if clouds dissipate overnight, EU officials have said.19 Apr 04:17 AM
New ZealandFree trip home for Air NZ passengers who can't waitAir NZ has started flying passengers home from stopovers if they are unwilling or unable to wait for ash to clear over Europe.18 Apr 10:22 PM
EmploymentCosts literally sky highIt may have become apparent from my first half dozen blogs, that I am a fan of puns in my headlines.18 Apr 08:30 PM
New ZealandFlightless Kiwis stranded - travel bans extendedMore than 2000 passengers are stuck in NZ as airports remain closed until at least 7am tomorrow.18 Apr 04:50 AM
AirlinesHave your food and eat it, tooFor most of us, airline food conjures up far-from-appetising images of soggy omelettes, insipid veges and reheated meat.17 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandTravellers grounded as air restrictions continueUK airspace will remain closed until tomorrow morning, a shutdown which is costing the air industry an estimated $282 million a day.17 Apr 08:15 AM
New ZealandVolcanic dust aborts Polish funeral tripThe Governor-General has been forced to cancel plans to attend the late Polish President's funeral.17 Apr 07:11 AM
New ZealandAsh big threat to jet enginesEnhanced engine technology has magnified the risk of fatal damage to aircraft flying into volcanic ash clouds, writes Mathew Dearnaley.16 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandRandom drug, alcohol checks for pilotsNZ pilots are to be randomly checked to ensure they are telling the truth about any past drug and alcohol convictions.13 Apr 12:40 AM
AirlinesAir NZ to code share with Continental AirlinesA new agreement gives Air NZ access to parts of the US not previously available with its current airline partners.09 Apr 02:00 AM
TravelAirline to introduce coin-operated toiletsThe Irish carrier Ryanair is planning to make its toilets coin-operated.08 Apr 02:57 AM
