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Crew and passengers fall ill on Jetstar flight

Flight attendants and half a dozen passengers became sick on a Jetstar flight in Queensland when a chemical smell wafted through the plane.

Air NZ mercy mission saves man's life

A Gisborne man left without crucial medicine when his luggage went missing on a Pacific Blue flight says he owes his life to rival airline Air NZ.

Air NZ accused of rehab bias to pilots

A former Air NZ flight attendant claim the airline does more to help pilots battling alcohol or drug addictions than it does for "expendable" cabin crew.

Airline lifts staff hours as business rebounds

Armed drama at airport

Cheaper 'cheapest' flight upsets tourist

An annoyed Irishman on a working holiday in NZ discovers it's always best to shop around for the cheapest airfare.

Man admits attacking Air NZ steward

Air NZ praises convicted pilot

An Air NZ pilot who did not tell authorities about three drink-driving convictions was described last night as a 'model citizen' by the airline.

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.

Air NZ boss accuses police of intentional undermining

Air NZ boss Rob Fyfe has accused police of intentionally trying to undermine confidence in the airline - a claim the police minister rejects.

Air France chief wants action on volatile oil price

Pilot, hostess caught in Air NZ drinking row

A row has broken out between Air NZ and the police after claims of drink-driving staff and a drinking culture.

Air NZ targets Japanese charters