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
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
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
LifestyleBumpy ride for release of cabin crew uniformsAir NZ is hitting critical turbulence over its new cabin crew uniforms - with one flight attendant equating it to the look of a drag queen.09 Jan 03:00 PM
TechnologyBan on electronics as flight security tightened - reportsNumerous reports from travellers into the USA have confirmed that the new security measures include random body searches and bans on the use of electronic devices.26 Dec 10:59 PM
AirlinesAir NZ to fly Sydney-RarotongaAir New Zealand is trialling a new direct service between Sydney and Rarotonga next year.22 Dec 01:00 AM
TechnologyIs Air NZ's in-flight tech enough to make flying fun?One of the perks of being a tech journalist living in a small country at the very ends of the earth is that I occasionally get to hop aboard a plane and travel to somewhere to write about gadgets.16 Dec 01:37 AM
WorldBA locked in 'fight to death' with unionsSenior British Airways managers warned they were in a "fight to the death" with unions over plans for an unprecedented 12-day strike by cabin crew.15 Dec 03:00 PM
