Quitting: AirAsia X pulls out of New Zealand - again
Airline has a record of starting NZ services then pulling out, even before the pandemic.
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What Cathay Pacific's return to Christchurch means for Aotearoa
The airline is rebuilding its international network after the pandemic.
Air NZ faces tougher year, data shows air fares fall
Airline bracing for a tough second half, gets Wamos back to bolster fleet.
Editorial: United Airlines' flights into Christchurch a shot in the arm for NZ tourism
OPINION: New direct flights from San Francisco will bring much-welcomed big-spenders.
First look: Inside Auckland Airport's $300m transport hub
New carparks flexible to allow for longer farewell if 'kiss-and-go' not enough.
Air NZ dials in high-speed Wi-Fi: The dos and don'ts of in-flight internet
All-you-can-stream Wi-Fi is welcome, but there's one thing you won't be allowed to do.
'Do not come to the airport': Cairns warns of major disruption as Cyclone Jasper arrives
The flight chaos comes before the busy summer period, with a long tail expected.
What is the point of 'flight mode'? Here's why airlines make the request
It's a crew instruction we've all heard but what happens if we ignore it?
Game-changer: Air NZ's new free offering on domestic flights
The airline says installing the satellite-based system is a no-brainer.
First look: Inside the new $800 a night luxury Pullman hotel at Auckland Airport
Te Arikinui Pullman Hotel offers rooms for up to $820 a night.
Dad blasted for allowing cabin crew to spoon-feed 5yr-old son
A dad, travelling with his young son, has been blasted for the entitled midair act.
Intoxicated US marshal accused of inappropriate act on flight
The flying policeman was formally charged with entering an flight while drunk.
Airlines reveal the busiest day to fly this Christmas
Flying on one of these days? You may want to arrive at the airport extra early.
Watch: Why this man flew from San Fran to NZ for only 4hrs
Why Carl Brothers flew to NZ from San Fransisco and back in a day.
United Airlines’ Christchurch flights mean big tourism boost
It's the first airline and US carrier to fly direct to the South Island in 20 years.
Aussie woman handed awkward note while watching risqué movie on plane
A woman was enjoying her in-flight entertainment until her neighbour interrupted.
Watch: United Airlines breaks new ground with latest Aotearoa flight
It becomes the first US carrier to fly non-stop into Christchurch from San Francisco.
50 per cent of men think they could land a passenger plane. Experts disagree
'Are there any passengers onboard who could land this plane?'
Jetstar adds more seats as it lays down challenge to Air NZ
Budget carrier plans 150,000 more seats across domestic and transtasman network.
Editorial: Air New Zealand is shooting for the moon - what about the other things?
Airline has bold goals to decarbonise flying.
'Little flight lie?' The biggest lie all pilots tell passengers
Unless you’re on the Concorde there is little a pilot can do about this.
Tesla of the skies: Small battery plane a giant leap for Air NZ
Airline says order a major milestone in journey to carbon zero.
Airline offers Kiwis $30 flights, expert says air fares will drop in 2024
If cheap travel in 2024 is on your Christmas wishlist, you may be in luck.
Air NZ's new battery planes - how far will they fly?
Ailrline will initially operate aircraft as a cargo-only option for NZ Post.
Airline denies charging travellers $40 to download boarding passes
A free alternative was available that involved queueing to print a paper boarding pass.
Travel stars in latest trade stats but demand for consumer goods guzzles up Kiwi dollars
Overall trade just shy of $50b as travel the star performer in sluggish field.
Airline shake-up: Alaska Air pays $3b for Hawaiian Airlines
The merger will create one of biggest airlines in the region.
Grounded: Parts problem forces Air NZ to cancel some regional flights
Airline says it identified an issue with a sensor in six of its Q300s.
Festive and the furious: Air NZ's Xmas ad not for nervous flyers
'All stunts are performed by professionals.'
Which airline holds power over the Tasman?
An application to regulators has shone a light on the post-Covid market.
‘I’ll kill you all’: German man diverts Bangkok plane threatening wife, crew
The unruly passenger threw food, shouted and tried to burn a blanket using a lighter.
Woman who tried to open Korean plane door tests positive for meth
The third such incident this year recorded by Korean airports.
Captain’s call: Outlook for travel from face of Flight Centre
Boom for travel managers as businesses keep travelling.