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Carry-on bags may become free when flying in the EU
Travellers could be saying goodbye to confusing restrictions and hefty fees.
Flight forced to u-turn after personal item in bathroom mistaken for a bomb
No passenger claimed responsibility for the item.
What a global airport boss thought of his connection through Auckland
The industry leader says investment is needed to bring airports up to scratch.
Travellers left stranded following abrupt suspension of airline service
Cancellations were announced while passengers were waiting at the airport.
Defence Force: Firefighter shortage cuts Ōhakea option for diverted airliners
There's a national shortage of qualified personnel and very limited training options.
Why the outlook for Air New Zealand is clouding over
Airline releases half-year guidance as it faces bumps ahead.
Cause of London airport blaze that destroyed 1500 cars revealed
Up to 50,000 passengers were affected by the 18-hour flight suspension.
Record arrivals from India help boost tourist numbers
India is the fifth-largest source of overseas visitors to New Zealand.
Qantas upheaval: Board chairman to quit scandal-hit airline
Cleanout of board as Australian airline confronts 'reputational issues'.
Is Business Class worth it? 17-hour flight in economy and business compared
Business Class is triple the cost but is it triple the quality?
Airlines avoid Israel airspace as conflict causes flights to nowhere, travel chaos
Travel is limited, with many airlines pausing operations after conflict broke out.
Happy landings: What airlines and airports want from the next government
New Zealand's reputation with international airlines is at risk, says action report.
Air NZ will be giving free food to five Kiwis; here's why
Do the likes of L&P gummies or lemon meringue popcorn tickle your tastebuds?
‘Holy s***, I never expected that’: Big payday for Kiwi travel firm bought by global giant
Run out of an Orewa home, the business now has multi-billion-dollar backing.
Otter know better: Menagerie of smuggled animals break loose on Taipei plane
Passengers were alarmed to spot a menagerie of exotic animals crawling around the cabin.
Battleground route: Airline capacity to US soars on pre-Covid levels
Links to North America surge this summer as capacity nears pre-pandemic levels.
Got AirNZ Covid credits? The arline has just announced a key update
Qantas waived expiry dates on credits last month. Will Air NZ do the same?
Emirates cadet academy a fast track to the cockpit of a Boeing 777
The $306K fee gets full board and uniforms - and training in sporty Embraer jets.
High travel costs locked in as air travel heads back to pre-pandemic levels
Study shows the eye-watering increases in airfares in this region.
Airport shuts down after finding what looked like a bomb in a human skull
Explosives specialists were immediately called to the airport to assess the object.
'Give overweight travellers extra plane seats': Plus-size travel influencer asks for change
'We’re not asking for luxury: we’re asking for basic dignity.'
Why India wants to ban perfume on planes but only for certain people
Certain people on board would not be allowed to spritz their favourite scent.
Auckland Airport trials express lane to cut unacceptable wait times
Express lanes aim to ease congestion at Auckland's many layers of border screening.
'I'm in flying jail': Ice Cube starts unlikely beef with US airline
Delayed, on a London to LA flight without TV, 'Straight outta Luton' he was not.
Jetstar admits 'mistake' when refusing young family $1560 refund
The Aucklander knew his rights but the Jetstar employee didn't appear to.
This country is ditching passports for international flights
Another country is close behind, in what could become a 'new normal'.
Air NZ's luggage tracker vs Apple Airtag: Which should you use?
The national carrier rolled out its new luggage tracking service. But is it any good?
Airline add-ons: The extras costing passengers billions
How ancillary revenue helped power up airlines including Air NZ after Covid.
'Film me!' Viral midair meltdowns only add to plane drama, says civil aviation rep
'Film me - I'm Instagram famous!'
Invasive gynaecological passenger examinations won’t be repeated, Qatar Airways exec says
Five women say they were taken off a flight at gunpoint and searched.
US man indicted on charges of trying to open plane door, attacking crew with spoon
The man went on a midair rant and tried to stab a crewmember with a modified metal spoon.
Air NZ app will now tell you exactly where your luggage is - good news or not
You'll know be able to see where checked luggage is across the network.
Vanuatu passengers stranded as country's sole Boeing 737 is grounded, again
Mechanical issues the mean national airline’s sole 737 has been grounded once more.