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Response to woman's note to 'cutie' on plane goes viral
The woman spent almost the whole 4-hour flight thinking of how to introduce herself.
Virgin crew member reveals airline's surprising grooming rule
While few passengers would notice, there is a strict guide on employee appearance.
'Bodies flying out of seats': Images claim to show aftermath of Sydney horror flight
Images of cracked panelling, liquid on the cabin ceiling emerged from the horror flight.
Searcher recalls 'horrific' crash: 60 years since the Kaimai tragedy
A tramper recalls the search for the wreckage of New Zealand's deadliest air disaster.
'Embarrassed and humiliated': Air NZ passengers angry at seat downgrade
Airline apologises for delays in processing passenger refund and compo claims.
Auckland Airport fee hikes: Freightways counting the cost, warns of price increases
New landing charges could push up freight rates.
Fuel leak leaves Air NZ flight with one engine
The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner was an hour into its planned 15-hour flight to Chicago.
Major airline shares 4 tips to avoid school holiday chaos
Avoid disruptions with these simple tips.
Air NZ adds 2000 extra seats for Taylor Swift fans heading to Australia
The airline says it acted swiftly to make sure there was no Bad Blood from ticket holders
The lounge Qantas uses at JFK: Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively add star power
It's an airy near-new space with star power on the drinks list.
Study reveals what to eat on a plane to avoid jet lag
Research has shown that you can combat jet lag with what you eat.
Air NZ Dreamliner grounded, more passengers downgraded
Fuel issue keeps plane out of service this week, passengers thanked for understanding.
Travel warning: Auckland Airport pinpoints the busiest times these holidays
Aviation operators warn crowds and Fifa World Cup add to numbers.
Soccer, skiing and school hols deliver busiest days for air travel
Winter school holidays are set to bring a flurry visitors and a busy time for air travel.
July exodus: Half a million Kiwis set to fly in holiday frenzy
Airports around the country will be full of Kiwi families over the next two weeks.
Transtasman airline powerlist: Where carriers rank, watchdog eyes fares on key route
As aviation recovers, regulator reveals which airlines have most of the market.
3 tips to get your luggage first at baggage claim
Yes, we’ve heard the smug 'carry-on-only' crowd but sometimes you have to check a bag.
Most NY-Paris flights take 8 hours. This one will take 90 minutes
The jet would fly five times faster than the speed of sound.
‘I’m flabbergasted’: Gross plane act goes viral
The video of the passenger quickly amassed 27 million views.
Air NZ plane switch downgrades passengers' seating
Passengers on Rarotonga flight have been offered $350 for seat downgrade at short notice.
Shunning the 9 to 5: The Kiwi who earns a living working from exotic lands
Nathan James Thomas has engineered a digital nomad life for himself.
Editorial: Great news about the airline recovery, now to the flying experience
OPINION: Airlines are recovering, now it's time to know more about the service on offer
Cathay chooses Christchurch for seasonal return but no free flights for South Island
Christchurch will be the airline’s first seasonal route since the pandemic.
Plane spotters' paradise: LAX lounge run by Air NZ wins Skytrax award
Airline designed and runs lounge that has won alliance award seven years running.
Kiwi billionaire's aviation firm is one of Time's top 100 influential companies
Battery-powered plane has made a test flight and is a contender for Air NZ's fleet.
Passengers choose: How airlines in NZ market rank in global Skytrax awards
Awards a good guide to how the big carriers rank, big mover in NZ market revealed.
How Air NZ’s Skynest cleared vertical cabin designs for take off
Vertical cabin designs might finally solve this familiar seat problem...
'I thought we were going to die': Mum clutches baby during freak turbulence
The young mum strapped her 1-year-old to her chest when turbulence hit.
PM Chris Hipkins to meet with China’s President Xi Jinping
PM's office has confirmed he will meet with Xi during his trip to China next week.
From survival mode to super profitable: How airlines are taking off after Covid
Airlines are experiencing a tremendous turnaround.
Jetlag-busting meals tried out on marathon Big Apple flight
Academics say results from Qantas test flights are promising.
This airport just hired a cat to help calm anxious travellers
The 14yo feline will join a rabbit and a pig as part of the 'Wag Brigade' programme.
Qantas fights back after union says NZ staff getting raw deal over rest on New York flight
Fatigue on ultra-long-haul flights in the spotlight after union blasts airline.