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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?

‘Sick’: Passenger says son's nut allergy led to family being kicked off flight

Travellers were asked not bring nuts onto the plane, but a nasty surprise was on the menu.

Jetstar gears up for school holiday, slashes airfares

Airline takes a pop at rival Air NZ with $30 fare promotion.

Airlines and Auckland Airport trade blows over travel chaos

Airlines say service unacceptable but airport says flight delays big problem.

The big winners from the $1b taxpayer air freight scheme

The subsidies were introduced soon after the pandemic hit in 2020.

Kiwis seated by 'farting dog' refunded - but more can be done to stop flight flatulence

Travellers who raised a stink about being seated next to a flatulent dog won a refund.

Corporate boss's pay for four weeks working at Qantas

Former Air NZ exec gets equity grant; fallout from Qantas controversy.

Auckland Airport chaos: ‘It just looks so bad for the gateway’

A tourism leader is worried a potentially busy season is off to a bad start.

Flight Centre global brand boss: How to make the best of good deals coming back

Air fares are showing signs of easing