TravelPassengers furious over Emirates compensation following 'flight from hell'Travellers stuck on the aircraft for five hours in Auckland say the credits are worthless.17 Jan 01:23 AM
TravelCaptain Sully says flying still ‘ultra safe’ despite Boeing 737 woes'We’re past the time when we could define safety solely as the absence of accidents.'16 Jan 09:00 PM
AirlinesFlight bookings take off as Kiwis try to beat post-holiday bluesFlight Centre says some good deals are popping up for those booking ahead.15 Jan 09:37 PM
Travel'Biohazard': Kiwi couple's urine-soaked nightmare flightThey later found a pair of underwear under the seat in front.15 Jan 08:38 PM
Travel'Like water torture': passenger trapped under drip for entire flightA traveller says they were forced to spend a packed flight under the mystery leak.14 Jan 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesWatch: What you get for $18,000 London return in a Singapore Airlines suiteAirline real estate is among the most expensive on the planet.13 Jan 06:00 PM
TravelKiwis held on plane for 5 hours during 'traumatic' flight dramaPassengers claim the five-hour delay was only the beginning.11 Jan 07:01 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesBoeing blowout: What went wrong with 737 Max jets - and what happens now?FT: Boeing faces a massive battle to restore passenger confidence in the Max family.10 Jan 10:19 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAirline capacity nears pre-pandemic levels, sustainable fuel still an issueFour years after Covid-19 devastated air travel, sector is close to full recovery.10 Jan 09:50 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Midair terror in Boeing jet another blow for planemakerAirline accidents prove the value of a well-trained, skilled crew in an emergency09 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelMan finds iPhone that dropped 5km from Alaska Airlines planeA video reveals how the phone fared after falling 5km.09 Jan 06:23 AM
TravelBoeing shares tumble after Alaska Airlines flight blowoutA warning light that could have indicated a problem had lit up three times previously.08 Jan 11:34 PM
Travel'Misunderstanding': Pilot in court over shooting threatJonathan Dunn said his remarks to the captain were intended as a joke.08 Jan 08:00 PM
TravelExplainer: Missing door ‘plug’ may hold vital clues to how a gaping hole blew open on a jetlinerThere have been rare instances of holes opening in the fuselages of airliners.08 Jan 02:10 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld'Silently freaking out': The frightful minutes aboard Alaska Airlines Flight 1282New York Times: Passengers describe horror and confusion as section of plane blows off.08 Jan 02:01 AM
TravelRecording reveals what a pilot said during an emergencyThe jetliner blew out a window during flight. Here's what happened next.07 Jan 11:24 PM
WorldAir NZ says Boeing Max jetliners grounded by US not in its fleetAn Alaska Airlines jetliner blew out a window after it took off.06 Jan 09:44 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesHydrogen for planes: New Zealand’s big chance?The gas is one option to help decarbonise aviation.05 Jan 01:00 AM
TravelThe call that saved 379 lives on burning Japanese Airlines planeIt was a flight attendant who had to inform pilots of the cabin fire.04 Jan 06:55 PM
TravelPassengers fuming after New Year’s 'time travel' flight foiled by mishap'You only live once, but you can celebrate New Year's Eve twice!'04 Jan 03:00 AM
TravelAir NZ most punctual in Pacific? 2023 On-time performance stats revealedGot a flight to catch in Bogota? You’d better be on time to the airport.03 Jan 11:00 PM
WorldPlane was not cleared for takeoff in Tokyo, records showCoast guard plane under the impression it had "permission to use the runway".03 Jan 07:14 PM
New ZealandBigger plane on way for Whanganui to Auckland flightsThe 68-seat ATR72-500 aircraft could be a regular sight over Whanganui skies.03 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesThe Kiwi virtual reality company taking travellers to luxury destinationsThe virtual reality start-up offers 'the appetiser, not the main course' to travellers.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHoliday travel ‘chaos’: Air NZ flight grounded by air-con faultPassengers were left scrambling to find emergency lodging at the peak holiday time.30 Dec 05:00 AM
TravelWoman regrets viral hack for avoiding baggage fee'I don’t recommend other people do it.'29 Dec 11:00 PM
TravelFlight attendants reveal the truth about being filmedUnions are arcing up about cabin crew being filmed without consent during flights.29 Dec 01:55 AM
TravelAir NZ pilot reveals real reason you must ‘return to your allocated seat’No, it's not so crew know where you are sitting in case of emergency.28 Dec 11:00 PM
Travel‘Creepy as’: Kiwi traveller only passenger on Fiji ghost flightFrom check-in to the boarding gate the solo traveller was sure something was missing.27 Dec 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesThl's Grant Webster: What has been NZ's enormous loss during the past yearPlus his big hopes for the new Government.27 Dec 10:00 PM
TravelPlane wrong? Passenger refuses to swap seats with newlyweds, divides the internetThere are few travel topics more divisive than the etiquette of trading plane seats.25 Dec 11:00 PM
TravelMan banned from flying for 10 years because of his nameThe man was told he could not fly for one bizarre reason.23 Dec 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionStop blocking the aisle: How to board an aircraftFinancial Times: Does priority boarding ease the jam of passengers, or make it worse?23 Dec 09:00 PM
TravelChristmas mayhem: Auckland motorway crash causes traffic build-upAnd for Kiwis flying to their Xmas destination, here are tips to make the trip easier.22 Dec 05:05 AM
