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Air Vanuatu woes: Delay to 737 repairs cancel Auckland flights until after Easter
Delays in getting parts for the grounded 737 have had knock-on effects for travellers.
Watch: Onboard the all new Emirates Premium Economy
Emirates country manager for NZ Chris Lethbridge reveals the all new Emirates Premium Economy onboard their Airbus A380. Video / NZ Herald
Auckland Airport’s busiest Easter travel days revealed
Easter is looking to be as busy as Christmas with 800,000 passengers piling through.
Kiwi artists say Air New Zealand playing less NZ music on planes
NZ Artists' representatives and APRA notice drop in Kiwi music on national carrier.
'Will destroy their tourism': Kiwis stranded after island nation's only 737 fails
This is not the first time that issues with the 737 have grounded the network.
Scottish pop star’s unexpected mid-flight act shocks
Passengers on a flight from London to Los Angeles got quite the surprise.
New aviation law: Hits and misses
Consultation on changes to streamline oversight of aviation mooted a decade ago.
Australia Border Force creates new rules for Air NZ pilots on transtasman flights
Airline working with agency to tackle problem that has caused schedule glitches.
Unruly airline passengers could face flight bans with proposed no-fly list bill
The controversial proposal has previously been struck down.
Air NZ facing 20,000 ‘unacceptable’ outstanding refunds
The airline is facing extended handling delays and 10 times the volume of claims.
Air NZ passenger alleges crew member was caught 'vaping' on plane
'If a member of the public was caught vaping, they’d be met by police'.
Air NZ woos workers with pay raise in bid to fill 400 airport vacancies
The national airline has upped its entry level wage to $30 per hour.
Return of Emirates' South Island A380 draws crowds to Christchurch Airport
The carpark was full with aviation fans awaiting Emirates' double-decker A380.
Free trick to upgrading your airline headsets
The young influencer revealed the handy feature onboard a flight.
Civilian honoured for tackling murderous airline passenger
The former bouncer said he doesn’t consider himself a hero.
Emirates about to touch down in Christchurch with Airbus A380
The return of the double-decker is a vote of confidence in the South Island.
Is Marmite a liquid? Puzzling restrictions for carry-on luggage
The surprising items that you might have to hand over at airport security.
Major airline reveals how to get a free row on your flight
All you'll need is a hat, a phone and some top-notch acting skills.
International travel through European country expected to be disrupted in upcoming strike action
A union representative said the action will have "massive" and "necessary" effects.
Global travel company forced to pay $12,300 to Aucklander
The man was $20,000 out of pocket when a trip to see his dying grandfather was cancelled.
Air NZ’s Skynest: Details of how new sleep pods will work
Air NZ’s Skynest sleep pods are in the running for a top global innovation award.
TikTok tactic for getting special treatment on a flight
Traveller claims the hack was so worth the cost.
Woman’s viral luggage hack majorly backfires
The trick to avoiding a $240 baggage fee worked…almost.
Look, no pilot! Autonomous planes could arrive in NZ sooner than expected
Pilot-free planes is a technology that the NZ CAA says is already on their radar.
Widow distraught at 'uncaring' air points rule after husband dies
A Queensland grandmother discovered she lost all her Qantas Frequent Flyer points.
Passenger sends debt collectors to London airport for flight refunds
A UK court sent bailiffs to collect outstanding refunds from the Hungarian airline.
London Heathrow security guards to strike for 10 days over Easter
It's the latest in mass UK strikes and will cause chaos over busy Easter travel period.
The Great Escape: Where Kiwis are going this winter to soak up the sun
The souring economy isn't holding holidaymakers back - can it last?
Auckland Airport’s new $3.9b terminal: What it means for travellers
'We recognise that in today’s environment price changes are challenging' - airport boss.
New Auckland Airport terminal: 'Flabbergasted' airlines warn flyers will pay for $3.9b spend-up
At last, a new domestic terminal is coming - but passengers face higher prices.
Airline's Covid credit scheme torn apart by consumer advocacy group
Qantas has "let customers down time and time again".
The 'Oscars' of international airports award best in show
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The day there were no international passengers at Auckland Airport
From close to a million passengers a month, numbers plunged three years ago.