TravelWhy are planes almost always painted white? Apart from in New Zealand...Black paint can be third lighter than white paint. Why aren't more planes painted black?12 May 02:30 AM
TravelAir NZ bunk beds: What travellers need to knowThe Skynest sleeping pods are set to take off as soon as September 2024.12 May 01:30 AM
TravelSpeed up visas or lose Chinese tourists, Air NZ Asia manager saysAn airline manager explains why New Zealand could miss out on high-end Chinese tourists.11 May 08:46 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesLost luggage: Inside Air NZ’s plan to roll out bag tracing for passengersThe lost luggage crisis over summer accelerated development of tech.11 May 05:15 AM
OpinionMadeleine CrutchleyHow to comfort a nervous flier, according to a nervous flierNot laughing at them might be a good place to start.11 May 05:00 AM
TravelSix travel items flight attendants won't travel withoutHow many do you typically fly with?10 May 11:17 PM
AirlinesAirfare war: Jetstar launches cut-price domestic flightsThe low-cost carrier made the announcement after Air NZ was accused of price gouging.10 May 05:35 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesThe price of sleep in Economy: Air NZ reveals what a snooze in Skynest pod will costAirline outlines details of how its Economy class lie-flat option will work.10 May 05:25 AM
TravelMajor airline ex-CEO explains real reason more flights are delayed and cancelledStaff shortages and high demand aren't the main factors said the former CEO.09 May 09:35 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesTourism recovery has plateaued as revenge holiday travel weakensAs industry showcase starts TIA head says initial strong recovery has slowed.08 May 10:14 PM
TravelTravellers could get even more money for a delayed flight in this country'You deserve more,' said the country's president.08 May 08:38 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesBack from an 855-day sleep: Air NZ brings last big jet back from the desertThe return of the big plane adds much-needed capacity to the airline's stretched schedule.08 May 05:00 PM
TravelThis commercial flight is set to become the longest in the worldThe flight will take 20 hours and cover 17,020km.08 May 07:30 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesSoaring holiday costs: Tourism Minister says some price rises over the topMinister eyes what operators are charging as industry climbs out of Covid.08 May 05:40 AM
TravelJetstar leaves 50 Rarotonga passengers' luggage behindPassengers said it was 'hugely frustrating' to be left without checked bags.07 May 11:30 PM
Travel'I'm making a point': Plane passengers hold vote to eject unruly traveller in bizarre scene'She needs to get off this plane, if it’s anyone!'04 May 10:45 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialDirty aviation fuel: Oil companies must clean up their actOpinion: Our editorial on the latest imported fuel problem hitting airlines.04 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesJim Landers chased pirates and Soviet subs - now he’s helping keep an airline hummingEx-US Navy officer says same principles apply to 'grey planes and purple and white ones'.04 May 05:43 AM
TravelThe Plane Cabin of the future: Economy bunk beds and passenger privacy masksPassengers have been given a glimpse of the air cabins of the future at design awards.04 May 05:08 AM
BusinessA look at Hawaiian Airlines' fleet of Boeing 717sJim Landers Senior VP of technical operations gives us a look at Hawaiian Airlines' fleet of Boeing 717s - one of the world's busiest commercial airplanes. Video / Grant BradleyWatch04 May 04:00 AM
TravelTraveller’s 'unethical' AC trick to stop reclining passengers sees intense blowbackThe so-called "unethical life hack" continues the online debate over aircraft etiquette.03 May 11:30 PM
Travel'Unacceptable': Wheelchair user left to 'crawl' off Ryanair planeThe traveller was told his wheelchair assistance was late.03 May 09:47 PM
TravelGo First goes bust: Indian carrier grounds flights in bankruptcy filingThe no-frills carrier has grounded thousands of flyers over financial plight.03 May 08:47 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesWhat's the future for Cathay Pacific after 40 years flying into NZ?Hong Kong-based airline is rebuilding its global network after Covid hit.03 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesMore bad aviation fuel: Airlines demand answers over forced rationingNew fuel debacle: ExxonMobil rations fuel to airlines which must carry gas into the city.03 May 05:32 AM
TravelNo more makeup? Air NZ crew promised grooming rules makeover in reviewThe Air New Zealand grooming guide is a closed book to outsiders.03 May 05:21 AM
TravelWhat can Kiwi passengers expect from Qantas' new CEO?The new CEO has spent time in New Zealand and the US, places key to the airline's future.03 May 02:50 AM
TravelAir NZ's new uniform: Gender neutral, informal or high fashion?Air New Zealand staff will soon be arriving on the runway in new-look uniforms.02 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesQantas goes for insider to succeed Alan Joyce as new bossAustralian media speculated ex-Air NZer Cam Wallace may have been in frame.01 May 11:46 PM
TravelTwo cancellations in 48hrs: Passenger seeks damages for ‘emotional distress’She feels she is owed emotional damages for the ordeal.01 May 02:26 AM
TravelFAA overruled engineers to let 737 Max keep flying, report findsUS government watchdog reveals calls to ground 737 Max were overruled.30 Apr 07:57 PM
Travel'No nappies in seats!' Travel influencer ignites plane etiquette debateThis influencer has strong opinions – and not everybody agrees.29 Apr 04:00 AM
Travel'Apple juice' cause of Woman's air rage incident that injured threeA dispute over apple juice ended in injury for security agents at international airport.28 Apr 12:13 AM
TravelRussian tennis champ slept in Cairo airport after airline refused her passportThe women's tennis champ says she spent 18 hours in Cairo airport because of her passport.27 Apr 12:16 AM
