‘Where are my dogs? They’re my children!’ Passenger’s bizarre meltdown at Istanbul Airport
A dog breeder has defended his public meltdown at Istanbul Airport.
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Air NZ borrows A380 to rescue passengers stranded by Auckland floods
The airline says it is operating one of the biggest customer recoveries in its history.
Airlines ‘breathing through a straw’ after airport flooding: pilots
Under-pressure airlines scramble as pilots want new standards for state of runways.
‘No flights until March’: Passengers stranded in Singapore after Auckland floods
Stranded passengers were told there were few available seats until next month.
Emirates passengers fly on nightmare 13-hour flight to nowhere
Some of the world's longest routes became a flight to nowhere this weekend.
9000 Air NZ passengers trying to rebook flights to Auckland
9000 mostly international passengers have had trips affected by the Auckland floods.
Auckland international passengers warned not to go to airport unless flight is confirmed
'The reality is there is huge backlog of flights,' airport boss warns.
Diverted Tonga passengers spend two nights in Christchurch chapel
"I said to myself ‘this is not looking good." 1500 passengers divert through Christchurch.
New arrival: Why Delta pressed go on Auckland-LA route
Airline which carries around 200 million passengers a year has never flown here before.
Flight attendants reveal uniform safety feature passengers never see
“Did you think this was real?”
Engine failure at 30,000 feet: ‘There’s nothing you can do now’ - Kiwi nurse tells of Qantas fright
‘I had some terrible feelings before the flight. I just didn’t want to get on it.’
Black boxes from Nepal plane crash to be sent to Singapore
The Yeti Airlines crash in January killed all 72 people on board.
Hundreds of Jetstar passengers stranded at Japanese airport for 18 hours
Passengers were forced to sleep on the floor of Kansai airport as snow covered the runway.
Qantas engine failure proof solo pilots in passenger planes a bad idea says union
'We don’t have the technology to take over from two humans just yet'.
Flight attendant shares grim reason you should never use the toilet paper on planes
Flight attendants share hacks and hazards of plane WCs.
Airfare pain: Whopping surge in international prices
Latest CPI figures confirm travellers have suffered from eye-watering fares.
Auckland Airport spending $90m on new transport projects
Projects focused on prioritising the journey of travellers, employees, crew and cargo.
Passengers fuming after New York-Auckland flight delayed more than 48hrs
The passengers were delayed for a total of 48 hours.
Airline rebuild: Emirates starting second NZ superjumbo service
Carrier releases details of sought-after flight, Air NZ steps up China services.
Cabin Fever: Iceland passengers stuck in 10 hour snowstorm delighted by surprise gig
Passengers arriving at Keflavík Airport this weekend faced 10 hour delays in storms.
Sneaky photo of flight attendant's behaviour towards nervous flier shocks travellers
The photograph quickly gained attention over one small detail.
How NZ's stance on Covid testing Chinese arrivals helps boost tourism
The recovery of the prized Chinese market will be gradual but more air capacity coming.
Qantas 737 turns back to Fiji over ‘fumes’ in cabin
The call marks the airline’s fifth turnaround in the past week.
‘Go back to row 26, where you belong’: Traveller rant goes viral
The traveller has been applauded for stepping in to defend a fellow passenger.
Some airfare relief in sight as Delta takes on Air NZ to Los Angeles
Airline will launch daily services in October.
Visitor numbers up, and where are Kiwis escaping to as travel surges?
Figures show overseas travel by Kiwis is stronger as international visitor numbers rise.
US government fights for right to mandate masks for travellers
The appeal follows the EU's recommendation that travellers mask up again.
This retired Boeing 737 is being transformed into a luxury Bali villa
The jet turned luxury holiday apartment hopes to open in March this year.
Ransacked: Passenger's lost luggage burgled, left outside Auckland home for days
Passenger shocked to find her belongings pilfered after the lost luggage 'rigmarole'.
Pilots ‘appalled’ after passenger evades screening before Air NZ flight
Passenger evaded screening and boarded domestic flight; new security measures possible.
Pilots call Covid experience 'surreal'
Re-opening of China to air travel without restrictions a major milestone.
Airfare pain: How airlines are clawing back heavy losses
A shortage of capacity means passengers are paying sky-high prices.
Qantas 737 diverts over 'mechanical issue'
Qantas has suffered a second issue with their 737 fleet in as many days.
Mayday, CQD, SOS? Why do pilots use the Mayday distress signal?
On Wednesday evening a Qantas flight made a radio call that got the world’s attention.