PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir NZ plane switch downgrades passengers' seatingPassengers on Rarotonga flight have been offered $350 for seat downgrade at short notice.26 Jun 06:58 AM
AirlinesShunning the 9 to 5: The Kiwi who earns a living working from exotic landsNathan James Thomas has engineered a digital nomad life for himself.24 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesEditorial: Great news about the airline recovery, now to the flying experienceOPINION: Airlines are recovering, now it's time to know more about the service on offer23 Jun 04:30 AM
TravelCathay chooses Christchurch for seasonal return but no free flights for South IslandChristchurch will be the airline’s first seasonal route since the pandemic.22 Jun 09:24 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesPlane spotters' paradise: LAX lounge run by Air NZ wins Skytrax awardAirline designed and runs lounge that has won alliance award seven years running.22 Jun 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesKiwi billionaire's aviation firm is one of Time's top 100 influential companiesBattery-powered plane has made a test flight and is a contender for Air NZ's fleet.22 Jun 05:27 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesPassengers choose: How airlines in NZ market rank in global Skytrax awardsAwards a good guide to how the big carriers rank, big mover in NZ market revealed.21 Jun 04:40 AM
TravelHow Air NZ’s Skynest cleared vertical cabin designs for take offVertical cabin designs might finally solve this familiar seat problem...20 Jun 10:00 PM
Travel'I thought we were going to die': Mum clutches baby during freak turbulenceThe young mum strapped her 1-year-old to her chest when turbulence hit.20 Jun 06:13 PM
New ZealandPM Chris Hipkins to meet with China’s President Xi JinpingPM's office has confirmed he will meet with Xi during his trip to China next week.19 Jun 05:29 AM
Markets with MadisonFrom survival mode to super profitable: How airlines are taking off after CovidAirlines are experiencing a tremendous turnaround.18 Jun 08:31 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesJetlag-busting meals tried out on marathon Big Apple flightAcademics say results from Qantas test flights are promising.17 Jun 05:00 PM
TravelThis airport just hired a cat to help calm anxious travellersThe 14yo feline will join a rabbit and a pig as part of the 'Wag Brigade' programme.16 Jun 05:31 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesQantas fights back after union says NZ staff getting raw deal over rest on New York flightFatigue on ultra-long-haul flights in the spotlight after union blasts airline.16 Jun 02:36 AM
TravelTiktoker claims men who book plane window seats violate womens' rightsFemale traveller says men "don't belong" in the favoured spot.15 Jun 09:42 PM
TravelAir NZ and Ministry of Tourism announce $2 million towards sustainable aviation fuel studiesThe airline will consider the feasibility of operating a SAF plant in NZ.15 Jun 09:08 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesLet’s get physical: New Qantas long-range planes will have stretching zoneA ‘tailored’ schedule can also help your brain recover faster after flights, study shows.15 Jun 11:30 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesPyjama party: Inside Qantas QF3's 16-hour flight from Auckland to New YorkWhat do you get in Qantas Business Class to the Big Apple?15 Jun 05:27 AM
TravelWhy young women are wearing fishing vests to the airportThere is a cost-cutting method to the madness.15 Jun 12:24 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesMidair explosion: Qantas boss Alan Joyce on his biggest challengeAirline boss has been at the heart of some of the most dramatic events in its history.14 Jun 05:00 PM
TravelAir NZ's longest-serving flight attendant has just retired. Here's what he's doing nextThe 74-year-old shares how he'll spend his well-earned retirement.14 Jun 07:00 AM
AirlinesHow Qantas hopes to avoid disruption on New York-Auckland flightsThe airline's planes have fewer seats than its transtasman rival.14 Jun 05:45 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesWhere to next? Qantas flights on the radar that could get under Air NZ’s skinThe airline's boss says its new era will be great for the 'amazing' NZ market.13 Jun 09:12 PM
AirlinesQantas boss Alan Joyce: Better air fare news ahead for travellersWith demand running hot, when will fares come down?12 Jun 09:57 PM
BusinessQantas chief executive Alan Joyce on airfaresQantas chief executive Alan Joyce joins Mike Hosking to discuss airfares. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch12 Jun 09:47 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Hard pill to swallow': Double hit of landing charges hurts Air Chathams'The worst case scenario is that Air Chathams withdraws from Whanganui.'12 Jun 05:00 PM
TravelThis airline is 'cracking down' on carry-on bagsYour overstuffed duffle bag won't make it past the gate, say to recent passengers.11 Jun 08:12 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesThe Auckland to New York marathon: What Qantas has learned from Air New ZealandThe flight is the fifth longest in the world and the airlines will soon be competing11 Jun 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesQantas boss Alan Joyce in NZ: Return of the Comeback KingOne of Australia’s top paid executives is heading for departures – what's his legacy?10 Jun 08:14 PM
TravelThis is how you nail your next long-haul trip to EuropeThree experts reveal their top tips for making the most of those ultra-long-haul flights.10 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPremium: Alan Joyce and Project SunriseQantas CEO Alan Joyce reveals how the airline is tackling "the last big frontier in aviation" with Project Sunrise. Video / SuppliedWatch10 Jun 04:12 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir NZ says fares will moderate; Cathay Pacific boosting services to AotearoaSecond profit upgrade in six weeks for Kiwi airline.09 Jun 03:57 AM
Travel'We were traumatised': US passengers rescued from remote Russian airport'She hasn't eaten properly in two days.'08 Jun 10:32 PM
TravelHundreds of flights affected as wildfire smog smothers New YorkThe FAA has issued a warning to airlines over wildfire smoke which blankets northeast US.08 Jun 09:00 PM