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National says the Government should have done more to guarantee fuel supply
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Fight erupts for overhead storage on flight
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We didn't want our child exposed to this. We had no warning we would be forced to see it.
Dunedin flight forced to turn back to Auckland
An Air New Zealand flight was forced to turn back following an 'engineering' problem.
Bumpy flying: 1600 unfilled jobs prompts Auckland Airport Xmas travel warning
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Ryanair ‘Rave’: Passengers furious about ‘horrific’ flight to Ibiza
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Country's ambitious plan to build mega-airport revealed
Part of a 100-million tourist drive, it would be twice the size of Dubai International.
Watch: Laughing baggage handlers stood down after shocking video emerges
Baggage handlers have been issued a stern warning by the CEO of a ground handling service.
Former flight attendant reveals the seat she would never book on a flight
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'Rude' woman attracts fury online for inconsiderate travel accessory
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Will and Kate ‘utterly delightful’ say cabin crew, royals spotted on BA flight
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Hawaiian Airlines will return to Rarotonga for the first time in 30 years.
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As the aviation sustainability push grows, a new 'leadership body' is set up Govt agency.
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The plane diverted to Arkansas, reporting injuries caused by an unruly passenger.
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Gulf Air flight attendant suffers heart attack mid-flight to Paris
The pilots were forced to make an emergency landing.
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Major airports to scrap 100ml liquid restrictions
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