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
TravelCanada wants airlines to pay passengers when a major service disruption occurs.The new proposal could come into effect from August this year.26 Apr 09:07 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesStress on the flightdeck: Pilots pinpoint where new aviation law has let them downLaw was touted by the Government as a once in a generation opportunity25 Apr 05:00 PM
TravelThe Americans are coming, so are cheaper airfares!US carriers announce more seats to LA, bringing lower airfares for summer.24 Apr 10:12 PM
TravelHorror over Ohio as Boeing 737 strikes flock of geeseChilling rumbling noises could be heard by onlookers.24 Apr 09:02 PM
TravelIs Marmite a liquid? Puzzling carry-on luggage restrictionsThe surprising items that you might have to hand over at airport security.24 Apr 08:00 AM
TravelThousands of passengers affected after Air NZ grounds two planesAlmost 150,000 passengers will be impacted between June and October.21 Apr 05:28 AM
Travel'Cry baby' passenger's wild screaming match with child on plane'Sir, you are screaming'... 'So is the baby!'20 Apr 11:58 PM
RoyalsCoronation disruption: Airport staff announce strike action on royal weekend'Inevitable disruption' is expected, with airport staff and parking wardens walking out.20 Apr 08:44 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesUnited-Air NZ alliance: How it worksAirlines can co-operate on pricing - what does that mean for airfares?20 Apr 05:42 AM
TravelWebsite glitch lets travellers buy $16k business class airfares for $480Some travellers took advantage of a currency conversion error.20 Apr 05:00 AM
Travel‘Crocs are always a bad idea’ Flight steward reveals what you should never wear on a planeDressing for an upgrade is, sadly, a myth. Clothes can, however, make a flight worse.19 Apr 06:30 PM