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Buckle up: Xmas air travel could be bumpy, advice over high fares

NZ's delayed re-opening means aircraft deployed elsewhere.

Why this Virgin flight circled Perth for two hours

Passengers became nauseous and anxious as the plane few in constant circles.

Singapore Airlines breaks profit records as fundraising helps it ‘outlast the pandemic’

The airline group resumes dividends after being quick out of the blocks.

Return of the Maple Leaf: Air Canada back bigger than before

Airline says demand is surging - and has a warning over fares.

No middle seat: Brave enough to try this high-risk travel hack?

Travellers praised the "shogun-level strategy" in the high-risk travel hack.

Airline removes six seats for world's tallest woman

The tall traveller thanked the airline for going above and beyond on the 13-hour flight.

QantasLink aircraft catches fire at Sydney Airport with passengers on board

More than 20 passengers were on-board when the aircraft caught fire.

Ethical traveller: How to limit your trash while travelling

What does no-waste travel look like and how do we achieve it?

Listenbourg: Why Ryanair is relocating to this imaginary EU country

How the world learned to love Listenbourg. But still doesn't know where it is.

'Chief Clown' trolls airline for flight refunds

Maintaining humour when negotiating flight refunds is tough. Even for a "Chief Clown".

Air NZ sets goal for emissions-free flights

Air NZ is working towards emissions-free flights. Video / Supplied

Swissport in the eye of the aviation storm - what’s the outlook for 2023?

Global head of giant ground handler says its searching for 1000s of workers.

A hot shower at 40,000 feet: Emirates bringing back its A380s to NZ

Emirates last flew its super jumbo to Aotearoa in March 2020.

Chris Lethbridge Emirates NZ regional manager on the return of the A380’s

Chris Lethbridge Emirates NZ regional manager talks to the herald about bringing back the A380. Video / NZ Herald

Launch of Aussies first new airline in 15 years delayed by regulators

Take off has been delayed several times as the airline awaits approval from regulators.

People paying up to $2100 to skip lines at this airport

Crowds at security have impatient passengers opening their wallets.

Virgin Australia and AirAsia X are back - will airfares drop?

Summer capacity across the Tasman still well short of pre-pandemic level.

Virgin Australia launches $409 fares as it returns to New Zealand

Thirty months after pulling out of NZ, re-shaped Virgin Australia is back.