What every plane arriving at Auckland Airport is worth to New Zealand
New study outlines the importance of air links to the country.
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Man allegedly punches fellow passenger on Wellington-Sydney flight
Police arrested the 25-year-old Thai man shortly after he disembarked.
Sounds Air cans Taupō flights amid rising costs
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Air NZ enters beverage space with exclusive new product
The product will be available from March 2025.
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'How did the cockroaches get on there?'
Air New Zealand fare row: Consumer watchdog pushes for market probe
Push for Government inquiry meets roadblock
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'Vicious': Passenger beats sleeping man on flight to Washington DC
The US man is now facing criminal charges.
‘Virtual monopoly’ – Consumer NZ calls for government probe into Air NZ prices
The watchdog calls out Air NZ on domestic market dominance, minister cool on inquiry.
Two women kicked off flight for 'punch up' over MAGA cap
The women, in their 40s and 60s, were forcibly removed by police.
What airline passengers want: IATA survey reveals where fares rank
Study on passenger preferences and emerging trends as travel booms.
Aviation fuel from waste wood viable in Aotearoa: Air NZ, Lanzajet
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The new measures are aimed at providing better protection for all airline passengers.
Major international airport takes a jab at Dunedin's 3-minute hug limit
However, the cheeky signs leave out a key cost for travellers.
Opinion: Don't waste your precious first drink of the holiday on plane booze
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Battle of the bargains: Jetstar chases up Air NZ sale with cheaper fares
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Seamless travel across the Tasman - Qantas starts paperless arrival for flights
The trial mirrors what has been in place in NZ.
A ‘rip off’: Consumer warning over Air NZ’s school holiday fares
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What’s life worth in a plane crash? All airlines must pay out more
Airlines in member states must also pay out more for delays and lost luggage.
Iranian markets slide and flights cancelled as Israeli attack looms
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