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Christopher Luxon: What I'm doing when I leave the building

The airline boss leaves the company next week amid speculation about a move to politics.

Passengers text their loved ones as plane plunges 30,000ft

Panic broke out on plane when it started falling with attendants trying to rein in chaos.

From the flight deck: How Qantas will fly into the final frontier

Airline wants to fly further but needs know how flights affect crew and passengers.

Travel chaos as Jetstar windscreen cracks

A Jetstar flight travelling to Bali was forced to re-route after cockpit glass shattered.

Woman sewing X-rated message on plane goes viral

'For the perfect, heartfelt gift.'

17-hour flight: Air NZ poised to decide on non-stop Auckland-New York service

Airline will tap the experience of others using new generation planes on ultra-long haul.

Back down: Air NZ abandons Kia Ora mag trademark bid

After sparking anger the airline says its trademark bid has opened up a conversation.

Why Kiwis could be in for lower airfares

Agreements across a number of countries could cut complexity and increase flights

Airline giants' NZ battle: What's behind the new tactics

The airlines' owners are in a political struggle and they're competing hard in the air.

Auckland-bound plane creates spectacular effect

In some cases, plane spotters are rewarded with something spectacular.

Why China Eastern's luxe new Dreamliner is big for NZ

The new plane has first class style business suites to cater for wealthier travellers.

Scuffle over mobile phone grounds QantasLink plane

A QantasLink flight returned to Sydney after an argument broke out between passengers.

Editorial: What's behind the push for a commercial airport at Whenuapai

We say: What chance does Christopher Luxon's second airport push have?

Battle of Whenuapai: Analyst weighs options as more shots fired

An analyst weighs up merits as lobby group says Auckland Airport passengers are losing out

Flight check: Auckland to Norfolk Island with Air Chathams

Bethany Rolston flies on Air Chathams' inaugural service from Auckland to Norfolk Island.

Flight check: Auckland to Perth with Air NZ

Patrick McKendry flies aboard Air New Zealand's flight NZ175, from Auckland to Perth.