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Koru crunch: Travellers squeezed from Air NZ lounge

Air New Zealand said last year it was caught by surprise by the demand for its lounges.

Smaller seats, less legroom latest trend for Asia's low-cost airlines

South China Morning Post: Growing Asian airlines will shrink seat space even further.

Echoes of MH17, warn Iran airspace advisors as airlines divert

Airlines flying over Iranian airspace have rerouted flights in echoes of MH17.

Pilot of 'mile-high' airline on fulfilling passengers' fantasies

On this airline passengers are not just allowed, but encouraged, to have sex in the air.

Abandoned passenger wakes in darkness on plane

Air Canada is looking into how a passenger was left on a plane overnight.

'Let's focus on the issues that are killing people' - Aviation leader to the CAA

Aviation groups are worried about CAA resources but minister says improvement continues.

Major airlines ban flights over Iran airspace after drone shot down

Move in response to 'heightened military activities and political tensions' in the region.

Hudson pilot 'Sully' Sullenberger weighs in on 737 MAX

The hero of the 'Miracle on the Hudson' has expressed concern flying the 737 MAX planes.

Qantas makes biggest changes to frequent flyer programme in 32 years

There are winners and losers from the Qantas frequent flyer programme revamp.

Global airline group blasts Airways NZ for 21% fee hike

Airlines say the New Zealand approach is much different to that in Australia.

Air NZ plane pulls out of landing as another aircraft on runway

Airways says the go-around was standard procedure and aircraft were not at risk.

Pilots frustrated at Govt stance on high powered lasers

A members bill to toughen penalties for reckless laser use is not getting Govt support.

Air NZ beaten by Fiji Airways to top 'Aviation Oscars'

Like a velvet runway, the red carpet was rolled for the 2019 Skytrax Awards.

Qantas puts Dreamliners on summer transtasman route

The airline will use the service as a way of promoting its plane in the NZ market.

Air NZ working on the Holy Grail - lie flat in economy class

Passengers and crew have been testing new seats for months in a secret venue.

Air Chathams general manager on Convair 340/580 fuselage

Air Chathams general manager, Dwayne Emeny on Convair 340/580 fuselage.

'Ant-maggeddon': United Airlines passenger's horror discovery

Forget snakes on a plane!

Kevin Page: No frills flight with unexpected baggage

Fitting in a trip to see Big Mama becomes a tight squeeze for Kevin Page.