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The agents appeared to have a slick operation but forgot about CCTV.
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Travellers were asked not bring nuts onto the plane, but a nasty surprise was on the menu.
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Auckland Airport delays: Fears as 15,000 to arrive at 'madhouse' on Saturday
Auckland Airport offers travel tips as it predicts busy start to school holidays.
15,000 passengers a day: Auckland Airport reveals busiest school holiday dates
The airport has asked for patience, especially at arrivals screening.
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Stop crowding the luggage carousel, says Paralympian
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'Babies are not the problem' says Auckland mum abused for child's cries on plane
She claims the other Bali passengers made far worse noise than her 1yo.
Flight departs Switzerland with 111 passengers and none of their luggage
Travellers were shocked to discover not a single piece of luggage waiting at the carousel.
Dog missing at world’s busiest airport for 24 days, found at last
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Kiwi couple sat next to farting dog on 13 hour flight seek refund
As the flight was fully booked, they could only be offered alternate seats in economy.
Departing Qantas boss leaves train wreck in his wake
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Qatar Airways 'invasive' searches one reason for blocking 21 new flights
Doha aimed to double its 28 flights per week. Australia said no.
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'Shocker' - Nats on $33m Auckland Light Rail deal pre-election
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New Zealand 'uniquely suited' as launchpad for zero-emission flights, say Airbus
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How much would you pay for a child-free plane cabin?
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Firefighters called after smoke reported in plane cockpit at Wellington Airport
Fire crews did not find any smoke when they attended.
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Qantas still holds $500 million in pandemic credits, Australian Senate hears
The affected passengers are expected to include a 'significant number of NZ customers'.
Opposed Tarras Airport group willing to take fight to Environment Court
The group is gearing up to fight the plan all the way to the courts. From RNZ
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Hundreds of UK flights cancelled, air traffic turmoil could last days
Over 500 flights in UK airspace were cancelled yesterday after a "technical issue".
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