The way to San Jose? This 5000km mistake is surprisingly common
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Major health breach as passengers not screened on Melbourne flight
Police were able to intercept some passengers but NSW are still "chasing up" others.
Auckland Airport international terminal 'eerily quiet', border debate push grows
International passenger numbers are 95% down as powerful group calls for border strategy.
Travel-starved tourists board fake flight to nowhere
It was a moment the passengers on the China Airlines A330 had waited months for.
UK's safe travel wish list 'straight out of 1860'
New Zealand has appeared on a list of 75 countries exempt from quarantine in the UK
Watch: US cop fired after hitting woman in airport row
Enraged woman asks officer: "What you wanna do?". He punched her in the face.
Online store launched to sell airports' lost luggage
Half finished books, souvenirs and pre-worn clothes are among the oddities on offer.
Influential New Zealanders call for borders to open
Three influential New Zealand figures say economy will suffer if borders don't open.
European flight search spike after NZ added to 'safe' list
Travel agents have reported a 450 per cent rise in searches for overseas airfares.
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce gives update on NZ, Australia travel bubble
Qantas boss Alan Joyce has poured cold water on the hyped Aussie travel bubble.
Government's new Covid-19 testing strategy revealed
Testing of border and quarantine staff will be stepped up.
Air crews on flights from Covid hotspots must go into isolation
The Government is stepping up New Zealand's Covid-19 testing system at the border.
Travel boom as Kiwis escape for long weekend
It's the first holiday weekend since New Zealand moved to alert level 2 - and we're off.
Winston breaks ranks: 'NZ should be at level 1 now'; Cabinet dispute revealed
Deputy Prime Minister says New Zealand has been 'too cautious for too long'.
With more planes parked than flying Auckland Airport brings forward runway work
The crisis hitting aviation has provided an opportunity to do much-needed runway work.
App lets you find seats on private jets amid pandemic travel woes
Consider it car pooling but with wings and higher fuel costs.
Wellington City Council pledges support to airport
Wellington City pledges to take part in bailout of airport similar to Air NZ deal.
Philippine Airlines unveil anti-viral uniforms on NZ repatriation flight
The skies may be no less friendly but they have become a lot less comfortable.
Air NZ to test all international crew and airport staff
Tests will also be offered to other companies with employees at the airport.
Emirates conducts Covid-19 blood tests for travellers at check in
Emirates has become the first airline to pre-screen passengers for coronavirus.
Wellington Airport jobs on the line
Wellington Airport expects to cut about 40 positions as Covid-19 bites.
Woman told reason she couldn't fly was her lack of clothes
With no care for travel restrictions or public decency the woman tried to check in naked.
Partygoers' private jet turned around at French border
None of the party heading to a Cannes villa were found to have valid reason to travel.
Auckland Council investment diluted as investors gobble up Auckland Airport shares
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says council's holding in AIA will fall to 18 per cent from 20.
Coronavirus: Quarantined travellers allowed home early
One family has "no idea" why they were allowed to fly home before the 14 days were up.
Focus: Air NZ makes radical cuts to domestic destinations
Focus: Air New Zealand continues to make radical cuts, this time to it’s domestic destinations from Friday flying to only five NZ cities.
#HelpKiwisFly: Grounded travel staff seek work to combat Covid 19 crisis
Airline and travel workers are looking for redeployment opportunities to combat Covid-19.
Focus: Today’s aviation activity
Focus: A look at today’s activity in aviation amid the coronavirus pandemic wreaking havoc for the aviation industry.
Government talking to airports: Robertson
Finance Minister confirms talks and says airports are critical to the economy.
Auckland Airport's big call on second runway has familiar ring
The second runway gets put on ice - again - and 90 contractors lose work.
Shops close at Auckland Airport: What you need to know
Travellers need to be prepared as very few shops are open at the airport
'Today I lost my wings': Attendant's tearful final PA in Dunedin
"It's a little bit surreal knowing we've come back down to earth one last time."
Auckland Airport suspends work on $2b worth of projects, 90 contractors go
The company has also let go 90 independent contractors.
Empty flight, attentive service: Flying home to NZ with Air Canada
Life on board a long-haul flight amid the coronavirus pandemic.