TravelHow air traffic controllers grounded Trump's shutdownUnder pressure of a dozen or so air traffic controllers, the historic shutdown had caved.31 Jan 09:12 PM
New ZealandKiwi man charged for smoking during international flightMan pleads guilty in an Apia court to a charge laid against him by Samoan authorities.30 Jan 09:03 AM
TravelCathay Pacific's new lounge has space for mind and bodyThe airline has invested in head space in the air as well as in its lounges.30 Jan 12:23 AM
TravelSmuggler caught with 5000 leeches on his personBorder authorities discovered hundreds of containers of live squirming medicinal leeches.29 Jan 09:00 PM
TravelWatch: Woman kicked off flight after disgusting rantWoman kicked off plane after complaining about being in the middle of 2 large passengers.29 Jan 07:25 PM
TravelPoint of departure: Problems facing the airport of the futureWhile air travel continues to grow there's one thing they can't solve with new technology.28 Jan 09:30 PM
AirlinesCommerce minister warns Auckland Airport on pricesThe airport says it is still reviewing a Commerce Commission ruling.28 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelWould you trust your car to a robot while on holiday?Passengers will soon be able to drop off their cars with a robotic valet.24 Jan 11:22 PM
CrimeThai airport arrests in connection to globetrotting crime spreeThai airports are cracking down on career criminals targeting airport carousels.24 Jan 07:59 PM
Travel$150k a year to be air traffic controller - but only if you pass this testDespite the lucrative income, finding candidates with the right skills isn't easy.24 Jan 02:54 AM
AirlinesTonga cable break: 'It's like the dark ages'It could be weeks before internet is restored to Tonga.24 Jan 01:16 AM
New ZealandSix flights delayed after drone sighting at Auckland AirportA passenger on a flight from Wellington said drones meant the aircraft had to circle.23 Jan 06:07 AM
TravelDrones ground flights at major US airportDisruptive rogue drone pilots are likely to cause copycat crimes.23 Jan 03:13 AM
TravelOver 250 passengers stranded on freezing planeUnited Airlines passengers were left stranded in freezing temperatures for over 15 hours21 Jan 01:15 AM
TravelMuhammad Ali was terrifed of flying - now there's an airport named after him"I'm not afraid of the fight," he once told reporters. "I'm afraid of the flight."20 Jan 11:00 PM
TravelDNA Discount: Mexican airline's creative discount to US customersOne airline has highlighted the more positive aspects of cross-border travel in DNA stunt.20 Jan 10:20 PM
TravelShutdown for what? TSA blasts airport with explicit music protestAt JFK Airport the grumblings of TSA staff have been accompanied by a musical protest.17 Jan 12:20 AM
TravelSimple defect: Could your passport stop you from travelling?The Department of Internal Affairs has warned travellers may be refused entry.15 Jan 08:49 PM
TravelPassenger passes security with gun, flies to TokyoThe passenger passed through security in Atlanta with an undetected gun and flew to Japan.14 Jan 08:21 PM
Travel'Airline for millennials' folds – admits 'too difficult to understand'The 'Millennial Airline' has come back down to earth with a thud two years after launch.14 Jan 07:24 PM
TravelAviation industry urges Trump to end shutdownA letter signed by 34 aviation groups outlines 11 areas of major concern affecting travel.11 Jan 12:00 AM
TravelDrinking while flying: What to knowAlcohol has fueled some of the most horrific in-flight incidents in recent years.10 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandInternational flight from Auckland turns back after multiple bird strikesThe Cathay Pacific flight experienced multiple bird strikes shortly after take-off.10 Jan 06:26 AM
New ZealandFlights disrupted because air traffic controllers late for workUnion says short-staffing of air traffic controllers represents major safety concern.10 Jan 06:16 AM
TravelTransonic flight of fancy: Boeing unveils futuristic wing designsBoeing developed the concept in partnership with NASA over the past 10 years.10 Jan 12:14 AM
TravelShould you tip your cabin crew?Does this new system reduce the hallowed positions of cabin crew to flying serving staff?09 Jan 07:26 PM
TravelStrangest items discovered by US airport security in 2018In an effort to educate – and entertain – the TSA have begun publishing their finds.07 Jan 10:28 PM
TravelWhy you will now pay to leave JapanFrom today, you'll now be paying even more before leaving Japan.07 Jan 09:16 PM
TravelFlight attendants warned to lose weight or be groundedThe airline had apparently received complaints about "obese" cabin crew in the past.07 Jan 01:02 AM
New ZealandEmergency response at Nelson AirportAn emergency response was put in place at Nelson Airport early this evening.06 Jan 05:18 AM
New ZealandDrones blamed for 10 near collisions with aircraftNew figures illustrate a climbing trend of airspace interference caused by drones.05 Jan 04:00 PM
AirlinesThe job offering graduates $95,000 a year: Air traffic control jobs up for grabsIt's not too late for a career change.31 Dec 01:48 AM
New ZealandFlight disruptions after Auckland Airport runway damageSeveral minor flight disruptions resulted from the 15-minute closure of the sole runway.28 Dec 06:20 AM
New ZealandFog forces flight cancellations at Wellington AirportFog settled on the capital overnight, but is expected to clear this afternoon.25 Dec 11:23 PM
