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Airport CEO defends Aus-NZ leadership forum
Auckland International Airport chief executive Adrian Littlewood has defended the Australia-New Zealand Leadership Forum he co-chairs.

Get used to busing - Auckland Airport
Auckland Airport hits back at a claim busing passengers to its terminals is Mickey Mouse but warns there will be more of it.

The Art of the Airport
Most of us love to travel, but not so many people enjoy the tiresome experience of flights and the time spent inside airports.

Airport warehouse evacuated
Firefighters are on their way to a major warehouse near Auckland Airport.

Watch: Terrifying landing for Boeing plane at Prague airport
A terrifying video of a Boeing aircraft aborting its landing was captured in Prague as the plane went up against some very strong cross winds. Videographer, Radko Nasinec, captured the cringe-worthy footage of the Boeing 737-430 narrowly avoiding a crash as its wheels grazed the runway.

New passenger fees for Tauranga airport
A new charge on airline passengers entering the terminal at Tauranga Airport looks set to be introduced next year. Tauranga City

Disability group dismayed in AB's actions
A disability advocate is dismayed that a prominent rugby player would treat disabled toilets with such little respect.

Chaos at Stansted passport control
Passengers arriving at Stansted faced chaotic delays at passport control on as an estimated 5,000 people queued to pass through immigration.

Powerful laser pointed at plane
Two pilots suffered headaches and had their vision temporarily obscured after a powerful green laser was pointed into the cockpit of the commercial plane they were flying.

Plane evacuated after haze in cabin
Passengers and crew walked away safely from an Air New Zealand plane, after an emergency at Nelson Airport last night.

Strike delays expected at Sydney airport
Passengers are being warned to prepare for significant delays at Sydney's international airport as Border Protection staff strike.

Drug dog plan underway for domestic airports
Drug detection dogs patrolling domestic terminals are a step closer to becoming a reality.

The US airports where you're most likely to be delayed
New data has revealed the US airports where you're most likely to get caught up in security checks - and it's not the ones you'd expect.

Jetstar gets flexible - for a price
Jetstar is trying to tap further into the business market, launching higher price options that allow more flexibility.

Airport spending climbs towards $370m
Auckland Airport capital spending could reach $370 million this year as it speeds up work to keep up with surging demand.

National MP defends trivial law change
"It is very small, but it is quality,' says the National MP promoting a trivial law change.

Did Olympic dash trigger JFK airport scare?
Travellers at NYs Kennedy Airport loudly celebrating Usain Bolt's Olympic 100-metre victory may have prompted unfounded reports of gunshots there.

National MP's lost luggage crusade
A National MP's bill on lost and found luggage will go before Parliament at a cost of $43,000 an hour to pass into law.

'30 to 40 minutes to serve one passenger'
Kiwi passengers on a new flight route direct to Auckland from Los Angeles were forced to spend a night at the terminal when the flight was delayed by 16 hours.

How one man delayed an airport
A Jetstar flight had to be evacuated and up to three more may have been delayed after a man running late triggered an alarm at Auckland Airport's domestic terminal.

Want to skip airport queues? Pay up
Passengers wanting to skip airport arrival queues will have to pay for the privilege.

Fog disrupting flights in and out of Christchurch
The Christchurch International Airport released an alert just before 9pm tonight, warning passengers to check with their airline for updates.

Auckland aircraft u-turn after malfunction
Holidaymakers heading to Apia have had their voyage delayed after a plane malfunction forced them to turn back to Auckland this evening.

Airport security staff strike called off
The strike by airport security workers was due to take place next week, potentially disrupting thousands of flights and passengers.

Weather causes holiday travel chaos
Floods and ice around New Zealand are hitting school holiday travel plans.

Skybus responds to Jim Eagles
Skybus responds to travel writer Jim Eagle's recent column about his experience using the service.

Rio boils over just ahead of Games
COMMENT: With less than a month to go until Rio, serious concerns have been raised about the safety of tourists and teams arriving in the city.