WorldLines out the door at Sydney AirportHuge lines are snaking out of the Virgin Australia terminal at Sydney Airport this morning. Travellers are warned to allow extra time.03 Jan 02:04 AM
AirlinesSelf-service kiosks for Auckland AirportAuckland Airport has introduced its first mobile self-service check-in kiosks to prepare for an anticipated record number of international visitors this summer.29 Dec 01:09 AM
BusinessWatch: New arrival at Auckland AirportThe latest Chinese airline to fly to Auckland has landed as passenger numbers leap past 18 million a year.Watch22 Dec 11:15 PM
AirlinesAir NZ flying to new Tokyo airportAir New Zealand will operate services to a second airport in Tokyo from next year.21 Dec 12:47 AM
WorldCold snap plunges US airports into chaosJust four sleeps until Christmas, and things are officially crazy. Winter storms have cancelled an estimated 400 flights at this US airport.20 Dec 10:05 PM
New ZealandHeavy congestion after truck crashA truck carrying a large amount of gravel rolled this afternoon on one of the main routes to Auckland Airport.20 Dec 04:07 AM
TravelPrankster claims he flew in suitcaseAn American YouTuber claims to have pulled off one of the most dangerous airline pranks of all time by smuggling himself into the hold of a plane inside a suitcase.15 Dec 10:42 PM
TravelGiant teddy barred from flightIt was a depressing sight: a giant novelty teddy bear, abandoned and slumped against an airport rubbish bin.15 Dec 09:50 PM
New ZealandSessions give less able a voiceEvery week a group of up to 40 adults with physical disabilities or special needs let their hair down.15 Dec 04:00 PM
AirlinesAirport chaos: Stories from hell revealedAuckland Airport users are increasingly frustrated with the journey to and through the airport and are venting and suggesting solutions to congestion.14 Dec 10:37 PM
New ZealandDunedin Airport evacuates after false alarmA false alarm cleared the Dunedin Airport of staff and airline passengers this morning.14 Dec 08:57 PM
New ZealandConnecting across culturesOften it's the first time a Kiwi girl from Morrinsville or Te Awamutu has hung out with a refugee from Somalia or Afghanistan, but in most cases it won't be her last.14 Dec 04:00 PM
AirlinesAirline says sorry after two-day delaySouthern China Airlines has apologised to passengers whose flight was delayed twice in as many days.13 Dec 04:05 AM
TravelAirline sorry for 'one teabag' limitBritish Airways staff tried to ban a passenger from using more than one teabag in a guest lounge at Heathrow airport, it has emerged.12 Dec 09:44 PM
AirlinesChina Southern flight finally departsThe flight, which was delayed for 48 hours, has departed Auckland Airport.12 Dec 09:32 PM
AirlinesDelayed flight set for 10am departureA China Southern flight delayed for 48 hours at Auckland Airport is scheduled to depart at 10am today.12 Dec 07:10 PM
AirlinesPassenger's fury at airline over delayA passenger delayed at Auckland Airport for 32 hours on a China Southern airlines flight resorted to flying to Christchurch in order to get out of the country.12 Dec 03:04 AM
AirlinesTraffic gridlock hits Air NZ flightsTraffic chaos around Auckland Airport meant some passengers missed flights and its set to get worse over summer.09 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelCrackdown on drunk flyersIf you like to knock back a few drinks before catching a flight, you might want to think about cutting down - particularly if you're flying out of an Australian airport.09 Dec 02:21 AM
TravelCancer mum 'violated' by airport staffDenise Albert, who is currently undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer, was flying from Los Angeles to New York when she says airport security crossed the line.08 Dec 09:00 PM
TravelNew Zealand's best and worst airportsNew research from Cheapflights.co.nz found Kiwis looked for cleanliness, decent toilets and a good range of bars and restaurants in airports.06 Dec 03:00 AM
TravelTherapy pig joins airport staffFlying can be stressful for many and one airport has found a novel way to help travellers cope with it all: a therapy pig named Lilou.05 Dec 09:00 PM
TravelSydney airport buses destroyed in blazeTwo buses have been destroyed by fire on the edge of Sydney airport.04 Dec 10:18 PM
New ZealandCrowds at Auckland AirportThere is "unexpected congestion" in international arrivals at Auckland Airport.04 Dec 07:10 AM
OpinionPrice of boom in tourism is a taxCuriously, as the tourism industry was criticising a "bed tax" proposal from the Auckland mayor this week, it was about to make a similar proposal for the whole country.03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLate check-in leads to hijack threatHe was too late to check in for his flight, been told to pay another $100 for another - so Edward Christopher Wycherley threatened to hijack the plane.02 Dec 04:00 PM
Travel'Biocarts' slash wait time at airportsThe time inspection officers take to process foreign visitors at the desks at the Japanese airports was cut by 30 per cent to 40 per cent.27 Nov 09:04 PM
New ZealandFlight to Auckland divertedA plane coming from Singapore and due to land in Auckland later tonight has been diverted to Darwin for a passenger to receive medical assistance.27 Nov 06:01 AM
AirlinesKiwis spend $20m at duty freeNew Zealanders get to airports early and spend close to $100 when they shop at duty free outlets21 Nov 12:07 AM
TravelFlight from hell: All toilets blockedA plane was delayed for five hours after it was forced to divert to Manchester airport after all the toilets were blocked.20 Nov 07:33 PM
WorldOne dead in US airport shootingPolice have surrounded a plane at an Oklahoma airport after a Southwest Airlines baggage handler was shot and killed at the check-in counter15 Nov 10:49 PM
New ZealandLost luggage bill off the conveyor beltTwo National MPs' much derided bills dealing with lost property at airports and company annual reports will now be dealt with as part of a wider raft of law reforms to spare Parliament time and money.03 Nov 01:48 AM
BusinessWatch: Last ever KLM 747 landing at Maho BeachSource: YouTube: Plane Hound. The spectacular landings of the 747 are coming to an end at the world's most famous runwayWatch01 Nov 12:15 AM
