AirlinesThe world's stingiest airline gets worseSpirit Airlines is home of the 'Bare Fare' - which is now even stricter than ever.01 Feb 11:26 PM
AirlinesMeet Oscar, Air NZ's robotAir New Zealand has made its first foray into artificial intelligence, unveiling a chatbot to help passengers with common questions.01 Feb 10:05 PM
TravelThe airport with no security screeningWhile Donald Trump tightens his grip on the United States borders, a small airport on the other side of the world has abolished security screening.01 Feb 01:53 AM
TravelAirline goes to the dogsA Japanese airline has launched a special flight service that allows passengers to fly with their dogs in the main cabin.01 Feb 01:30 AM
AirlinesAuckland Airport's record highAuckland Airport handled close to one million international passengers in December as tourism booms and concern about pressure on infrastructure grows.31 Jan 09:39 PM
TravelSaudi prince takes 80 falcons on flightA photo showing a flock of blindfolded falcons - believed to be owned by a Saudi prince - in the cabin of a passenger jet has gone viral today.31 Jan 01:51 AM
TravelWhy is in-flight WiFi so slow?In-flight WiFi is getting faster and cheaper, and is an increasingly common offering on budget and flagship airlines alike.30 Jan 10:38 PM
AirlinesFlight crew swap shifts in Trump banAirline staff are swapping shifts to keep crew members safe from getting caught up in President Donald Trump's Muslim ban.30 Jan 06:21 PM
AirlinesPlane departs after 8hr wait on tarmacHundreds of passengers have finally been able to depart Auckland Airport for Singapore - eight hours after a problem left plane sitting on the tarmac.29 Jan 03:26 AM
New ZealandPilot's first solo flight ends in rough landingA light plane has crashed at Dunedin airport.27 Jan 09:58 PM
TravelLast chance to see Southern LightsA rare final chance has arisen to view the Aurora Australis from a commercial flight.26 Jan 02:05 AM
AirlinesDriverless bus trial launched in ChristchurchA trial for a 15-seat autonomous shuttle is about to start at Christchurch Airport.25 Jan 10:47 PM
AirlinesBoeing Dreamliner turns into rainmakerThe world's largest planemaker is counting on its single-aisle 737 to bolster results this year.25 Jan 07:05 PM
BDBDAirlinesAir New Zealand's passenger revenue fallsPassenger revenue in the first six months of Air New Zealand's financial year has fallen sharply.25 Jan 03:19 AM
AirlinesAirline does away with screensAmerican Airlines is getting rid of seat-back screens in its new fleet of domestic Boeing aircraft.25 Jan 03:09 AM
TravelIs this the end of middle seat misery?A new design featuring 'staggered seating' could put an end to the ongoing battle over the dreaded middle seat.25 Jan 02:18 AM
TravelDubai world's busiest airportDubai remains home to the world's busiest international airport after seeing 83.6 million passengers in 2016.24 Jan 11:00 PM
TravelRecord number of guns caught at airportsAn average of nine firearms a day were confiscated at US airports last year - most of them loaded.24 Jan 08:18 PM
TravelIs this the end of passports?Australia's planned new contactless passenger identification system would eliminate the need for travel documnets.23 Jan 10:29 PM
TravelCrew too busy 'partying' to land planeAn easyJet passenger has claimed her flight home last Friday was forced to abort landing as cabin crew members were too busy 'having a party'.19 Jan 09:20 PM
New Zealand'Thought we were going to drop out'Who could blame this pilot for wanting a cup of tea and a lie down after landing in such difficult conditions at Wellington Airport this morning?18 Jan 07:14 PM
TravelShould planes have women-only seats?Air India is preparing to introduce women-only seats to reduce sexual misconduct on flights.16 Jan 12:30 AM
TravelThe truth about pesky plane rulesWhy you have to put your seat-back up for landing and are phones really a hazard?15 Jan 08:53 PM
AirlinesStar power for Qatar routesQatar Airways is putting the finishing touches on its launch party to celebrate its new service to Auckland.13 Jan 10:15 PM
AirlinesThe plane with the longest legsQatar Airways is using the plane with the biggest range for the longest flight from Doha to Auckland.13 Jan 08:00 PM
AirlinesAuckland-Doha: The world's longest routeQatar Airways is growing rapidly and about to launch services to Auckland on what will be the world's longest route.13 Jan 07:56 PM
TravelShould flight attendants be armed?Forty per cent of airlines have diverted a flight due to an unruly passenger in the past 12 months. How are airlines keeping you safe?12 Jan 10:17 PM
AirlinesBoeing jumbo-jet era ending in USUnited Airlines plans to fly its last Boeing Co. 747 jumbo jet late this year, retiring its largest air planes.12 Jan 03:00 AM
TravelTigerair grounds all Bali flightsTigerair has cancelled all flights to Bali, after a sudden rule change by the Indonesian Government.12 Jan 02:20 AM
TravelBest and worst-performing airlines revealedFly on the wrong airline and your odds of a delay are as high as 55 per cent; choose the right one and that number shrinks way down to just 11 per cent.11 Jan 10:19 PM
TravelMan takes on Qantas over broken in-flight TVAn irate passenger has demanded AU$100 in compensation from Qantas because he was forced to suffer through a 10-hour flight with a broken in-flight entertainment system.10 Jan 02:09 AM
AirlinesUnited Airlines suspends NZ serviceUnited Airlines is pulling back on its non-stop service between Auckland and San Francisco, instead making it a seasonal route.06 Jan 07:50 PM
AirlinesBusiest weekend at Auckland AirportAir travellers should give themselves plenty of time to catch their flights today during what is expected to be the busiest weekend of the year, says Auckland Airport.06 Jan 04:00 PM
AirlinesAkl Airport last in punctuality rankingsAuckland Airport has come in at the bottom of a list of Australasia's most punctual airports, with Wellington not far behind. UK-based 06 Jan 01:00 AM
