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Kiwi gets his bag back after United bungle

After a fraught time dealing with United, the Kiwi and his bag are in the same city.

Kiwi has bag removed on United flight

New Zealand man Ben Kepes had his carry-on baggage taken by a flight attendant.

Air NZ passenger numbers rise in April

Air NZ's passenger numbers rose in April as tourists continue to flood into the country.

Drone safety message not getting through

Pilots want stricter rules for drones and the CAA says the safety message is not working.

200 more Cathay Pacific staff face sack

Cathay Pacific Airways is not done with its staff restructuring.

Cathay Pacific to sack 600 staff

Cathay Pacific is to shed almost 600 staff in the biggest round of job cuts in 20 years.

High winds delay Rocket Lab launch

Rocket Lab has scrubbed a potential launch of the Electron rocket due to high winds.

Can this help you sleep on a plane?

The inventor of a quirky contraption is hoping it becomes an essential for travelling.

New Hong Kong bridge for tall A380s

Airlines have welcomed an air-bridge proposal to improve passenger experience.

Man sues over needle in airline food

Qantas is being sued by a man who says he almost ate a hypodermic needle in his meal.

Air NZ's precious Mother's Day cargo

Fresh cut flowers are being flown across NZ to keep florists stocked for Mother's Day.

Boeing puts brakes on 737 Max

Boeing is suspending flights of its new 737 Max jetliner because of a potential flaw.

'It stopped and kept roaming above'

Drones have been illegally flying over residential areas spooking locals.

Fog closes Dunedin airport

Fog in Christchurch and Dunedin is affecting flights this morning.

Pilot sneaks nap in business class

A captain is under investigation for letting a trainee pilot fly while he took a nap.

'Is he dead?' Turbulence rocks flight

Passengers and crew were thrown around during extreme turbulence on an AirAsia flight.