AirlinesAir NZ lags behind on punctualityLess than 80 per cent of Air New Zealand's flights were on-schedule in 2016, according to a recent international study.05 Jan 08:20 PM
AirlinesJet-buying binge slows downAirline profits are poised to fall from last year's peak as final tallies are likely to show orders trailing shipments.05 Jan 06:45 PM
AirlinesTrump era to boost private jet salesEver since the US presidential election, Ed Dahlberg has pretty much had a smile on his face. He brokers the sale of private jets04 Jan 09:00 PM
AirlinesAir NZ second safest airlineAir New Zealand has scored second in a list of airlines with the best safety record in 2016.04 Jan 02:30 AM
WorldMan trapped under fuel truck at airportA man is in a critical condition after being trapped under a fuel truck at Perth Airport.03 Jan 04:12 AM
WorldPilot found drunk passed out in cockpitPolice claim a pilot who allegedly passed out aboard a Boeing 737 bound for Mexico was more than three times the legal limit.02 Jan 08:09 PM
AirlinesPassenger's 'racist rant' diverts flightPassenger complained to attendant about New Year's Day flight seating arrangements - then things got nasty.02 Jan 02:09 AM
AirlinesRolls-Royce: the future of flight is electricIs aircraft powered by fans the next revolution in aviation?01 Jan 07:30 PM
New ZealandFlight path of amateur pilot's trip over England reveals his journey spelled 'HAPPY NY' in holiday greetingAn amateur pilot's trip over England this week came with a special greeting.31 Dec 12:31 AM
New ZealandScooters to beat airport traffic woesA leading rental car company has come up with a novel way to beat the traffic blues at Auckland Airport - scooters.30 Dec 08:31 PM
New ZealandPilot resigns after video emerges of alleged drunkenessShocking video emerges showing a 'drunk' Indonesian pilot stumbling through security before making incoherent cockpit announcement.30 Dec 07:15 PM
New ZealandLaser light pointed at commercial flightA laser light was pointed at a trans-Tasman jet flying over Greymouth last evening.30 Dec 04:32 AM
AirlinesJetstar cans Melbourne-Wellington flightsJetstar will stop flying from direct between Wellington and Melbourne due to a lack of demand, the airline announced today.30 Dec 02:22 AM
LifestyleHow to celebrate New Year's Eve twiceFrom Sydney to Los Angeles and Spain to Portugal, anybody has the opportunity to make the most of their New Year's Eve this year. But it's going to cost you.29 Dec 02:00 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
AirlinesAirbus A380 'superjumbo' faces setbackAirbus's troubled A380 "superjumbo" has suffered a fresh blow with the pan-European plane-maker delaying delivery of a dozen of the giant airliners.28 Dec 10:35 PM
AirlinesAirline staff get stun gunsKorean Air Lines said it will allow crew members to "readily use stun guns" to manage violent passengers.28 Dec 02:00 AM
AirlinesKiwis spend $10b on overseas tripsThe $10 billion spend-up on overseas travel is forecast continue but rising oil prices and slowing house price rises could dent demand.27 Dec 02:00 AM
AirlinesNew arrival at Auckland AirportThe latest Chinese airline to fly to Auckland has landed as passenger numbers leap past 18 million a year.22 Dec 09:41 PM
AirlinesSea kelp pyjamas on EmiratesFirst class passengers on Emirates night flights will be moisturised as they sleep by new pyjamas infused with sea kelp.21 Dec 10:43 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
BDBDAirlinesChina's Rifa reaches 59pc acceptances of Airwork in partial takeoverZhejiang Rifa Holding Group said it has acceptances for 59 per cent of Airwork Holdings in its partial takeover of the business.18 Dec 11:04 PM
New ZealandEmergency landing at Papamoa beachA plane has made an emergency landing on Papamoa beach.17 Dec 11:48 PM
AirlinesAir NZ ditches Auckland-Norfolk Island flightFalling passenger demand for the Auckland-Norfolk Island service has led Air New Zealand to pull out of the route.17 Dec 12:50 AM
AirlinesKiwis targeting Asia for XmasAsia is top of the wish list for Kiwi travellers using Cheapflights.co.nz.17 Dec 12:15 AM
New ZealandElderly man restrained on Air NZ flightA passenger onboard an Air New Zealand flight where an elderly man allegedly assaulted a flight attendant said he had to physically restrain the man.16 Dec 11:54 PM
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
TravelDepressed pilots still flyingIn an anonymous global survey of 1,848 pilots, more than 12.6 per cent met the criteria for clinical depression.15 Dec 08:53 PM
WorldExplosives found on EgyptAir crash victimsEgypt says traces of explosives have been found on bodies from the EgyptAir crash in May, which killed all on board. A ministry statement 15 Dec 06:57 PM
AirlinesAirport boss defends traffic chaosAuckland Airport chief Adrian Littlewood says they're spending $1m a day on infrastructure, but warns travellers need to allow more time to get to the airport.15 Dec 05:31 AM
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
AirlinesAirport traffic nightmare needs national answerSolving the traffic problems around Auckland Airport is a national issue says the Auckland Chamber of Commerce.14 Dec 09:44 PM
AirlinesAmazon's first delivery - by droneAmazon Air has made its first delivery by drone and claimed it dropped off a package in just 13 minutes.14 Dec 08:53 PM
AirlinesAirport chaos: Task force set upRevelations of traffic chaos at and around Auckland Airport has led to action by authorities to ease congestion in the area.14 Dec 06:40 PM