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Jetstar's hilarious reverse complaint

A man who took to Jetstar's Facebook page to say thanks rather than lay a complaint has discovered a little kindness goes a long way.

To recline or not to recline?

With legroom at a premium and knee defender gadgets forcing the issue, experts have tackled the thorny question of whether it's ever ok to recline your seat on a flight.

Forget buying stuff, Kiwis want to travel

Kiwis rate travel much higher than buying possessions, according to a survey released by American Express

Boeing CEO says US must lead on trade

The US needs to continue to play a leading role when it comes to global trade agreements, Dennis Muilenburg says.

Watch: Air NZ's hilarious holiday video

The Kiwi take on Winter Wonderland is a cheeky ode to pavs, Jandals and everything else that makes the holidays here special.

10 busiest airport days revealed

Auckland Airport says the summer peak will be busier than ever and is taking steps to make it as easy as possible.

Late check-in leads to hijack threat

He 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.

Watch NZH Focus: Record passenger surge causes concern for Auckland Airport

Tristram Clayton talks to NZ Herald aviation reporter, Grant Bradley on the increase in domestic and international travellers and the squeeze it's put on Auckland Airport.

Flying from Sydney to LA in six hours?

A US start-up is working to make supersonic speed mainstream, with a passenger jet that travels more than two times the speed of sound.

Goalkeeper's heartbreaking final call

Chapecoense goalkeeper Danilo was one of just seven people initially found alive after a charter plane crashed in Colombia killing 75 people.

New Aircalin planes for NZ route

Noumea-based Aircalin is upgrading its fleet, opting for Airbus A320s and A330s

'I hooked up with a flight attendant'

We've all heard of the mile-high club, but it turns out another exclusive hook-up scene has been operating in the skies without our knowledge.

China Southern flights between Guangzhou and Christchurch

China Southern Airlines is to ramp up its flights between Guangzhou and Christchurch over the summer.

Airport security is a star of Instagram

Fascinating, entertaining and terrifying - the pictures that make the Transportation Security Administration the fourth best Instagram account.

'Biocarts' slash wait time at airports

The 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.

Herald reporter wins top aviation award

The Business Herald's Grant Bradley has won the Australasian Aviation Press Club aviation journalist of the year.

Test flight in the Brazil's giant jet

Grant Bradley gets a ride in an experimental Brazilian cargo plane, dipping, ducking and diving over the plantations of Sao Paulo state.

Watch: Giant Brazilian jet targeting NZ

The best of NZ Herald Business: Brazilian plane maker Embraer has developed a twin jet airlifter that is in the running to replace the RNZAF's aging Hercules.