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Airline suspends flights to Egypt

British Airways has suspended flights to Sharm el-Sheikh "indefinitely" amid continued security concerns after a Russian jet was bombed out of the sky over Egypt.

Flight Check: Auckland to Hong Kong on NZ87

It seemed slightly tired and missing the X-factor of the Boeing 777-300 'Premium Economy'.

A mug's guide to long-haul shut-eye

Max Keydashian's Instagram shot of him snoozing on Air Force One got us wondering about the best way to sleep on a plane.

Flight Check: Queenstown to Auckland on Air NZ

Shandelle Battersby flies Air New Zealand NZ646 from Queenstown to Auckland.

Microsoft co-founder is building the world's largest plane

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen's Stratolaunch airplane is designed to carry rockets and "air launch" them into orbit.

Flying cars a step closer to being legal

Rather than making a car that flies, why not just make it easier to drive a plane on the road?

Winston Aldworth: Rest easy

By the time you're reading this, I'll be in New Orleans. Not meaning to brag, of course - but, hey, did I mention I'll be in New Orleans?

Jetstar flight met by fire trucks

A Jetstar aircraft was met by fire trucks at Sydney Airport after a strange smell was reported in the cabin.

Watch: A 360-degree view of an A380 flightdeck

The biggest operator of super jumbos Emirates has released video of an A380 flight deck.

Essential items for a long-haul flight

Going on an exotic trip is a real treat, but the holiday can be marred by the prospect of sitting through an uncomfortable long-haul flight.

Boeing nears historic deal for about 100 jetliners

The transaction would be the first struck by the planemaker since sanctions were lifted in January and would require US government approval.

Air NZ to join in discounted Virgin rights offer

Air New Zealand will take part in Virgin Australia's planned A$852 million rights issue.

Pre-Flight Check: Cathay Pacific

Cathay has caught up to some other airlines here (and is ahead of most of the pack) but it costs US$19 on long haul flights. Satellite TV news will be free.

Airlines race to please picky passengers

Special dietary needs are creating a nightmare for airline caterers as more passengers demand gluten-free, vegan or culturally specific meals.

Man caught smoking on plane

A flight attendant told a passenger to 'shut up' and threatened to have him arrested after they got into an argument at 35,000ft, apparently over meal service.

Air NZ share sale positive for Virgin - Moody's

Kiwi travellers face hike in airport fees

Dubai is imposing a passenger tax for the first time and Hong Kong is set to boost its charges to fund airport development as airfares continue to fall.

Watch: A day in the life of a regional flight attendant

Air NZ has released the latest in its series of behind the scenes videos - take a look at day in the life of a regional flight attendant.