TravelJetstar flight met by fire trucksA Jetstar aircraft was met by fire trucks at Sydney Airport after a strange smell was reported in the cabin.20 Jun 06:08 AM
AirlinesWatch: A 360-degree view of an A380 flightdeckThe biggest operator of super jumbos Emirates has released video of an A380 flight deck.20 Jun 12:25 AM
TravelFlight Check: Auckland to Queensland on Air NZAndrew Louis flies from Auckland to the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, on Air New Zealand flight NZ0769.18 Jun 10:00 PM
AirlinesIt's all over for Kiwi Air - againKiwi Regional Airlines has this afternoon announced that the operation will be wound up.17 Jun 01:15 AM
TravelMan sues airline for leaving son aloneA Hong Kong-based businessman is suing Cathay Pacific for allegedly leaving his 12-year-old son unattended at an airport.16 Jun 11:40 PM
AgribusinessDrone promises to be farmers' eye in the skyA New Zealand company has developed technology that promises to deliver real-time data for farmers - from the sky.16 Jun 07:15 PM
AirlinesWatch: Peter Gordon cooking for Air NZAir NZ has released the latest in its series of behind the scenes videos - take a look at the man behind your in-flight meals.16 Jun 06:00 PM
TravelEngine falls apart during take offA passenger plane in the US carrying 136 people was forced into an emergency landing after the engine cover snapped off as the aircraft ascended.16 Jun 04:51 AM
TravelWoman gives birth on flightA plane was diverted to Heathrow this morning after a woman gave birth mid-flight.15 Jun 11:34 PM
New ZealandFlight circles Auckland after issuesA Fiji Airways flight had to burn off fuel after suffering technical problems following take-off from Auckland Airport this afternoon.15 Jun 04:39 AM
TravelEssential items for a long-haul flightGoing 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.15 Jun 03:24 AM
AirlinesBoeing nears historic deal for about 100 jetlinersThe transaction would be the first struck by the planemaker since sanctions were lifted in January and would require US government approval.15 Jun 01:50 AM
BDBDAirlinesAir NZ to join in discounted Virgin rights offerAir New Zealand will take part in Virgin Australia's planned A$852 million rights issue.15 Jun 01:20 AM
TravelPre-Flight Check: Cathay PacificCathay 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.14 Jun 07:00 AM
TravelAirlines race to please picky passengersSpecial dietary needs are creating a nightmare for airline caterers as more passengers demand gluten-free, vegan or culturally specific meals.13 Jun 10:05 PM
TravelMan caught smoking on planeA 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.13 Jun 04:30 AM
AirlinesKiwi travellers face hike in airport feesDubai 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.12 Jun 06:50 PM
AirlinesWatch: A day in the life of a regional flight attendantAir 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.09 Jun 11:05 PM
BDBDAirlinesAir NZ sells Virgin stake to China's NanshanAir New Zealand has sold its 19.98 percent stake in Virgin Australia to China's Nanshan Group.09 Jun 10:10 PM
TravelFlight Check: Auckland to the Gold Coast on AirAsia XThe Airbus A330-300 operated by AirAsia X travels daily from Auckland to the Gold Coast and on to Kuala Lumpur.09 Jun 05:00 AM
OpinionHow a data revolution can solve plane mysteriesAs technology improves, new possibilities should open up, among them, streaming black-box data.09 Jun 02:00 AM
AirlinesUnited Airlines prepares return to NZUnited Airlines is returning to New Zealand after a 13 year break and is promising new planes, products and services.08 Jun 05:00 AM
AirlinesJetstar free birthday flights offerJetstar is celebrating its seventh birthday by offering passengers flights with the return leg free of charge.07 Jun 10:15 PM
AirlinesAirline outlines new runsAir Chathams will be in Whanganui today to outline its plans for its services to the city.07 Jun 08:21 PM
AirlinesSuper jumbo for longest route from NZEmirates plans to boost capacity on the longest non-stop route in the world by using a super jumbo A380 later this year.07 Jun 03:31 AM
AirlinesWatch: 3300sqm of complete and utter luxuryWATCH: Cathay Pacific lounge boasts fast and slow lanes.06 Jun 08:00 PM
TravelTurbulence fright: 'A miracle we survived'Passengers and cabin crew were left in neck braces with bleeding heads after a flight from Lima to Buenos Aires hit severe turbulence.06 Jun 06:36 PM
TravelFlight Check: New Plymouth to Auckland aboard JetstarNew Plymouth has a fairly unremarkable regional airport with two vending machines.06 Jun 05:00 AM
BusinessWatch: Inside The Pier - Cathay Pacific's Luxury LoungeCathay Pacific will soon be flying its new Airbus A350XWB to New Zealand. Aviation writer Grant Bradley took a look at The Pier - Cathay's luxury Hong Kong lounge.Watch06 Jun 01:37 AM
TravelLounge Check: Air New ZealandBe nice to them - these are the gatekeepers of your final refuge before long-haul hell.05 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandAir NZ flies direct to VietnamAir New Zeland's direct flight to Vietnam extends the airline's total number of international destinations to 30.05 Jun 12:42 AM
