Travel newsKiwi lawyer's bid to claim $5000 after booking and cancelling 59 Jetstar flightsThe Wellingtonian booked and then cancelled 59 flights to make the plan work.10 May 03:13 AM
Travel newsAir rage: Wild scenes on flight as argument over seat turns violentFlight BR08 erupted in violence over a reported misunderstanding over seating.08 May 11:00 PM
Travel newsUK govt issued eGate warning after nationwide airport meltdownAfter a day of turmoil at UK airports, prospect of further travel chaos is still possible.08 May 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesFlight Centre survey finds what business travellers wantData provides insights for providers of services for travellers.08 May 04:03 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesBoeing subject to new FAA probe over 787 Dreamliner inspectionsFinancial Times: Plane maker informed aviation safety regulator tests were not performed.06 May 10:47 PM
AirlinesTranstasman passengers hit by Qantas ‘ghost flights’ in line for $500 in compoAirline ordered to pay A$120m after 'falling short' over flight disruption.05 May 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir New Zealand longhaul fleet faces years of disruptionAirlines around the world faced with delays in repairing planes and getting new ones.05 May 05:00 PM
AirlinesNew York return for $1499: Qantas fires hot shot in airfare battle to the USThe Australian airline marks a year of Auckland-New York flights with an airfare deal.05 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesSoaring airfares: Air NZ happy 'to open the books' as political heat growsGovernment not ruling out market study of domestic ticket prices.05 May 07:00 AM
AirlinesBoeing on verge of launching astronauts aboard new capsuleThe move is the first flight of Boeing’s Starliner capsule with a crew on board.05 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandHelicopter crash near Blenheim - police'The helicopter has ended up on its side... [but] the pilot is okay.'03 May 02:29 AM
TravelSecond Boeing whistleblower diesThe auditor who was fired by Boeing last April was described as being in good health.02 May 07:55 PM
TravelHow do I claim a flight refund? It's become much easier for some Kiwi travellersHere's exactly what you need to know about the major announcement.02 May 07:00 AM
AirlinesWatch: What Auckland Airport's new $3.9b terminal looks likeNew terminal opening within five years - no turning back after airline criticism of cost.02 May 03:00 AM
Travel newsMan forced to pay airline $35,000 following argument with girlfriend mid-flightThe man later threatened to "mess up the plane" in a rage.02 May 12:17 AM
New Zealand'Not good enough': NZDF staff stranded in Antarctica for a monthA series of aircraft breakdowns and bad weather delayed the departure of the crew.01 May 10:06 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Time to turn the spotlight on to airline behaviourOPINION: Dearth of data on price, performance a challenge for passengers, policy-makers.01 May 05:00 PM
AirlinesAirport security shake-up: Big change coming for Kiwi travellersNew scanners will speed up processing at Auckland International Airport01 May 04:18 AM
TravelMajor US airline weighs new ways to make flying more expensivePassengers may have to pay for perks that once came free.30 Apr 11:41 PM
TravelBonza chaos: Crew, passengers arrive for flights on reposessed aircraftAustralia's budget carrier has gone into administration, three years after takeoff.30 Apr 08:30 PM
TravelMade in China: Should Boeing be worried as Comac lands major aircraft orders?Your next overseas trip might be on a Chinese-built aircraft.29 Apr 10:30 PM
TravelAirline mistakes 101-year-old woman for a baby'They thought I was only a little child and I’m an old lady.'29 Apr 07:30 PM
AirlinesAir New Zealand versus Jetstar: Which airline’s the most reliable right nowA hit to reliability comes as Air NZ is pushing up prices on domestic routes.29 Apr 03:59 AM
AirlinesDubai plans to move airport to a new $59b facilityHuge project latest chapter in the rebound of long-haul carrier Emirates.28 Apr 06:59 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesShortage of aircraft seats the latest problem for airlinesFinancial Times: Delays getting seats the latest supply chain issue for airlines.28 Apr 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir NZ faces strict new instant refund rules for US flightsPassengers are in line for hundreds of millions in refunds a year.28 Apr 12:00 AM
Travel newsPassengers 'repulsed' by mystery liquid on flightThe fluid began gushing from the rear restroom, leaving travellers shocked and disgusted.25 Apr 09:42 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesEx-Boeing manager says workers mishandled parts to meet deadlinesNew York Times: Merle Meyers left Boeing last year after a 30-year career.25 Apr 08:52 PM
Travel newsThis private jet is cheaper than business class ticket but there's a catchWe can't all be A-list stars but we can travel like them.24 Apr 10:46 PM
TravelQantas to make expensive add-on free for all travellersMany airlines charge for the benefit but Qantas will give it away for free.24 Apr 08:30 PM
TravelVideo shows flight attendant sprinting through plane after shock PA announcementThe PA announcement was made for all passengers to hear.24 Apr 02:55 AM
TravelRecking bags during a US transit is a pain. This airline wants to ditch the stepThe airline said they plan to do away with the "challenging" step.23 Apr 12:30 AM
AirlinesWhy Air New Zealand fares are heading up - againAs the latest increase hits local travellers, what are Air NZ's long-term challenges?22 Apr 08:35 PM
TravelNew report reveals why Latam Flight LA800 nosedived, injuring 50 peopleThe report confirms the most popular assumption about what happened in the cockpit.22 Apr 01:23 AM