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Air NZ on the search for airports to juice up new generation planes

Air NZ needs airports to service battery or hydrogen demonstrator planes.

Emirates marks 20 years in NZ: How its A380 double-decker shook up the travel market

Emirates boss says capacity of big plane defied doubters as airline marks 20 years in NZ.

'Is business class worth the bother?': 3 flights, 3 cabin classes on an Emirates A380

If you’ve ever considered treating yourself to an upgrade, this is the guide for you.

80 years on Kerikeri man recalls secret military plane crash that killed 11 passengers

Local recounts a plane crash which was kept a secret until the end of World War II.

Going on holiday? Don’t forget to do this one thing before departing

This trick could pay off in the long run, literally.

Climate goals could leave places like NZ 'priced out' of aviation, say airports

Australia and New Zealand could be 'priced out' of future air travel.

Airline wars: Air NZ launches 1 million Airpoints Dollars giveaway as competition heats up

The new promotion comes as the airline is set to announce a stunning financial turnaround.

Major international airport bans this common item

However, there is a workaround.

Air NZ’s big food upgrade has a catch - you need to be up the front of the plane to enjoy it

Airline goes local for premium passengers' new food, cocktails and wine.

Climate change and hotter summers threaten aviation, says Airline CEO

Are airlines the culprit or the victim of climate change? Possibly both, says United.

Air NZ pilot explains bizarre flight route diversion

Chief pilot explains why planes take a seemingly indirect route.

Air NZ turnaround in fortune set to make corporate history

Airline was forecasting a loss at beginning of the year, now a whopper profit

Editorial: Tourist operators must keep innovating

Our editorial on low levels of investment in R&D as digital and AI revolution looms.

The push for passport-free travel between NZ and Australia

Call to speed up travel comes ahead of meeting of PMs.

Passenger’s attempts to sneak into Business Class diverts Taiwan flight

The service was delayed 8 hours, after the man repeatedly tried to 'upgrade' himself.

High stakes: What tourism businesses need to do to cash in on $37b of spending

Firms warned they can't rely on pre-pandemic tactics.