PremiumPremiumWorldDrunk and asleep on the job: Air traffic controllers pushed to the brinkNY Times: An exhausted US workforce is increasingly prone to making dangerous mistakes.04 Dec 05:00 AM
AirlinesAirline shake-up: Alaska Air pays $3b for Hawaiian AirlinesThe merger will create one of biggest airlines in the region.03 Dec 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesNZ Jet looks for clearer air in luxury marketSome sectors feeling heat from tough economy but luxury flight deals weathering the storm.03 Dec 07:30 PM
Travel'Flight attendant was a danger': Teen's toilet shock spurs lawsuitThe airline 'knew or should have known the flight attendant was a danger', lawyers say.02 Dec 12:59 AM
AirlinesGrounded: Parts problem forces Air NZ to cancel some regional flightsAirline says it identified an issue with a sensor in six of its Q300s.01 Dec 02:15 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesWhich airline holds power over the Tasman?An application to regulators has shone a light on the post-Covid market.30 Nov 01:00 AM
TravelWoman who tried to open Korean plane door tests positive for methThe third such incident this year recorded by Korean airports.28 Nov 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesCaptain’s call: Outlook for travel from face of Flight CentreBoom for travel managers as businesses keep travelling.26 Nov 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesSuite as: Singapore Airlines ultra-luxe A380 returns to New ZealandFirst time for the airline's superjumbo on scheduled flights since the pandemic hit.23 Nov 01:38 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesWhy Emirates' latest A380 test flight is an aviation breakthroughThe flight could pave the way for the future adoption of 100 per cent Saf.23 Nov 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesQantas flexes its muscle with airfare deals for KiwisMore competition is possible, codeshare application by Air NZ and Virgin Australia says.22 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesNZ-made workhorse plane aimed at new marketThe Hamilton-based company is the country’s only aircraft manufacturer.22 Nov 08:03 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir NZ-Virgin Australia codeshare: What will happen to competition?A look at why the two airlines are making up after a bitter bust-up five years ago.22 Nov 02:50 AM
AirlinesAir New Zealand simulator centre fire could set back pilot trainingPilot training has been a pinch point for the airline's recovery.22 Nov 02:00 AM
WorldUS Navy plane overshoots runway in Hawaii with nine on boardThe reconnaissance plane overshot the runway at a US Marines base in Hawaii.21 Nov 02:19 AM
TravelDo you need your middle name on your plane ticket?We ask airlines, travel agents and consumer watchdogs what the best approach is.21 Nov 01:37 AM
TravelCrazy and cruel: Woman blasts female airport employee over 'robbery'The traveller shared a video, detailing the ordeal.20 Nov 08:10 PM
TravelAirline shocks business class passengers by offering 'dog food' in a starterThe gross item was spotted by a passenger who shared it online.19 Nov 07:37 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesHooking up again: Virgin Australia and Air NZ get cosy on the Tasman againCodeshare makes it easier for Virgin passengers to fly around Aotearoa.17 Nov 02:14 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: As airline traffic reaches pre-pandemic levels, so does pollution from planesOPINION: The flip side of the recovery story is more emissions.16 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesWatch: How Swedish firm is building an electric plane that could fly around NZThe airport's infrastructure is being built around electrification.16 Nov 03:20 AM
WorldFoal play: Horse on the loose forces cargo jet back to New YorkThe pilot radioed air traffic control about the escape and requested a vet's assistance.15 Nov 11:08 PM
TravelDisabled traveller 'felt dehumanised' by Air NZ's bathroom policy due to weightThe Kiwi claimed she stopped eating and drinking to avoid needing to use the restroom.15 Nov 06:45 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesTravel binge: Auckland-Los Angeles return fares drop below $1000Travel and inbound tourism is edging closer to pre-Covid levels.14 Nov 10:27 PM
TravelStudy reveals top reason Kiwis are anxious about travel in 2024No, it's not losing luggage or catching Covid-19.14 Nov 08:20 PM
TravelWatch: Pilot's heartwarming speech brings passengers to tears'I didn’t want to get emotional but goodness gracious.'14 Nov 06:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGrant BradleyGrant Bradley: The big problem with Air NZ’s Business Class cabinOPINION: Flyers wouldn't be so antsy at outdated product if they weren't paying so much.13 Nov 10:53 PM
TravelPlane departs London Airport with two windows missing and four others damagedPassengers soon complained the cabin was cold and noisy.12 Nov 09:02 PM
TravelDad offers to fly easyJet plane to Alicante after standby pilot doesn't show upPassengers were nervous after hearing a fellow traveller would fly the plane.12 Nov 08:06 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlines‘Very good vibes’: Air NZ boss on recent engine issues and contractors in ManilaForan said contact centre wait times had fallen, but could still be 'clunky'.09 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesHigh travel costs: Tourism leader’s advice to Kiwis wanting to see the countryTourism Industry Aotearoa boss says sector grateful for support during Covid.09 Nov 04:25 AM
TravelFlight attendant reveals secret button that can make your flight more comfortableThe secret button is a game changer, especially for those in the aisle seat.08 Nov 08:10 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesEditorial: Airline competition across the Pacific great news at both ends of the lineThe arrival of new airlines is great news for passengers.07 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir NZ looks to future: Supersonic planes, robots and VR travel on the radarThe airline is thinking big as it faces more disruption due to engine issues.07 Nov 12:04 AM