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Focus: Queenstown airport in lockdown after bomb threat

Hundreds of passengers have been stranded outside Queenstown Airport after an emergency security protocol was activated this morning at approximately 08.40am in response to a potential bomb alert. Video / James Allan

Emirates cadet academy a fast track to the cockpit of a Boeing 777

The $306K fee gets full board and uniforms - and training in sporty Embraer jets.

High travel costs locked in as air travel heads back to pre-pandemic levels

Study shows the eye-watering increases in airfares in this region.

Why India wants to ban perfume on planes but only for certain people

Certain people on board would not be allowed to spritz their favourite scent.

Auckland Airport trials express lane to cut unacceptable wait times

Express lanes aim to ease congestion at Auckland's many layers of border screening.

The history of flight in Aotearoa

Te Kōtiu, a new immersive digital experience, traces the history of flight in Aotearoa through a multi-stream projection at Motat's Aviation Hall. Video / Motat

Jetstar admits 'mistake' when refusing young family $1560 refund

The Aucklander knew his rights but the Jetstar employee didn't appear to.

Airline add-ons: The extras costing passengers billions

How ancillary revenue helped power up airlines including Air NZ after Covid.

Kiwis seated by 'farting dog' refunded - but more can be done to stop flight flatulence

Travellers who raised a stink about being seated next to a flatulent dog won a refund.

Auckland Airport chaos: ‘It just looks so bad for the gateway’

A tourism leader is worried a potentially busy season is off to a bad start.

'They’ve been very lucky': Rescue helicopter boss after trio survive Waikato crash

Chopper on a rescue mission came down 'partially under control', boss says.

Exclusion zone around rescue helicopter wreckage on Mt Pirongia

Investigation under way after chopper crashed on its way to help an injured tramper.

Who disembarks first? Passenger’s mad dash sparks debate

The passenger's viral video shows him clearing 25 rows of seats in just 21 seconds.

High winds cancel flights, prevent Act leader from arriving

Several fires have been kept under control despite the tricky conditions.

Locals free injured men after chopper rolls during take-off

Two people were in the aircraft when the incident happened at Whangaroa about 3.20pm.

Horror turbulence rocks transtasman flight as winds blast the South Island

Passengers described a sensation of losing height rapidly for around two seconds.