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TikTok tactic for getting special treatment on a flight

Traveller claims the hack was so worth the cost.

Passenger shares incredible note that pilot handed to her

The woman says it 'cured 80 per cent of her fear of flying'.

A Kiwi surgeon took on Emirates over his business-class seat; why airlines might need to rethink their ads

Passenger wins compo over business seats that were not as advertised – are others in line?

Look, no pilot! Autonomous planes could arrive in NZ sooner than expected

Pilot-free planes is a technology that the NZ CAA says is already on their radar.

Saudi Arabia’s plan to take down Emirates and Qatar

The push comes as the kingdom seeks to redefine itself beyond its oil wealth origins

Black Sea drone incident highlights loose rules around avoiding ‘accidental’ war

We are seeing these close encounters of the military, naval and aviation kind often.

London Heathrow security guards to strike for 10 days over Easter

It's the latest in mass UK strikes and will cause chaos over busy Easter travel period.

The Great Escape: Where Kiwis are going this winter to soak up the sun

The souring economy isn't holding holidaymakers back - can it last?

Gold Coast chopper tragedy: Report reveals what pilot heard before horror crash

Four people died and nine were injured - including four Kiwis - in the Gold Coast crash.

Jetcar: Free flights and now free taxis on Jetstar

Jetstar taking on new terrain - for two days - as part of fare sale.

One dead after severe turbulence hits private jet

Turbulence resulted in “fatal injuries” for a passenger aboard the CL30.

Person dies after severe turbulence on US plane

Severe turbulence has caused a rare passenger death in flight over New England.

One thing that could ruin your European holiday this year

New York Times: What to know before heading to Europe this summer.

Budgie smugglers on a plane: Could new Aussie airline Bonza fly to NZ?

The new airline's tactics to avoid mistakes other startups have made.

Milestone flight: Chinese group tours back as market recovers

After three years of the pandemic the China visitor market is recovering.

The ‘ticking time bomb’ ahead for airlines

A shortage of pilots has already forced cancellations.