AirlinesEx-pilots on track to drive Auckland trainsHundreds of NZ pilots have been laid off since airlines were grounded during Covid-19.13 May 11:44 PM
New ZealandPlanes and ferries return, but no inter-city buses or trainsAir New Zealand restores regional flights and Interislander ferries will sail from Friday.13 May 07:19 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesShane Jones' message to Air NZ: Don't just target the little peopleThe airline is shrinking and minister questions why so many are on such high salaries.12 May 05:54 AM
AirlinesDunedin connections back on Air NZ scheduleAir NZ will restart domestic flights between Auckland, Dunedin and Wellington on June 1st.11 May 10:15 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesThe airline business is terrible. It will probably get even worseNew York Times: An industry familiar with failure confronts a crisis unlike any other.11 May 03:31 AM
AirlinesWith more planes parked than flying Auckland Airport brings forward runway workThe crisis hitting aviation has provided an opportunity to do much-needed runway work.11 May 03:16 AM
New ZealandClosing NZ's border: The advice to PM that predicted economic carnageOfficials warned a sudden border closure could 'precipitate panic-buying'.10 May 05:07 AM
BDBDAirlinesTranstasman bubble possible as early as JulyA spokesman for Jacinda Ardern, confirmed that timing was a possibility.08 May 06:34 AM
AirlinesAir NZ pilots take 30% pay cut, 300 laid offUnion wins deal allowing pilots a route back to the flight deck when conditions improve.07 May 05:54 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesBattle-ready Qantas prepared for transtasman bubbleAirline grounds most of its planes for another month but sees some light at end of tunnel.05 May 06:10 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesWhat tourism needs right now to surviveOperators are days away from making decisions which could determine industry future05 May 05:38 AM
TravelAlice Springs desert becomes airplane 'graveyard'Residents are intrigued to see the aircraft graveyard arrive on their doorstep.04 May 09:11 PM
AirlinesWarren Buffet sells all shares in major airlinesBuffet believes major US airlines will need to borrow US$10 billion each to survive.03 May 07:16 PM
AirlinesTourism plea: Open up under level 2 to help save industryDomestic travel essential to keep struggling tourism businesses going.01 May 05:48 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir NZ at 80 - almost back to where it startedA pandemic, planes grounded, staff unrest and a refund backlash - a birthday to forget.30 Apr 05:51 AM
AirlinesNZ and Oz are 'beating the crap' out of Covid-19 and should bubble up: Winston PetersDeputy PM also has a strong views about what 'belly up' Air NZ must do in regions30 Apr 05:46 AM
BusinessFocus: Air New Zealand at 80Focus: As Covid-19 ravages the airline industry, we look back at some of Air New Zealand’s milestones over the past 80 years. Video / SuppliedWatch30 Apr 12:51 AM
AirlinesBritish Airways to cut up to 12,000 jobs as outlook darkensCEO Alex Cruz warns staff it will take years to return to passenger levels of 201928 Apr 08:58 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesOut of the carnage: Signs of life in airline industrySome increase in demand but more than 160 airlines grounded as industry bleeds cash.28 Apr 05:50 AM
New ZealandMercy flight to take stranded Thai nationals home from NZNearly 170 will board a Thai Airways flight departing from Auckland tomorrow.25 Apr 10:20 PM
TravelFor sale? Life of luxury on Branson's $150m island playgroundNecker Island has a reputation for powerful partying. Francisca Kellett has stayed there.25 Apr 05:22 AM
Airlines'Extraordinary behaviour': Perth Airport seizes several Virgin Australia aircraftQantas has come to its troubled rival's defence.25 Apr 02:25 AM
AirlinesWhy Air NZ is refunding some customers but giving credit to othersOne customer received a refund of $11,800 for a flight via the US. Here's why.24 Apr 11:31 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesWellington City Council pledges support to airportWellington City pledges to take part in bailout of airport similar to Air NZ deal.24 Apr 05:44 AM
New ZealandWairarapa plane crash: Community reeling after death of pilotWeather conditions were fine, with clear skies and light winds at the time of the crash.24 Apr 03:40 AM
BDBDAirlinesAir NZ bids hasta la vista to Argentina, delays New York direct serviceCustomers should contact their travel agent or booking service.23 Apr 09:55 PM
Airlines'Heartbreaking': Disability employer Altus lays off 137 workersBusiness had been refurbishing more than 20,000 headsets a day for Air NZ.23 Apr 05:32 AM
AirlinesAir NZ releases alert level 3 schedule, reveals record low numbersAir New Zealand will run a limited domestic schedule during alert level 3.21 Apr 11:40 PM
AirlinesVirgin Australia on verge of collapse; billionaire Branson's searing letterAirline reportedly goes into voluntary administration, leaving 16,000 jobs in limbo.20 Apr 05:14 PM
TravelAviation records tumble as virus forces unusual flightsCovid-19 has cause havoc, but it's seen airlines make rare and unusual journeys.19 Apr 09:28 PM
New ZealandAir NZ refuses to update number of cabin crew who have tested positiveAs Qantas cabin crew threaten over alleged mishandling, Air NZ won't give Covid numbers.18 Apr 07:04 AM
AirlinesCrews cut, planes grounded: Air NZ details more plansThe airline has claimed more than $70 m in wage subsidies. 777 fleet grounded into 2021.17 Apr 05:34 AM
WorldDramatic footage released of deadly Russian plane crashRussian investigators released dramatic footage of the deadly Sheremetyevo plane fire. Video / Russian Investigative Commission / APWatch16 Apr 05:36 AM
TravelQantas flight sparks outrage for ignoring social distancingPassengers on-board the flight have questioned why the rule doesn't apply on planes.14 Apr 10:39 PM
