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Passengers are in line for hundreds of millions in refunds a year.
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What’s next for JW Marriott Auckland’s $30m renovation
Massive overhaul of business events space as sector grows beyond pre-pandemic levels.
Why Air New Zealand fares are heading up - again
As the latest increase hits local travellers, what are Air NZ's long-term challenges?
The changing face of Chinese tourism to NZ - value over volume
Latest Chinese airline to resume flights to NZ touches down for winter season.
Air NZ's big Seats to Suit overhaul: What passengers need to know
The changes are the biggest since Seats to Suit was introduced in 2010.
Air NZ warns travel agents of increase in domestic fares
Airlines are not putting a percentage figure on increases, saying pricing will be dynamic.
Air NZ extends pause on Chicago service, confirms return to Hobart and Seoul
Airline will wait for delivery of new Dreamliners before resuming flights.
'Defective airplanes’: Boeing under spotlight in Senate hearings
Whistleblower speaks as 737 Max and Dreamliner aircraft under the microscope.
NZAero in multimillion-dollar parts deal for Thai military trainers
NZ’s only commercial aircraft maker will provide parts and maintenance.
Sichuan Airlines heading back to Auckland Airport as full roster of Chinese carriers restored
The first market to collapse because of Covid is fully recovered with all airlines back.
Worse than supermarkets: Domestic airfare market ranked least competitive in survey
Airports in a battle with Air NZ say greater oversight of fares is needed.
Teething trouble at Auckland Airport's $300m transport hub leads to tweaks
There have been complaints about facilities for disabled travellers.
Watch: How robots are helping at Sudima Hotels
The hotel says staff and guests have welcomed the automated workers.
Boeing whistleblower claims Dreamliners could break apart mid-flight - Air NZ reacts
Air NZ says it has confidence in the planes and its own staff to monitor their assembly.
Editorial: How Bondi Rescue star can help revive NZ tourism
OPINION: No time to take our most important tourism market for granted.
School holiday travel squeeze: Auckland Airport warns of busiest days for flying
Tips to travellers wanting a smoother journey through the airport.
Auckland Airport under fire from small operators for 'grandiose' building plans
The Aviation Industry Association is the latest to take aim at the airport's plans.
Big Qantas loyalty scheme shake-up for travellers
Air NZ rival's new platform is still being built 'to deliver to members in coming years'.
Soaring prices: Air NZ hits Koru members with 20% increase
Airline says steep price rise to cover increased costs.
Checking in: Change at the top of NZ's biggest hotel
The outgoing hotel boss on world leaders he welcomed and pop stars who caused headaches.
Why all the fuss about Air New Zealand’s new food?
A new international business class menu but hard-hit domestic travellers left wondering.
'The land of cute': Cabin crew help drive tourist numbers at alpaca business
The herd of 170 of the gentle animals in Akaroa is a magnet for tourists.
‘Shortcuts everywhere’: Claims of Boeing ditching quality for speed
Reports paint a worrying picture of a company considered to be one of the best.
Latam horror flight: Some victims offered a ‘few thousand’ dollars, says lawyer
Up to 50 passengers and crew were injured when a plane plunged on transtasman flight.
Watch: Behind the scenes at Auckland Airport's new $300m transport hub
Transport system in for biggest shake-up in half a century.
How Air NZ’s shrinking winter network is affecting passengers and the airline
Airline cites engine problems for Chicago pause after hot competition to US eroded yields.
The 302 million litre challenge: Why Air NZ must hunt overseas for sustainable aviation fuel
Lack of supply of green fuel here forces airline to look offshore.
What you get in Singapore Airlines' Premium Economy revamp
Big overseas carriers serving NZ are investing in planes.
Top-end hotel room rates fall amid Govt cost-cutting
Prices drop in two big cities while one tourism hotspot keeps booming.
Air New Zealand checks Dreamliner pilot seats after Latam flight plunge
Evidence pointing to mishap on the flight deck as cause of Latam incident.
Latam Airlines horror plunge: Cockpit mishap may be to blame – report
Report says incident happened when a flight attendant was serving a meal in the cockpit.
A baby, new business and 'bunker-style structure' after Kiwi couple detained in Iran
The Expedition Earth couple have big news to share.