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Emirates contributes billions into EU

An Emirates-commissioned study of the airline's contribution to Europe finds it has contributed 6.8 billion ($10 billion) of the EU's gross domestic product and spends 175 million on sponsorships....

HK airport cost worries airlines

Airlines have welcomed plans to build a third runway at Hong Kong Airport but are worried about how it will be paid for.

App helps travellers in hurry find hotel

A new booking app for travellers who need a hotel in a hurry and want to be guided straight there is being introduced to New Zealand.

Amazing Race host lures US cycle tourists

Amazing Race host Phil Keoghan is the face of a new campaign to attract United States cycle tourists to New Zealand.

Demand drives up hotel prices

High demand is driving up hotel prices in New Zealand but for Kiwis travelling overseas, Asia is offering the best bargains and Australian hotels are more affordable.

Oz holiday boom as kiwi dollar surges

Buyers line up for overweight planes

Boeing has lined up buyers for 10 of the early, overweight 787 Dreamliners whose years in storage made them emblems of the jet's factory woes and a drag on profit.

Hawaiian hedges bets on fuel for long term gain

Falling fuel prices are causing a headwind for Hawaiian Airlines as lower oil costs impact on carriers differently.

New rules for staff travelling overseas

Businesses are being warned of tougher rules covering staff safety when they're travelling on business.

Airbus to raise price of planes

The price of Airbus planes is going up 3.27 per cent this year.

Drop in airfares tipped

Analysis of several travel markets by travel booking site Expedia finds that airfares should drop this year.

Virgin Atlantic sets up NZ base

Virgin Atlantic has established a foothold in NZ with the appointment of a sales manager and a push to take more Kiwis to England, including Rugby World Cup fans.

Airlines increase courses to combat fear of flying

Over 70 per cent of people have felt anxiety about flying, according to a survey released by All Nippon Airways this week.

Boeing to trial tobacco biofuel

Boeing and South African Airways are working on making aviation biofuel out of nicotine-free tobacco.

Los Angeles lounge among the best

Air New Zealand's new Los Angeles Koru Lounge is a sleek and stylish space that compares favourably with the best airport lounges worldwide.

$40m for Air NZ lounges

Air New Zealand will tomorrow begin operating from a new lounge at Los Angeles Airport, part of a broad strategy to provide more comfort to premium passengers and frequent fliers.

Air NZ stands by Dreamliner safety

Air New Zealand says it is confident in the safety of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners following a damning report into the design and testing of the plane's batteries.

Top chef deal aims to attract Kiwis

The China Southern Airlines partnership with chef and restaurateur Al Brown is aimed partly at getting more New Zealanders travelling on the airline, says its president and chief executive, Tan Wangeng.