New ZealandPacific Blue pilot's job in the balanceThe Pacific Blue pilot convicted of a careless Queenstown takeoff is to meet his employer next week to discuss his flying future.28 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Trust in pilots warranted only if they obey the rulesEditorial: All airlines should dwell on Judge Phillips' concerns about the pressure on pilots. Safety rules are not there to be bent at a whim. Trust in airline pilots will soon dwindle if they are.27 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandCaptain fined for risky take-offA judge who sentenced a Pacific Blue pilot for his careless Queenstown take-off has raised concerns about industry pressure to keep passenger aircraft "off the ground".26 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandAsh cloud: Air NZ up, other airlines downThe Chilean volcano's ash cloud appears to be settled over the country today, and possibly tomorrow.23 Jun 08:33 PM
New ZealandFlights resume, but ash threat to stayA towering volcanic-ash cloud which dropped to just 3000m above the South Island could disrupt...16 Jun 09:42 PM
New ZealandQantas cancels all flights to and from NZQantas has cancelled all flights in and out of New Zealand today, dashing the hopes of thousands of stranded passengers.14 Jun 12:54 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Air NZ extends compassionate airfaresAir NZ is prolonging an offer of "compassionate" discount fares to and from Christchurch as Qantas faces criticism for sticking with normal pricing.26 Feb 12:45 AM
New ZealandCheap isn't always bestA $99 airfare looks good, but extras can take the total to $450.29 Jan 04:30 PM
AirlinesFares slashed in airline price warA cutprice airfare war has erupted on the Tasman, and some flights are now as cheap as a cab to the airport.16 Nov 04:30 PM
AirlinesVirgin Blue backlog chaosHundreds of passengers were stranded at Australian airports for a second night last night as Virgin Blue struggled to clear a backlog caused by a computer crash on Sunday.27 Sep 04:30 PM
