An in-flight medical emergency, with no doctors on board, is a terrifying experience writes Nic Hamilton.

Amid the scandals of the past couple of weeks, John Key played one move that ought to have - in a normal, non-Whale Oiled news cycle - won the campaigning Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism some good press.

It's the gadget that has sparked mid-flight fury and resulted in two passengers being turfed off a plane. So is it good flight etiquette?

Projectile vomits aside, a weak constitution does have its upside, as Yvonne van Dongen explains.

A Dutch rail company has found a novel way to make money from travellers worried about missing flights.

All Alex Robertson wanted was a bar and a quiet beer between flights but he got his ears bent instead.

When he's not interviewing politicians, Derek Cheng spends his time travelling the world cheaply and rock climbing.

You'd be a mug not to use your smartphone while travelling, writes Winston Aldworth.

When travelling it's best to throw yourself in amongst things and enjoy the ride.

In the adventure sports world, dangerous and unsafe have different meanings, writes Diana Balham.

Many people will say they long to escape from the tentacles of electronic gadgets when they're on holiday. In truth, we seem to be hooked on plugging in.

Be wary of whom you end up next to on a plane. They may just ruin your relaxation rituals, discovers Alan Perrott.

Airbus is booking a patent for an aircraft seating design that will send shivers up the exposed spine of passengers who crave a little comfort.

It must be great to be Gerry Brownlee: assuming for yourself — and receiving — special treatment to get around pesky airport security queues.

The weird mechanics and the sheer beauty of flight still have the capacity to leave Winston Aldworth awestruck.

The Germans have cracked on to a nice little scheme to get tourists to directly fund major infrastructure, and Winston Aldworth believes it could work here.

Those dramatic sprints to catch your lover before they board a plane are best left to Hollywood, says Diana Balham.

Bean-counters in the airline industry claim alcohol-fuelled misbehaviour is costing the global aviation business US$1 billion annually.

Dietary restrictions can be difficult to keep to in far-flung corners of the world, writes Alex Robertson.

Honeymoons are great fun - at least, the one I gatecrashed was.

Just think about all those hours you've wasted waiting at airports, says Simon Calder.

Herald Travel readers share their tips on how to handle the stresses of a family break.

The global aviation scene has changed, writes the Herald's former travel editor Jim Eagles. Great airlines have lost their way or vanished completely.

Winston Aldworth explains why he thinks extrajudicial, summary executions might just be acceptable for those who drive below 80kph, then speed up at passing lanes.

A dedicated member of the iCult, Andrea Sachs finds herself hopelessly dependent on her smartphone for navigation purposes.

You can get a taste of the best in the world's top restaurants, but cheap and local still rules, writes Jesse Mulligan.

Abuse your credit card on holiday and repent later, writes Winston Aldworth.

Forewarned is forearmed when it comes to dodging those clever scams overseas, writes Bob Pearce.

Jane Luscombe tries to keep her emotions in check at 30,000ft.

There was a time when overseas travel was synonymous with cheap cigarettes.