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Why do planes still have no smoking signs?
The reason is way more complex than you’d imagine.

Passenger's apparent attempt to open emergency exit door during flight
Korean Air: "Zero-tolerance for safety threats"; passenger restrained, flight lands.

'We heard a bang': Chaos at Sydney Airport after engine explosion starts grass fire, flights aborted
Grass fire ignites next to the runway following an emergency landing of Qantas flight.

Man allegedly punches fellow passenger on Wellington-Sydney flight
Police arrested the 25-year-old Thai man shortly after he disembarked.

It’s official, this is the best tourism company in New Zealand
The company scooped up three of 14 awards last night.

Sounds Air cans Taupō flights amid rising costs
Airline says while demand for flights was strong, costs were too high.

Fans turn on Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky over new tourism ad
The couple has been fronting a tourism campaign for one of the UAE’s largest cities.

Auckland flight bookings almost double next week as global celebrities arrives
The stars' arrival has prompted Kiwis across the country to fly to Auckland.

Cruise travellers catch severe disease from luxury amenity
Ten passengers were hospitalised after using the high-class hot tubs.

Dinosaurs spotted in Australia - and more need-to-know travel news
Ready to come face-to-face with a T-rex?

Cruising for disaster: High costs have liners bypassing New Zealand
Cruise lines warn of job losses as NZ becomes too expensive.

'Vicious': Passenger beats sleeping man on flight to Washington DC
The US man is now facing criminal charges.

Two women kicked off flight for 'punch up' over MAGA cap
The women, in their 40s and 60s, were forcibly removed by police.

Here's a trick for cheaper parking at AKL Airport's new Transport Hub
Savvy travellers could pay $74 rather than $279 with one key tip.

'Like horror movie': Passenger killed after 9m waves hit cruise ship, more than 100 injured
'It was like a horror movie outside with the waves going up so high,' one passenger said.

US airline tests new tech to eradicate 'gate lice': Will Air NZ do the same?
There's a rude awakening in store for some impatient travellers.

'Doing what she loved': Tragic reason skydiving photographer died in propeller accident
Family mourn 'kind, adventurous, creative' photographer.

What is New Zealand’s most challenging airport for pilots?
New Zealand has some airports where landing can be challenging

Passenger charged with assaulting Air NZ staff ‘can’t remember’ what happened
The young man appeared in court on Thursday.

Meet Apollo, the Egyptian dog filmed atop a pyramid who charmed internet
A rescue group leader recognised Apollo barking at birds atop the Pyramid of Khafre.

Woman falls overboard on Taylor Swift-themed cruise
A search is under way for the 66-year-old passenger.

Aviation industry blames student loan restrictions for looming pilot shortage
'Only those with financial support from families can afford to train.'

Battle of the bargains: Jetstar chases up Air NZ sale with cheaper fares
Think $59 one-way fares are a steal? How about $35?

Watch: Disruptive passenger forces Air NZ flight to divert
The 'disruptive passenger' was met by police at Melbourne Airport.

Air NZ dropped yet another sale with $59 flights
The cheap flights will only be available for a few days.

Have you sailed on the dirtiest cruise ship?
Nervous about Norovirus while cruising? Check if your ship is on this list.

'Crimes against humanity': Man's smelly act on plane appals internet
'No-fly list, immediately.'

What is JOMO? And why do you need to know about it in 2025?
Five new things in travel that you don't want to miss.

Swimmer attacked by ‘sexually frustrated’ dolphin ‘lucky to be alive’
Lonely male bottlenose believed to be responsible for multiple incidents in Japan.