Airlines news
Air NZ’s regional network boosted with new aircraft
Global engine maintenance problems have stretched the airline's domestic network.
Flying into 2025: What's happening in the pointy end of the plane
Demand for premium travel shows no sign of easing off.
Air NZ cuts deeper into its domestic schedule as demand flatlines
The latest round of cuts adds to those announced in October.
Stock Takes: Air NZ banks on loyal fliers for revenue boost
Analysts upgrade airline's rating but are dubious about some of its revenue plans.
Watch: Auckland Airport's $70m runway light switch
About 600 LED lights replace halogen system.
What Hawaiian Airlines' new owner means for the Kiwi travel market
Alaska Air has taken over and already deals are being offered to boost traffic
Watch: How Air NZ is building one of the world's biggest wooden hangars
Work on one of the biggest wooden hangars in the world is back on track.
Air New Zealand v Jetstar: On time reliability revealed
One route had three times the average rate of cancellations.
Boeing slashes jobs and delays 777X programme
Financial troubles have escalated at Boeing, which now faces industrial action.
What’s next for departing Queenstown Airport boss Glen Sowry
Ex-Air NZ and Housing NZ exec is moving on next year.
'Dangerous mindset': Air NZ promises call system changes after LinkedIn lashing
Elite customer details arduous 11-step process to get to talk to human being.
Chatham Islands enters the jet age with landing of first Boeing 737
Development will open way for more tourism and trade.
Air NZ reduces capacity on three regional routes
The airline says it has to ensure its operations are financially sustainable.
Qatar Airways agrees to buy 25% stake in Virgin Australia
Financial Times: Virgin Australia would return to long-haul flying as part of the deal.
Boeing 737 safety alert: 40 foreign operators may have risky rudder parts
FAA to conduct simulator tests after urgent safety recommendation on 737s.
Is a stealth bomber-shaped plane the future of air travel?
By the end of the decade, a radically different shaped plane could be taking to the skies.
Website 'glitch': 1800 Air NZ domestic, international fares mistakenly sold for as little as $8
Airline apologises but won’t honour basement prices - what are consumers’ rights?
Air New Zealand’s veteran chief pilot steps down from executive role
David Morgan has been with airline for 40 years and will continue flying.
Editorial: New Auckland Airport mall causes more irritation for customers
OPINION: Bad blood between the airport and airlines was already flowing.