The long-awaited airfare war between New Zealand and the United States has taken off and is being welcomed by the Kiwi travel and tourism industry.

COMMENT: Qantas now has the biggest airline in the world to do some of its heavy hitting, writes Grant Bradley.

Dreams of an air fare war between New Zealand the United States have been realised.

Infratil, the investment company managed by Wellington-based investment bank Morrison & Co, posted a 14 percent gain in first-half pretax earnings.

Air New Zealand begins return flights to Argentina three times a week next month, a route on which it expects to build up frequency.

Air New Zealand chief executive Christopher Luxon says his airline's marketing in China aims to portray this country as romantic and an ideal destination for families.

Air New Zealand chief executive says his airline's marketing in China aims to portray this country as romantic and an ideal destination for families.

Kiwis travelling to and from Australia are urged to check-in early as workers strike across Australian international airports today.

Air NZ's first South American route has been years in the planning, reports Grant Bradley.

Thousands of Bali-bound holidaymakers - including countless Kiwis - have been delayed due to volcanic ash wreaking havoc at Denpasar Airport.

Air New Zealand will purchase 15 new ATR72-600 aircraft to operate on regional services, the airline announced today.

Hawaiian Airlines' new boss in New Zealand says 2016 will be a challenging year for the airline.

Passengers on an Air New Zealand flight were forced to wait for hours on the tarmac after a pilot failed to show up because he confused the time.

Work on $17 million runway and lighting upgrade starts this week.

Aussie airline Qantas have made good on a bet wagered with Air New Zealand and staff are today wearing the revered All Blacks jersey.

Pilots already refuse to fly to resort because of concerns about its runway and mountainous approaches.

Air New Zealand has been named Australasia's Leading Airline for the seventh consecutive year at the 2015 World Travel Awards.

Air New Zealand has extended the use of electronic devices to all regional flights.

Support for woman who was mistakenly asked if she was pregnant on a Jetstar flight.

Qantas has launched a pre-paid currency card in New Zealand - the first country outside its Australian base.

Wal-Mart has filed for an exemption with the Federal Aviation Administration to test drones.

U.S. airlines are finding out that impressing investors takes more than $18 billion in annual profits.

Auckland Airport shareholder lashes out at "overzealous" parking policing at pick-up and drop-off zones outside international terminal.

Qantas and Air New Zealand spark tongue-in-cheek Twitter war with suggestions of a "friendly wager" as All Blacks and Wallabies reach final.

Auckland Airport has rewarded its workers with a $1200 bonus and given its chief executive a pay rise of nearly 30 per cent.

Auckland Airport will launch into significant capital spending from boost in tourism.

Auckland International Airport hasraised its forecast for annual capital expenditure to enable it to better cater for future growth.

Boeing says it is benefiting from unprecedented profitability among airlines.