A consumer advocate is warning of a carry-on baggage crackdown as the battle between airlines for budget-conscious customers continues.

Air New Zealand is pulling out of its Hong Kong to London service from March next year, a move that is expected to shed around 70 London-based jobs.

Air New Zealand's new The Hobbit-themed inflight safety video has become a global hit with worldwide media coverage spurring it to more than six million YouTube views in just four days.

Hobbit director Sir Peter Jackson stars in the latest Air New Zealand inflight safety video - An Unexpected Briefing.

Air New Zealand has taken delivery of the first of its new ATR 72-600 regional aircraft.

Jetstar is offering domestic flights for one cent each this week as the battle to be the cheapest airline takes off.

Air New Zealand is launching a new Night Rider service with every seat on the last flight of the day between Auckland and Wellington available for $29.

Flight prices are being slashed as airlines and travel agents make the most of the holiday season drawing nearer.

Strong demand on US routes has led Air New Zealand to add flights from next year and convinced Hawaiian Airlines to use a bigger plane, even before it's started services.