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UK travel tax threat to tourist spending
An increase in British departure taxes could mean visitors have less to spend when they get here, tourism industry experts say.

Dreamliners flight delayed by 3 years
Delivery delays for the 787 Dreamliner have stretched at least another six months for Air New Zealand.

Air NZ to offer economy class 'seat-beds'
Air NZ is set to offer economy passengers the chance to spread out in comfort across two seats - for a fee.

Air NZ cuts domestic airfares
Air New Zealand is simplifying its domestic fare structure, saying fares to regions will fall by as much as 23 per cent.

Emirates fights back
Emirates has hit back at veiled criticism by Air New Zealand of the environmental impact of its flights across the Tasman.

Air NZ CEO slams IT company in leaked email
CEO Rob Fyfe threatens IBM with the axe in a scathing email over yesterday's crippling Air NZ computer fault.

Air NZ chief blasts climate change 'circus'
Air NZ chief executive Rob Fyfe has lashed out at dithering over cutting emissions, described climate talks as a 'bureaucratic circus'.

Qantas unveils new player in transtasman battle
Qantas has publicly unveiled its long-awaited new transtasman aircraft.

Qantas: Business not improving
Australia's national carrier Qantas Airways says it is yet to see substantial improvements in business conditions.