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Airlines say instead of paying out profit in dividends the airport should reinvest them.
Record-breaking plane takes to the skies
The aircraft will soon serve a route of 9,521 miles between New York and Singapore.
NZ-bound airlines on engine alert after Southwest fatality
Airlines operating Boeing 737s in this region are ordered to do checks.
Air NZ Dreamliner woes: Number of passengers hit grows
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European airline to the rescue to cover Air NZ flights
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Flight disruption for months after Air NZ pulls out two aircraft
Two of Air New Zealand's 11 Dreamliner aircraft have been withdrawn for repairs.
Air NZ Dreamliner engine checks complete but flight disruptions likely for months
The checks have caused a wave of disruption for thousands of New Zealanders.
Watch: What Air NZ is telling staff about engine issues
Engineers are looking for cracks in engine parts that would need major repairs.
Shane Jones: Risk to Air NZ's brand if regions alienated
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For the second year in a row, Air NZ has been voted Australia's most reputable brand.
Plane horror: Most passengers fastened oxygen masks incorrectly
A TV host has taken to Twitter to remind travellers to cover their noses as well.
Air New Zealand's Dreamliner disruption: list of cancelled flights grows
Dozens of Air New Zealand flights have been cancelled or re-timed.
Air NZ Dreamliner woes could mean return of Hi Fly
About 6500 Air New Zealand passengers will have flights rescheduled or cancelled.
18 seconds of oxygen: When a plane loses cabin pressure
At 40,000ft you have 18 seconds of 'useful consciousness' time if starved of oxygen.
Travel disruption but no earnings hit from Air NZ engine checks
Rolls Royce told operators to carry out checks on some engines earlier than is typical.
Boeing flying contest lures Kiwi inventors
The race to develop a personal aircraft is on and New Zealand inventors are lining up.
Air wars: Virgin fires back at Air NZ with more flights
More seats across the Tasman could lead to lower fares.
Why airlines love premium class passengers
Just 5 per cent of passengers travel in business class or better.
Air ambulance's secret sideline carrying celebrities
Air Wanganui flies celebrities around NZ as well as providing a vital health service.
Air NZ passengers face disruption from more Dreamliner engine problems
Rolls-Royce engines need more checks and airlines may be forced to fly different routes.
British Airways-owner swoops on rival
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New Jetstar boss - what's the plan for New Zealand?
Qantas veteran Gareth Evans has lost the tie and is heading Jetstar.
New and bigger plane used on flights to Philippines
The shift increases the overall route capacity by 22 per cent.
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New sleeping areas being developed for planes would be welcomed by long-haul passengers.
Blowing in the wind: Storm downs huge NZ flag at Auckland Airport
The huge flag usually flies atop a 45m flagpole.
Pooch protection: New airline scheme to keep pets safe
Millions of animals are transported by airlines a year and a new code is being introduced
Qantas blunder in Christchurch leaves couple stranded
Couple furious after airline refused to let them board flight for non-existent reason.
Air NZ launches new routes amid Virgin Australia split
Airline will add 15 per cent seat capacity across all its Tasman services.
NASA's mission to bring supersonic jets back from the dead
Nasa is looking to help fill the gap left by the Concorde.
France grinds to halt amid plane and train strikes
Most French trains will also screech to a halt in a strike over economic reforms.
American Airlines announces big Boeing order
American Airlines is ordering 47 new Boeing jets.
Aviation regulator targeted by industry group
The group says the authority is failing and trust is at an "all-time low".