Kiwis are travelling business class in bigger numbers as prices come down

Airlines are battling it out in the premium cabins of planes with Gulf carriers in particular laying on the bling.

Sunair has become the first regional non-jet operator in the North Island to be selected as a preferred government air carrier.

Fiji Airways Group today announced a record F$84.5 million (NZ$58.6m) profit.

Imagine a nine-hour trip between Paris and New Zealand. These supersonic planes will make globe trotting faster and easier.

Auckland to London return flights are being advertised for less than $1000.

A woman on a Melbourne-bound flight has suffered burns after her headphones exploded.

Access between countries 'should be like a domestic flight', says Qantas boss.

An Air New Zealand flight was forced to turn around after striking a bird this morning.

The country saw 92,000 visitors from Germany and 215,000 from Britain last year.

Qatar Airways is introducing suites to Business Class, some of which can be converted to a double bed for couples travelling together.

Australian court fines Jetstar and Virgin Australia for having misleading fees.

Airways is revamping its 17-year-old system to cope with more air traffic and save its customers up to $84m.

Ultra long distance airliners need a lot of fuel to reach their destination and engines powerful enough to get all that weight off the ground.

A Qatar Airways cabin crew member shares stories from the longest commercial flight in the world.

Airways NZ will trial a satellite system that continually tracks planes across vast ocean areas.

Emirates says the double-decker A380 has added to the success of its Auckland to Dubai service.

Airline pilots want to delay a planning hearing regarding extension on Wellington Airport's runway.

The Airbus contender to replace the RNZAF's Hercules is making its 100-tonne presence felt in New Zealand this weekend.

The Airbus pitch to sell its massive heavy lift aircraft to New Zealand comes at an awkward time as the plane maker's programme hits financial snags.

New Zealand shares rose yesterday, led by Air New Zealand and Spark New Zealand,

Air New Zealand faces a steep drop in full year profit but says tailwinds including strong tourism and flattening competition will help the company.

Qantas Airways reported a slide in first-half profit but its Jetstar Group did better.

Air NZ's profit has taken a 24 per cent knock, what's driving the fall and what does it mean for ticket prices?

Air NZ posted a 24 per cent fall in first-half profit in the face of increasing competition.

Air New Zealand has joined the panel of carriers providing air services in the government's cross-agency contract designed to get

Air New Zealand faces a sharp fall in first half profits as increased competition puts pressure on yields and oil prices edge up.

Cathay Pacific has teamed up with Hong Kong Beer Co to brew a beer that is not affected by high altitude flying.

An analyst believes Cathay Pacific will announce services between Hong Kong and Christchurch.

Sichuan Airlines has announced three times a week services to Auckland, the latest Chinese carrier to come to this country.