A flight attendant sacked after being accused of eating a pie meant for passengers and berating a customer has lost a bid to get her job back at Air New Zealand.

Winston Aldworth flies aboard NZ28, the inaugural Auckland-to-Houston flight.

Air New Zealand faces increased competition on hotly contested trans-Tasman routes.

Air New Zealand's new direct service from Auckland to Houston launched tonight with an inaugural flight taking off at 6.30pm

Tourism Industry Association New Zealand chief executive Chris Roberts said this summer was likely to break tourism records.

On a flying visit, Hamish Fletcher finds there's potential - and pitfalls - for NZ businesses in South America's second-largest economy.

Air New Zealand wants speed up the check-in process with futuristic bag drop.

Hundreds of Auckland-bound passengers have been delayed overnight in China after a fault with the brakes on an Air New Zealand Dreamliner aircraft.

Air New Zealand wants to move New Zealand into the top ten destinations for Argentine tourists.

Air New Zealand has signed a deal with an Argentine Government tourism body and both will now work together to promote tourism and trade.

Former All Blacks skipper reveals primal fear while sharing flight with the Herald: "I don't think a horse will enjoy a big lump like me on it."

Air New Zealand has invited pop star Taylor Swift to feature in its next in-flight safety video.

Air New Zealand has taken top honours for the third year in a row from AirlineRatings.com.

Former Google executive Avi Golan appointed to the new role.

Air New Zealand's flights from Auckland to Buenos Aires begin today, and competition is tipped to get hot.

Air New Zealand chairman Tony Carter has been named the 2015 winner of the Shareholders Association's Beacon Award.

Pilots are alarmed at the lack of safety zones at the end of Wellington Airport's runway and have filed court action.

Unaccompanied children flying on Air NZ planes will soon be issued with electronic wristbands that will trigger text messages to caregivers through their journey.

Virgin Australia will boost the number of its transtasman services next year.

Air NZ has signed a three-year deal with Flight Centre that will see the travel booking chain help promote the national carrier's services.

Air New Zealand says the technical glitch affecting its check in services has now been resolved.

Negative impact on world markets following Paris terrorists attacks is tipped to be short-lived.

Air New Zealand is considering the Philippines as another longhaul destination after confirming it will fly to Vietnam next year.

Airline will be flying three times a week to Ho Chi Minh City.

Country is growing in popularity for Kiwi travellers.

Three of Auckland Zoo's orang-utans are being moved to new American homes to help with the international breeding programme for the endangered great ape.

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.