India-New Zealand direct flights - a big gap on the map
It's a question of when, not if, direct flights between NZ and India will start.
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Air New Zealand plane diverted to Guam due to strange smell
Passengers were forced to wait on the plane for five hours.
'Getting done over': Frustration after Air NZ cuts back daily service
The lack of options impacts domestic and international connections, customer says.
Tobacco ties, recycling rules and Air NZ’s impact | Focus Morning Bulletin February 1, 2024
Government ministers are asked to disclose tobacco industry links, what you can no longer put in your recycling bins and Air New Zealand's impact on our economy in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZHerald
Air NZ passenger charged $1500 to take luggage on replacement flight
The passenger was travelling with her partner to London via LAX to set up home in the UK.
Northland passengers refusing to fly Air NZ after cancellations
Northlanders say Air New Zealand's Whangārei and Kerikeri flights are too unreliable.
Editorial: Buckle up - it could be another bumpy year for flying
Aviation is never dull and this year promises to be as interesting as ever.
Captain Sully says flying still ‘ultra safe’ despite Boeing 737 woes
'We’re past the time when we could define safety solely as the absence of accidents.'
Maggie Barry denies abusing Air NZ crew member
Air NZ says she stalled the flight by 40 minutes. She says it was a misunderstanding.
Is this the return of the 'golden era' of cheap flights? Air NZ runs major sale
Flights to Australia are as low as $197, proving 2024 flight predictions correct.
Market close: Shares dip as interest rate cut question weighs on investors
Transport stocks were also under pressure after Maersk said it’s avoiding the Red Sea.
Air NZ says Boeing Max jetliners grounded by US not in its fleet
An Alaska Airlines jetliner blew out a window after it took off.
Air NZ flight U-turns after mechanical fault
Flight NZ24 from Auckland to Vancouver was required to turn back to Auckland.
'We would never sell unclaimed luggage': Air NZ warns not to fall for $3 luggage scam
Fake posts claiming to sell unclaimed luggage dupes Kiwis looking for a deal.
Sultans of spin: The public relations industry power list
They lurk in the shadows & whisper in the ears of company CEOs. They are the spin doctors.
Holiday travel ‘chaos’: Air NZ flight grounded by air-con fault
Passengers were left scrambling to find emergency lodging at the peak holiday time.
'Xmas ruined': Man barred from flight over special assistance mix-up
He suffered a stroke 21 years ago and requires minor assistance while on a plane.
Air NZ pilot reveals real reason you must ‘return to your allocated seat’
No, it's not so crew know where you are sitting in case of emergency.
Air New Zealand’s Greg Foran on his biggest success - and failure
Airline's chief executive shares his predictions and big hopes for 2024.
Air NZ schedules additional flights for stranded Christmas passengers
Wild weather has delayed and cancelled flights throughout the country today.
Christmas mayhem: Auckland motorway crash causes traffic build-up
And for Kiwis flying to their Xmas destination, here are tips to make the trip easier.
AKL Airport reveals busiest day to fly this summer and how to prepare
Auckland Airport has hired extra staff to assist travellers.
'Zero tolerance' this Christmas: Air NZ safety chief on unruly passenger problem
The airline is recording nearly 50 incidents of unruly behaviour a week.
This was the most watched movie on Air NZ flights in 2023
Travellers watched one film 176,000 times this year.
Unruly Air NZ passengers spark Christmas crackdown on behaviour
Airline deals with about 200 reports of problem passengers every month.
Watch: Are these the funkiest flyers to touch down in NZ this year?
There's been a surge into the US and for Air New Zealand. 2024 will be a big one.
Fuel rationing for Christmas: Bad batch of avgas hits airlines again
Airlines forced to cut back on taking on fuel in capital after another bad batch found.
Low cloud grounds flights at Wellington Airport
There will be delays and cancellations - passengers are advised to check with airlines.
Air NZ to carry 1.7m passengers this Christmas; busiest day revealed
The carrier says it is expecting to carry over one million domestic passengers.
Air NZ faces tougher year, data shows air fares fall
Airline bracing for a tough second half, gets Wamos back to bolster fleet.
Air NZ dials in high-speed Wi-Fi: The dos and don'ts of in-flight internet
All-you-can-stream Wi-Fi is welcome, but there's one thing you won't be allowed to do.
Air NZ will use Starlink for free internet onboard domestic aircraft.
A closer look at the details of Air NZ's new announcement – the installation of Starlink systems on domestic aircraft to provide fast, free internet on-board.
Auckland Airport's new transport hub
Auckland Airport unveils its plans for its new transport hub. Opening from next year, the 70,000sq m building will cost $300 million. Video / Auckland Airport
Game-changer: Air NZ's new free offering on domestic flights
The airline says installing the satellite-based system is a no-brainer.