Air New Zealand profit dives, warns of tougher year ahead
Airline faced higher costs and more competition during the past year.
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Bird balls to falconry, airports go great lengths to avoid bird strike.
Airport closed after Air NZ flight take-off rejected due to concerns of bird activity
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The plane was forced to divert due to an 'unidentified odour' in the cabin.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.