Travellers on Europe's budget airlines migh not be bagging the bargain they thought.

After years of relative industrial peace, airline and unions are in an unfamiliar place

Air NZ and union in strike talks tomorrow.

EDITORIAL: The strike threatened by Air New Zealand staff before Christmas is cruel.

The strike could affect 42,000 customers booked to travel on December 21.

Between the 21st and 25th of December, roughly 70 million people will take to the skies.

Kris Faafoi says new law allows for quicker action that could lead to tighter regulation.

With problems from 'manspreading' to sexual assault, do women need segregated seats?

Aircraft are designed to conduct lightning but checks are needed.

There are many ways to get annoyed on a flight, but having your seat kicked is the worst.

Dramatic footage has emerged as a 777 abandons windy landing at the very last moment.

The airline's Dreamliner has landed at O'Hare Airport in the Windy City.

Air New Zealand's Boeing 787 lands in Chicago - after the airline's longest non-stop flight. NZ Herald travelled with Air New Zealand.

Air New Zealand's Chicago service puts the airline deep into the US heartland.

The Brazilian jet may may look ridiculous but makes an appealing seating proposition.

In Air NZ's latest Christmas ad Santa's naughty list is leaked to the world.

On landing the student saw he had received a surprising message via the gay dating app.

If you struggle with getting your liquids ready at security, you'll welcome this news.

It's never wise to joke about being a terrorist - especially when you're on a plane.

Qantas has been recognised for profitability, new routes and ambition to break new ground

Jetstar passenger is outraged by "abysmal" customer service from staff after cancellation.

Spending on back office, marketing and work travel will be cut, and more savings likely.

Qantas is cracking down on sneaky passengers overloading their carry-on baggage.

The issue is rife in the UK and has been most commonly reported on budget airline Ryanair.

Tracey Bond flies from London to Tokyo aboard British Airways flight BA5.

Tim McCready travels from Auckland to Brisbane on Air New Zealand 739.

Air NZ says it is crucial to mark tragic events for families and it can make flying safer.

Budget airline Jetstar is getting in on the Black Friday deals.

Anna Hart explains how you can be the perfect plane passenger.