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Air NZ flight chaos as fog blankets Christchurch
Travellers are advised to defer flights and warned of contact centre congestion.
Richard Branson came within 'seconds' of death on the Alps
The adventurous billionaire had a close call on Mount Blanc.
These 12 hidden aircraft features will change the way you fly
Things you'll be amazed to find on your aircraft.
Cockpit Confidential pilot declares 'airport lounge crisis'
The US pilot noted on his website that the airport lounge is under siege.
Why it could get more expensive to fly to Bali
The cut to services will reduce competition to the increasingly popular holiday hotspot.
Cut price air deal: Rome return for $999
Other deals include London return for $1099 and Bali return for $599.
Plane crashes and lands in Pacific lagoon
Plane came in very low as it was attempting to land at the Chuuk Island airport.
Man who fell to earth: Bowie's secret fear of flying
David Bowie was a pretty fly cat, who never let his fear of flying get him down.
Late passenger tackled after heroic runway dash
The would-be passenger made a dramatic dash onto the tarmac.
Air NZ warned to 'pull up their socks' after Fly My Sky expansion
Small airline has plans to enter the Northland market.
Watch: Flying in vintage plane that helped launch Hawaiian Airlines
A tiny airplane was used to prove the safety of flying in Hawaii.
Near miss: Air Canada's brush with catastrophe caught on camera
Air Canada's potentially "catastrophic" incident was caught on camera.
Air NZ's new uniform: What we want to see on the runway
As Air NZ contemplates a new look, we speak to Viva's Dan Ahwa on what we want to see.
Seat WC 1: Passenger finds toilet in place of seat on budget airline
Shocked plane passenger is booked onto non-existent seat on a budget airline.
Fly My Sky: Regional airline to challenge Air NZ in Northland
A small Auckland airline is to compete with Air New Zealand for Northland routes.
High fashion: Air NZ's new uniforms could be unisex
Eight years since the latest uniforms came in the airline is working on a replacement.
Husband on no-fly list after finding unfaithful wife's sex diary
A jilted husband's plan to publish his flight attendant wife's diary backfires.
Air New Zealand: First the apology, now fare increases
Some higher level fares are on the way up at Air New Zealand.
Focus: Captain of the 1929 Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker aircraft
Video interview with Captain Merle Clawson, who pilots the 1929 Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker aircraft, it was the actual aircraft that started it all for Hawaiian Airlines, 89 years ago. / Brett Phibbs
Revealed: Air New Zealand's new Airbus A320s
The new A321s are longer and will have 46 more seats than planes they replace.
Top-flight tech: The 50 most tech-friendly airlines revealed
New study weighs the 'tech credentials' of 50 airlines from around the world
'Legroom for all' as FAA to review passenger seating
The FAA's new minimum requirements on legroom could set the trend for aviation globally.
Airline wars: Virgin Australia's latest shot at Air NZ
Virgin's mega bonus airpoints could earn passengers domestic Australian flights.
Daughter dies on flight, Tycoon father demands answers
A millionaire is demanding answers after his daughter dies on flight from London.
Slobs in the sky: Should airlines enforce a dress code?
As air travel becomes more accessible, are we using it as an excuse to dress like slobs?
Plane quarantined after child falls ill
Passengers were on the plane for about two hours, before being let off about 1am.
Tourism boom blamed for Air NZ woes
Aviation commentator shares his thoughts of Air NZ boss' apology to customers.
Lufthansa helps Oktoberfest get off to a flying start
The traditional Teutonic tipple will be served on flights out of Singapore and New York.
No sweat: Why exercise on planes is a bad idea
Travel Editor Winston Aldworth says Qantas should put their exercise regime on ice.
Sneaky ways airlines are charging us and getting very rich
Airlines have found new ways to hit us with extra fees - and they're getting rich off it.
Captain Kiki Culler: Why more women can fly
Kendall 'Kiki' Culler got a break 34 years ago and now an Airbus A330 is her office.