The busiest days at Auckland International Airport start today.

Sheepskin boots are apparently on the airline lounge's list of banned footwear.

Fiji Airways and minister of aviation Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum unveils 3D art commissioned by US artist Kurt Wenner.

Veteran actors Sam Neil and Bryan Brown take on the roles of birds in the latest new Air New Zealand advertisement. / Supplied by Air New Zealand

Airbus and Williams motor racing are building a high-altitude drone that flies for months.

Air NZ chief executive Christopher Luxon talks with Grant Bradley about new destinations, fares and biofuel.

Jetstar says it is the first airline in the country to put gift cards on sale.

Airbus CEO Tom Enders will step down in 2019.

Pilots and crew have revealed what they look out for when they're in the cabin.

With the departure of Emirates from Auckland-Brisbane other airlines are boosting flights.

A passenger said the phone owner had been worried it was about to explode.

Donna McIntyre flies Auckland to Doha on Qatar QR921.

British Airways flight from Berlin to Heathrow turned around leaving 180 people stranded.

Inside the remodelled Singapore Airlines A380 heading to Auckland next year. Video / Supplied

Steve McCabe flies with Latam on flight 800 from Auckland to Santiago.

Carrier is looking to make HK$4 billion in cuts over three years, including jobs

Andrew Stone checks out Thai Airways new Boeing 787-9 from Auckland to Bangkok.

Imran Ali travelled from Brisbane to Auckland on Emirates Airbus A380-800.

Philippine Airlines launches non-stop flights between Auckland and Manila.

If you want the very best service on your next flight, these are the seats to book.

The latest launch came within sight of a Cathay Pacific Airways passenger plane.

Air NZ and Singapore Air battle long haul competition with more flights through Changi

Flight ANZ30 to Buenos Aires has returned to Auckland.

Airline profits should increase next year but costs are rising.

Passengers reveal the most shocking behaviour they've witnessed from strangers on a plane.

Drugs and alcohol are often involved when passengers behave badly.

Winston Aldworth flies aboard Jetstar's JQ352 from Napier to Auckland.

Brian Kelly flies from Sydney to Darwin with Qantas.

Cathay Pacific's first direct link flight from Hong Kong landed in Christchurch this morning. Supplied by Campbell and Co.

Sister of Facebook billionaire says she felt "disgusted and degraded" by fellow passenger.