'I'd be fuming': Passengers' fury after catching airline's 'unacceptable act'
A number of passengers have been left disgruntled after an "unacceptable" act.
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Big Qantas loyalty scheme shake-up for travellers
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Water rolls down aisle after hapless passenger opens bathroom door.
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Airline says steep price rise to cover increased costs.
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Passenger claims he was unfairly kicked off plane after falling asleep in exit row
Man removed from flight after being caught dozing; able-bodied passenger rule cited.
Air NZ named best economy cabin by Airline Excellence Awards, despite delays
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This major airline just asked pilots to go on holiday in May. Here's why
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Major US airline relaxes pet policy to allow animals back in cabin
American Airlines has rolled over on its strict policy on pets in the cabin
'The land of cute': Cabin crew help drive tourist numbers at alpaca business
The herd of 170 of the gentle animals in Akaroa is a magnet for tourists.
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The airline has dug into the archives for a special anniversary.
‘Shortcuts everywhere’: Claims of Boeing ditching quality for speed
Reports paint a worrying picture of a company considered to be one of the best.
Latam horror flight: Some victims offered a ‘few thousand’ dollars, says lawyer
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The piece of fruit causing chaos in Delta Airlines lounges
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Is this New Zealand's most expensive airport coffee?
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Are airlines making money off your personal details? Investigation launched in US
The review focuses on 10 of the biggest US airlines, some of which operate in NZ.
Nearly one in two Gen Zs have a fear of flying, survey finds
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Man's ridiculous attempt to 'steal a flight' ends in chaos
A man was arrested for allegedly trying to steal a flight in the most slapdash way.
Airline claims 'no record' of Kiwi couple’s miscarriage in Tahiti airport trauma
A flight cancellation turned into a traumatic ordeal for the expectant couple.
How Air NZ’s shrinking winter network is affecting passengers and the airline
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Pilot given 10-month jail sentence after Jagermeister found in luggage
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Big overseas carriers serving NZ are investing in planes.
Air NZ apologises after plus-sized flier kicked off plane
The woman was told it was unsafe to fly without booking an additional seat.
Pilots' union boss on Boeing planes: ‘If we didn’t think it was safe we wouldn’t be flying’
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Qantas faces millions in fines for illegally firing staff during pandemic
The 1700 roles represented the largest illegal sacking in Australia’s corporate history.