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A sceptic tests the luxurious amenities of Delta One on a cross-country red eye.
Revealed: Auckland Airport's new runway
Second runway will affect about 500 more homes than originally planned.
Is British Airways copying Air NZ?
British Airways wants a slice of Air NZ's success with its comedy inflight safety video.
Could airlines pay us to fly?
This airline boss thinks it won't be long until airlines pay passengers to fly with them.
Hollywood star fronts big NZ tourism push into US
Actor and New Zealand fan Bryce Dallas Howard is the face of a US tourism campaign.
Our sweet-toothed high flyers
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Airline hits back at political pundit
American political commentator had an epic Twitter rant at Delta. They hit back.
Court goes against Air NZ pilots
Air NZ's collective agreement has sparked a long-running legal dispute.
Woman slept beside masturbating man on flight
A woman claims cabin crew forced her to sit beside a man who masturbated as she slept.
Three simple innovations for air travellers
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Brace for impact: History of Air NZ's safety videos
A look back at some of Air New Zealand's wackiest safety videos.
Queenstown Airport responsible for late flight
The airport allowed a Jetstar flight to depart 13 minutes after the airport's closure.
Jetstar apology over schedule change
Schedule changes mean some Jetstar passengers have been forced to change flights.
Air NZ to host light show for rugby fans
Air New Zealand will host a light projection show at Eden Park tonight.
Travelers not covered mid flight
Who is liable if your belongings go missing mid flight? Not the airline.
The Kiwi at Emirates who helped keep the faith
Kiwi Gary Chapman has driven Emirates' sponsorship of Team NZ through stormy seas.
Emirates wins laptop-ban exemption
Emirates said the ban on laptops on aircraft departing its Dubai base have been lifted/
Mourning passenger bumped from Air NZ flight
A woman was stranded in Auckland after being bumped off an overbooked late-night flight.
Air NZ plane turns back after pilot's mid-air drama
Passengers off medical emergency flight told to phone 0800 number to rebook.
Auld Mug delayed landing home
America's Cup coming home to New Zealand - but flight delays could cause issues for fans.
Embattled AirAsia hit by another drama
An AirAsia X flight turned back to Australia after sparks seen coming from engine.
Airports may struggle with US security measures
Airlines will struggle to meet deadlines for new security requirements on flights to US.
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Hacks to help you get a seat at the pointy end of the plane.
New CT scanners could cut airport lines
American Airlines is trialling CT scanners at airports which could cut security lines.
Air New Zealand flight diverted
An Air New Zealand plane was diverted off course when a passenger became unwell.
More bomb threat airline screening in NZ
New security measures are being imposed on flights heading directly to the United States.
The dullest airline meal ever?
They're not known for being gourmet, but airline meal was particularly uninspired.
Passenger chucks coins in plane engine for luck
A flight from Shanghai to Guangzhou was delayed five hours because of the woman's actions.