A United Airlines flight bound for Los Angeles has been diverted back to Sydney for an emergency landing.

Queenstown Airport has lost a dispute with the Inland Revenue Department.

A disabled teen was trying to fly home after her final brain cancer treatment - but was left bloodied and bruised by airport security, a lawsuit says.

United Airlines wants to tap into the high-end leisure market on its San Francisco-Auckland route which it hopes could be one of the most successful in its network.

Egyptian investigators have said that the memory chips of the cockpit voice recorder of EgyptAir 804 remain intact, allowing access to the recordings.

WATCH: Electric vehicles have replaced diesel vehicles on the tarmac.

An investigation is underway into how a smartphone battery sparked a fire on a Qantas flight to Los Angeles.

Dealing with deaths mid-flight, severe lightning storms and aggressive drunks is all in a day's work according to busy flight attendants.

Winston Aldworth flies AA83 on its inaugural service from the USA to NZ.

For our arrival in Ho Chi Minh City there was a Maori powhiri, which certainly went down well with the locals.

A Singapore Airlines flight to Milan has caught fire after returning to Changi Airport following an engine oil warning message.

Getting through Auckland airport always seems to be a breeze these days, and the Emirates lounge is excellent.

Me and my kids always enjoyed being at the public viewing deck at Auckland Airport.

In the latest of Air New Zealand's behind the scenes videos, we take a look at the airline's cargo operations. Video supplied.

American Airlines resumes flights between New Zealand and the US this week. Aviation writer Grant Bradley talks to the airline's American Airlines vice president for Asia Pacific Erwan Perhirin about its plans. Video / Grant Bradley

Other than being sat next to a rude or annoying passenger, there's nothing worse than being stuck in an aeroplane seat where the outside noise makes it impossible to sleep.

An Alaska Airlines flight was diverted to Seattle after a passenger tried to kiss a sleeping teenage girl seated next to him, airport officials said.

It seemed slightly tired and missing the X-factor of the Boeing 777-300 'Premium Economy'.

Seasoned travellers know several tricks to help the wait before your flight as comfortable as possible and have been sharing their tips online.

American Airlines passengers were left fearing for their lives after flames shot out of a jet engine during a flight on the weekend.

Shandelle Battersby flies Air New Zealand NZ646 from Queenstown to Auckland.

Chad Cameron Camp, 26, has been charged with sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl during a flight.

A Virgin Australia flight from Auckland to Apia has returned to Auckland due to a technical fault.

A Jetstar aircraft was met by fire trucks at Sydney Airport after a strange smell was reported in the cabin.

The lead singer of British indie band The View was kicked off a plane after he allegedly became aggressive when he was moved to a seat away from his girlfriend.

The biggest operator of super jumbos Emirates has released video of an A380 flight deck.

Booking holidays online can seem like a hassle-free option until things go wrong.

Andrew Louis flies from Auckland to the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, on Air New Zealand flight NZ0769.

A Hong Kong-based businessman is suing Cathay Pacific for allegedly leaving his 12-year-old son unattended at an airport.