The 21-year-old, her friend, and a passenger who tried to intervene said they were humiliated when they were forced off a packed Spirit Airlines plane.

How do the masks actually work, under what circumstances are they unleashed, and how much oxygen do they contain?

While Donald Trump tightens his grip on the United States borders, a small airport on the other side of the world has abolished security screening.

A Japanese airline has launched a special flight service that allows passengers to fly with their dogs in the main cabin.

Auckland Airport handled close to one million international passengers in December as tourism booms and concern about pressure on infrastructure grows.

A photo showing a flock of blindfolded falcons - believed to be owned by a Saudi prince - in the cabin of a passenger jet has gone viral today.

In-flight WiFi is getting faster and cheaper, and is an increasingly common offering on budget and flagship airlines alike.

Hundreds of passengers have finally been able to depart Auckland Airport for Singapore - eight hours after a problem left plane sitting on the tarmac.

Travellers with valid visas and green cards have reportedly been prevented from boarding flights and turned away at US border control.

American Airlines is getting rid of seat-back screens in its new fleet of domestic Boeing aircraft.

A new design featuring 'staggered seating' could put an end to the ongoing battle over the dreaded middle seat.

A critically ill mum wanted her son to still enjoy a trip to Splash Planet by giving her seat to her husband, but Jetstar wanted an extra $248.

There are tricks to finding cheap flights but some of what you've heard could be a myth - here we debunk the the top five.

An easyJet passenger has claimed her flight home last Friday was forced to abort landing as cabin crew members were too busy 'having a party'.

More airlines are signing up for a new, no-frills cabin class ranked lower than economy - and while the fares will be rock-bottom, the provisions are pretty grim.

Airways New Zealand says air traffic volumes are up 11 per cent from this time last year.

Air India is preparing to introduce women-only seats to reduce sexual misconduct on flights.

Qatar Airways is growing rapidly and about to launch services to Auckland on what will be the world's longest route.

Tigerair has cancelled all flights to Bali, after a sudden rule change by the Indonesian Government.

Fly on the wrong airline and your odds of a delay are as high as 55 per cent; choose the right one and that number shrinks way down to just 11 per cent.

Social media users are lashing out at Jetstar Australia after a family was kicked off a flight from Bali to Adelaide - but the airline is standing by its decision.

A pilot informed British tourists that a seagull had hit an aircraft's engine while holding its "remains" in a plastic bag.

An irate passenger has demanded AU$100 in compensation from Qantas because he was forced to suffer through a 10-hour flight with a broken in-flight entertainment system.

Forget jet lag, these flight attendants live lavish lives of luxury.

A NZ pilot who landed at Fort Lauderdale just before the shooting says aircraft security is an issue with hundreds of 'unscreened' people gaining access to aircraft.

Airline profits are poised to fall from last year's peak as final tallies are likely to show orders trailing shipments.

Air New Zealand has scored second in a list of airlines with the best safety record in 2016.

WATCH: As new video surfaces, the man whose behaviour led to a San Francisco-bound flight being diverted to Auckland will not be prosecuted.

Huge lines are snaking out of the Virgin Australia terminal at Sydney Airport this morning. Travellers are warned to allow extra time.

Police claim a pilot who allegedly passed out aboard a Boeing 737 bound for Mexico was more than three times the legal limit.