New Zealand shares rose yesterday, led by Air New Zealand and Spark New Zealand,

Air New Zealand faces a steep drop in full year profit but says tailwinds including strong tourism and flattening competition will help the company.

Air New Zealand faces a sharp fall in first half profits as increased competition puts pressure on yields and oil prices edge up.

When a 80-year-old woman went through security at Myrtle Beach Airport in South Carolina, officers noticed something odd about her cane.

The world's largest aircraft, the Airlander 10, is ready to take to the skies again after crashing into a telegraph pole on a test flight last summer.

A global travel industry leader says air fares may have reached low point and flattening capacity and rising oil prices will see them stabilise.

Passengers said the pilot called President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton "a*******".

Passengers have been left stranded at Dunedin Airport tonight after mechanical problems grounded two aircraft this afternoon.

Some return flights to Europe have fallen below $1000 and on sale to London for an "unheard" of $1099.

Royal Air Force fighter jets escorted a Pakistani civilian airliner to Stansted Airport near London on Tuesday after a passenger became disruptive.

The flight to Auckland was delayed from leaving LAX for 32 minutes as police were called to deal with the passenger.

Qatar Airways' marathon flight from Doha to Auckland has touched down and the airline says it is committed to the route.

Qatar Airways' longest flight in the world has landed 15 minutes early at Auckland Airport after leaving Doha just over 16 hours ago.

The proliferation of iPhones, iPads and Android devices, in tandem with inflight Wi-Fi, is leading to a shift in In-Flight entertainment.

China registered a record 6.15 million overseas trips during the Lunar New Year holiday.

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 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.

Those lucky enough to fly first class on Emirates will receive a new range of hydrating sleepwear, infused with seaweed.

The world's largest planemaker is counting on its single-aisle 737 to bolster results this year.

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.