A new passenger plane designed especially for heavier-set travellers will be unveiled to the world this week.

If you're flying any time soon, you might want to pack the disinfectant wipes.

A 7-year-old was left stranded in Auckland without hotel compensation for two days after his flight was cancelled because of fog.

Have you ever wonder what place will give you the most bang for your buck?

Dutch airline KLM is set to launch the first ever service with draught beer on tap.

"Don't panic" has been the overall tone, as would be expected, but a wide range of views have been expressed.

Virgin Australia will book a big annual net loss after disclosing it will cost as much as A$450 million ($471 million) to get the airline's house in order.

Over 500 passengers were left stranded for seven hours after one woman's impromptu decision to change her relationship status.

A man who chanted "Allahu Akbar" and yelled "boom" on an flight has been jailed after admitting to his "foolish" behaviour.

Singapore Airlines is hiring staff in Wellington for its service which will links the capital, Canberra and Singapore.

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.

It's that cooler time of year when many Kiwis start to plan uplifting summer breaks for the months ahead.

Jetstar employees are facing at least a day with no pay due to a glitch at ANZ.

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.

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