British Airways has suspended flights to Sharm el-Sheikh "indefinitely" amid continued security concerns after a Russian jet was bombed out of the sky over Egypt.

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.

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.

Air NZ has released the latest in its series of behind the scenes videos - take a look at the man behind your in-flight meals.

A passenger plane in the US carrying 136 people was forced into an emergency landing after the engine cover snapped off as the aircraft ascended.

A plane was diverted to Heathrow this morning after a woman gave birth mid-flight.

Going on an exotic trip is a real treat, but the holiday can be marred by the prospect of sitting through an uncomfortable long-haul flight.

The transaction would be the first struck by the planemaker since sanctions were lifted in January and would require US government approval.

Cathay has caught up to some other airlines here (and is ahead of most of the pack) but it costs US$19 on long haul flights. Satellite TV news will be free.

A mother has described the moment her young daughter choked on part of a plastic spoon during a flight.

Air NZ has released the latest in its series of behind the scenes videos - take a look at day in the life of a regional flight attendant.

Air New Zealand has sold its 19.98 percent stake in Virgin Australia to China's Nanshan Group.

The Airbus A330-300 operated by AirAsia X travels daily from Auckland to the Gold Coast and on to Kuala Lumpur.

A devastated widower has described his treatment by Ryanair as 'horrific' after he was had to pay to bring home his deceased wife's clothing following her sudden death on holiday.

United Airlines is returning to New Zealand after a 13 year break and is promising new planes, products and services.

Jetstar is celebrating its seventh birthday by offering passengers flights with the return leg free of charge.

Emirates plans to boost capacity on the longest non-stop route in the world by using a super jumbo A380 later this year.

New Plymouth has a fairly unremarkable regional airport with two vending machines.

Be nice to them - these are the gatekeepers of your final refuge before long-haul hell.

Virgin Australia has warned the market of a major announcement regarding Hainan Airlines.

Airlines are forecast to make profits of close to US$39.4 billion ($55 billion) this year.