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The truth about oxygen masks on planes

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

The airport with no security screening

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.

Airline goes to the dogs

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

Auckland Airport's record high

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

Saudi prince takes 80 falcons on flight

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.

Why is in-flight WiFi so slow?

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

Plane departs after 8hr wait on tarmac

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

Trump's 'Muslim ban' causes chaos

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

Emirates offers 'seaweed-infused' pyjamas

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

Should planes have women-only seats?

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

Auckland-Doha: The world's longest route

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

Should flight attendants be armed?

Forty per cent of airlines have diverted a flight due to an unruly passenger in the past 12 months. How are airlines keeping you safe?

Boeing jumbo-jet era ending in US

United Airlines plans to fly its last Boeing Co. 747 jumbo jet late this year, retiring its largest air planes.

Tigerair grounds all Bali flights

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

Best and worst-performing airlines revealed

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.

Family booted off Jetstar flight

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.

Plane make emergency landing after seagull hits engine

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

Man takes on Qantas over broken in-flight TV

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.