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.

Special dietary needs are creating a nightmare for airline caterers as more passengers demand gluten-free, vegan or culturally specific meals.

A flight attendant told a passenger to 'shut up' and threatened to have him arrested after they got into an argument at 35,000ft, apparently over meal service.

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.

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.

Hong Kong Airlines set to carry Chinese tourists to New Zealand who are flooding here in growing numbers.

Airlines are opposed to screening passengers just before they enter an airport.

My first time in the very busy Guangzhou Airport was slightly overwhelming, but it's all well-organised.

Christchurch Airport is blimmin' enormous, and all shiny and flash.

Where do cabin crew go to unwind and escape demanding flyers?

A man was removed from a Flybe flight at Dublin Airport after a staff member accused him of taking photographs of her behind as the plane was due to take-off.

A Canadian man is urging airlines to "take a good hard look at what they're doing" after he revealed a cramped flight nearly killed him.

Airbus Group, struggling to deliver its latest aircraft models, is balking at taking on a new challenge.

A former contestant on The Block has taken to social media to share her frustration after she was shamed by another passenger for breastfeeding on a flight.

Chinese firm's buy-in to Oz airline struck without Kiwi carrier's involvement and is tipped to complicate its selldown.

Young kids got games, colouring books and cheerful blankets early on. The crew, from 11 countries, spoke 13 languages.

Commercial airline crew have shared their most harrowing experiences - from passenger deaths to close calls - that travellers were never told about.

Burlesque dancer Maggie McMuffin was told that "she was dressed inappropriately" and would not be allowed to board a JetBlue flight until she covered up.

Rarely seen bargains abound for corporate aircraft as tumbling oil wealth, a stronger dollar and a downturn for emerging-market giants cripple demand.

A plane had to be evacuated after it crashed into a tow truck at Manchester Airport on Saturday.