TravelWhy do planes have to fly so high?The majority of air passengers have never questioned why the traditional flight altitude is 35,000ft.12 Mar 11:00 PM
TravelPlane diverted over blanket costA passenger threatened to "take somebody behind the woodshed" over the cost of an in-flight blanket.12 Mar 08:43 PM
TravelBest value airlines for legroom revealedLegroom is at a premium - here are the airlines that offer you the most space for the best price.07 Mar 09:36 PM
AirlinesBig spend to revamp air traffic controlAirways is revamping its 17-year-old system to cope with more air traffic and save its customers up to $84m.06 Mar 10:00 PM
AirlinesMonster engines for longest flightUltra long distance airliners need a lot of fuel to reach their destination and engines powerful enough to get all that weight off the ground.06 Mar 02:00 AM
TravelWhy no WiFi? Travellers fretWhen it comes to travel, Internet access has never been more ubiquitous - or more underwhelming.02 Mar 09:47 PM
AirlinesMH370: NZ trial for new tracking systemAirways NZ will trial a satellite system that continually tracks planes across vast ocean areas.02 Mar 12:36 AM
AirlinesEmirates' superjumbo conquers routeEmirates says the double-decker A380 has added to the success of its Auckland to Dubai service.01 Mar 09:31 PM
TravelStowaway mouse causes flight delayA British Airways flight was delayed for hours because a mouse was spotted on the plane.01 Mar 08:01 PM
TravelFamily barred from Jetstar flightA mum says her two-year-old's tantrum caused Jetstar to ban her family from their return flight.01 Mar 01:29 AM
TravelWant an upgrade? This easy hack can helpBy booking through Alaska Airlines, you could fly first class on Qantas with an economy price tag.28 Feb 11:30 PM
TravelHow to stay comfy in cattle classStuck at the back of the plane? Here are some ways to fly economy in style.27 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland's full! Tourists sleep at maraeAbout 50 elderly US tourists had to stay at a marae after their flight was cancelled.27 Feb 05:13 PM
TravelThe most complicated boarding system ever?American Airlines has unveiled plans for a new "simplified" boarding process - but it's not really that simple at all.27 Feb 07:20 AM
TravelFliers share terrifying turbulence talesFliers have revealed the terrifying moments when they've been slammed against the cabin ceiling or heard grown men screaming, on a number of online forums.26 Feb 10:49 PM
BDBDAirlinesAir NZ leads sharemarket higherNew Zealand shares rose yesterday, led by Air New Zealand and Spark New Zealand,23 Feb 08:20 AM
AirlinesHeadwinds for Air NZAir New Zealand faces a steep drop in full year profit but says tailwinds including strong tourism and flattening competition will help the company.23 Feb 03:33 AM
AirlinesAir NZ profit forecast to fallAir New Zealand faces a sharp fall in first half profits as increased competition puts pressure on yields and oil prices edge up.22 Feb 02:48 AM
TravelGrandma accidentally smuggles swordWhen a 80-year-old woman went through security at Myrtle Beach Airport in South Carolina, officers noticed something odd about her cane.15 Feb 09:30 PM
Travel'Flying bum' will fly againThe 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.15 Feb 08:08 PM
AirlinesTravel boss warns on air faresA global travel industry leader says air fares may have reached low point and flattening capacity and rising oil prices will see them stabilise.15 Feb 04:17 AM
TravelWatch: Pilot's bizzare rant about TrumpPassengers said the pilot called President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton "a*******".13 Feb 12:02 AM
New ZealandMechanical issues ground Dunedin flightsPassengers have been left stranded at Dunedin Airport tonight after mechanical problems grounded two aircraft this afternoon.12 Feb 07:18 AM
AirlinesEurope flights for under $1000Some return flights to Europe have fallen below $1000 and on sale to London for an "unheard" of $1099.10 Feb 04:00 AM
WorldWatch: Kiwi trapped in Bali makes plea for helpSource: Facebook / Toni VersicWatch09 Feb 10:18 PM
TravelAirline sued over hurt pinkyA neurosurgeon is suing Austrian Airlines over the in-flight accident.08 Feb 09:29 PM
WorldFighter jets escort plane after threatRoyal Air Force fighter jets escorted a Pakistani civilian airliner to Stansted Airport near London on Tuesday after a passenger became disruptive.07 Feb 04:50 PM
New ZealandPassenger removed from LAX-AKL flightThe flight to Auckland was delayed from leaving LAX for 32 minutes as police were called to deal with the passenger.06 Feb 01:26 AM
AirlinesQatar here for long haulQatar Airways' marathon flight from Doha to Auckland has touched down and the airline says it is committed to the route.05 Feb 09:44 PM
AirlinesWorld's longest flight lands in NZQatar Airways' longest flight in the world has landed 15 minutes early at Auckland Airport after leaving Doha just over 16 hours ago.05 Feb 06:18 PM
AirlinesWill In-Flight movies become extinct?The proliferation of iPhones, iPads and Android devices, in tandem with inflight Wi-Fi, is leading to a shift in In-Flight entertainment.05 Feb 05:09 AM
AirlinesChinese make record trips for New YearChina registered a record 6.15 million overseas trips during the Lunar New Year holiday.04 Feb 01:19 AM
TravelKicked off flight for low cut topThe 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.02 Feb 07:41 PM
TravelThe truth about oxygen masks on planesHow do the masks actually work, under what circumstances are they unleashed, and how much oxygen do they contain?02 Feb 03:00 AM
