A Chinese doctor has been hailed as a hero after saving the life of a plane passenger who suffered epilepsy mid-flight using a spoon and a few toothpicks.

The NZ branch of Singapore Airlines lifted annual profit by 63pc as cheap fuel helped the airline fatten margins.

A flight from Detroit to Amsterdam was forced to divert and make an emergency landing after a Samsung tablet starting smoking.

With a Michelin-star restaurant, butlers and high speed Wi-Fi onboard, it's no wonder prices start at $50k.

The chief executive of Wellington Council says he would welcome outside scrutiny of a deal to pay Singapore Airlines to fly to the city.

Anyone who has tried to book a flight will know the struggle: you find a price one day, and it's cheap, but when you go to book it the next day, it's expensive.

The aviation industry is supporting a United Nations proposal to limit pollution from international flights.

Satellite-based aircraft tracking can provide a higher level of detail in an emergency or search and rescue situation.

A father will never send his child on a Jetstar flight again after he was left stranded at Auckland Airport.

It's not just the dreaded middle seat to be wary of on a flight. Here's a list of spots on the plane where you're almost guaranteed to have a terrible time.

Qantas has teamed up with Instagram to allow users to link their "out of office reply" to photos from their Insta-account.

Anyone who's ever flown will be able to relate to this hilariously on-point parody video by prominent YouTuber Ryan Higa.

The most significant piece of potential wreckage from the missing Malaysia Airlines plane has been found - and it could change everything.

Why is it still so expensive to fly the short distance to New Zealand's regions?

An anonymous woman in skin-tight leggings was captured by a fellow passenger executing some dubious yoga poses in the aisle and in her seat.

Passengers have been banned from using or charging Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones on flights with three Australian airlines as concerns mount over exploding batteries.

A newborn has been awarded a lifetime of free flights on Buraq Air after his mother gave birth during a trip.

Air China says it's removed copies of its inflight magazine containing an article criticised as racist.

Jetstar is trying to tap further into the business market, launching higher price options that allow more flexibility.

Budget carrier AirAsia X is offering air fares to its Malaysian hub for $189 as prices for air travel fall.

AirAsia X will change how it discloses processing fees when selling tickets online getting a Commerce Commission warning.

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'Extraneous material' distracts from the safety message of Air New Zealand's cabin safety video.

Holidays overseas may cost thousands more during school breaks.

Air New Zealand's record profit has been achieved with capacity growth being met by demand, containing costs and cheaper fuel.

Air New Zealand CEO Chrisopher Luxon commenting on their record breaking result, the airline and the misconduct of staff

Air fares are staying down as a result of increased competition and Air New Zealand expanding routes.

he airline produced its best result in its 76-year history and is rewarding staff with a $2,500 bonus.

Air New Zealand has been praised for offering support to a young woman in a tragic situation.

TigerAir is facing unwanted pressure after refusing to allow a distressed passenger aboard a domestic flight during a family emergency.