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Lift-off and loot: Man steals $34k from carry-on bags mid-flight
A passenger has been arrested for allegedly stealing $34k from travellers’ carry-on bag.
AKL Airport reveals busiest day to fly this summer and how to prepare
Auckland Airport has hired extra staff to assist travellers.
'Zero tolerance' this Christmas: Air NZ safety chief on unruly passenger problem
The airline is recording nearly 50 incidents of unruly behaviour a week.
Watch: Are these the funkiest flyers to touch down in NZ this year?
There's been a surge into the US and for Air New Zealand. 2024 will be a big one.
Unruly Air NZ passengers spark Christmas crackdown on behaviour
Airline deals with about 200 reports of problem passengers every month.
Jarden Wealth Weekly: Is sustainable jet fuel the solution to climate crisis?
OPINION: Exciting prospects and big challenges for jet fuel and battery-powered planes.
Hotel rates rebound but there's an oversupply of luxury rooms in one city
Christchurch, Taupō and Nelson-Marlborough lead the way with revenue per room.
Fuel fears: Latest dodgy batch of avgas highlights lack of resilience
The fourth fuel issue in 13 months is straining the patience of airlines.
Fuel rationing for Christmas: Bad batch of avgas hits airlines again
Airlines forced to cut back on taking on fuel in capital after another bad batch found.
Don't touch the taps! Why you should avoid hot showers after long flights
A long, hot shower is normally a top priority for travellers at the end of a long flight.
Simon Russell: What the new Government needs to do to make flying around the country easier
Expert says there's a big opportunity - if politicians want to grab it.
Cathay Pacific returns to Christchurch - what’s next in NZ?
Airline has been flying here for 40 years
Touchdown: Cathay Pacific returns to Christchurch
The airline will fly three times a week through summer. Video / Grant Bradley
From Manurewa to Hawaii: 16-year-old inspired by non-profit trip
Milletta Komisi said the trip intensified her desire to work for the UN and help others.
Quitting: AirAsia X pulls out of New Zealand - again
Airline has a record of starting NZ services then pulling out, even before the pandemic.
What Cathay Pacific's return to Christchurch means for Aotearoa
The airline is rebuilding its international network after the pandemic.
Air NZ faces tougher year, data shows air fares fall
Airline bracing for a tough second half, gets Wamos back to bolster fleet.
Editorial: United Airlines' flights into Christchurch a shot in the arm for NZ tourism
OPINION: New direct flights from San Francisco will bring much-welcomed big-spenders.
First look: Inside Auckland Airport's $300m transport hub
New carparks flexible to allow for longer farewell if 'kiss-and-go' not enough.
Air NZ dials in high-speed Wi-Fi: The dos and don'ts of in-flight internet
All-you-can-stream Wi-Fi is welcome, but there's one thing you won't be allowed to do.
'Do not come to the airport': Cairns warns of major disruption as Cyclone Jasper arrives
The flight chaos comes before the busy summer period, with a long tail expected.
What is the point of 'flight mode'? Here's why airlines make the request
It's a crew instruction we've all heard but what happens if we ignore it?
Game-changer: Air NZ's new free offering on domestic flights
The airline says installing the satellite-based system is a no-brainer.
First look: Inside the new $800 a night luxury Pullman hotel at Auckland Airport
Te Arikinui Pullman Hotel offers rooms for up to $820 a night.
Dad blasted for allowing cabin crew to spoon-feed 5yr-old son
A dad, travelling with his young son, has been blasted for the entitled midair act.
Intoxicated US marshal accused of inappropriate act on flight
The flying policeman was formally charged with entering an flight while drunk.
Airlines reveal the busiest day to fly this Christmas
Flying on one of these days? You may want to arrive at the airport extra early.
Watch: Why this man flew from San Fran to NZ for only 4hrs
Why Carl Brothers flew to NZ from San Fransisco and back in a day.
United Airlines’ Christchurch flights mean big tourism boost
It's the first airline and US carrier to fly direct to the South Island in 20 years.
Aussie woman handed awkward note while watching risqué movie on plane
A woman was enjoying her in-flight entertainment until her neighbour interrupted.
Watch: United Airlines breaks new ground with latest Aotearoa flight
It becomes the first US carrier to fly non-stop into Christchurch from San Francisco.