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Ex-Air NZ exec Cam Wallace takes aim at Auckland Airport's development
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Editorial: Airport pricing stoush should throw a spotlight on Air NZ too
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Attendant reveals real reason crew sit on hands during takeoff and landing
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Flight Centre profits take off - leisure business exceeds pre-pandemic levels
NZ travel demand remains steady, despite the high cost of living and economic uncertainty.
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Hunt for airline worker at centre of $6m visa scam
The man is accused of running the illicit scheme over five years from a London airport.
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Hungarian low-cost carrier named as worst airline second year in row
Poor performance and unpaid refunds have landed the carrier bottom again.
Aviation experts raise concerns over TikTok flying 'hack'
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Airlines v Auckland Airport: Why it's different this time. Is it mission accomplished for Foran?
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Husband praised for ditching wife at transit airport and flying without her
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Family claims Singapore airline seats were sold from underneath them
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Air NZ domestic fares are heading up again: Here's why
Foran rejected suggestions it was a bad look a day after calling out Auckland Airport.
Qantas profit drops by 13%, new boss says reputation damage recovery ‘will take time’
International division headed by Kiwi Cam Wallace suffers hit to underlying earnings.
Auckland Airport reports strong half-year result
Post-Covid recovery in global travel and higher charges propel earnings.
Air New Zealand profit dives, warns of tougher year ahead
Airline faced higher costs and more competition during the past year.
Govt 'concerned' about Auckland Airport's soaring charges, meeting with boss
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Air NZ warns Auckland Airport charges will make travel unaffordable
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Passenger awarded $970 after airline chatbot hallucination
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