TravelFlight check: Auckland to Taipei on China AirlinesShandelle Battersby flies China Airlines from Auckland to Taipei.25 Sep 11:00 PM
AirlinesMarathon run for new Fiji Airways chiefNew Fiji Airways chief executive Stefan Pichler has worked his way around the world after catching the travel bug when he was a professional marathon runner.24 Sep 05:30 PM
AirlinesOil spike trims forecast profit of airline sectorForecast airline profits around the world have been revised down as a result of the oil price spike stemming from the Syrian crisis.24 Sep 05:30 PM
AirlinesDream fares for new liner?Air New Zealand could have scope to drop fares on long-haul routes to fend off competition when its fuel-efficient Boeing 787 Dreamliners come into service.18 Sep 05:30 PM
AirlinesNew Dreamliner 787-9 off on test flightA test pilot who flew the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its maiden flight today said it went according to plan.18 Sep 02:05 AM
AirlinesKiwi link key to Emirates supportGood timing - and a crucial Kiwi connection - brought Team New Zealand and airline Emirates together.17 Sep 05:30 PM
AirlinesVirgin transtasman flights go wirelessVirgin Australia has launched wireless inflight entertainment on its transtasman flights for smartphones, laptops or tablets.16 Sep 05:30 PM
Small BusinessSam Morgan invests in jetlag drinkThe makers of a high-end Kiwi drink designed to combat jetlag and other health risks involved in flying have just closed a $2.4 million investment round.08 Sep 11:45 PM
AirlinesGreen light for Air NZ to lift Virgin stakeAir New Zealand has received approval to lift its stake in airline Virgin Australia to nearly 26 per cent.05 Sep 05:30 PM
AirlinesAir NZ shakes up regional servicesAir NZ has announced a major shake-up of its regional services, including an end to all Wairarapa services, fewer flights from Wanganui and a boost to its Rotorua services.04 Sep 08:11 AM
AirlinesStrict rules for Air NZ-Virgin Tasman tie upAustralian competition regulators are imposing strict conditions on the extension of Air New Zealand's transtasman alliance with Virgin Australia.03 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionWinston AldworthWinston Aldworth: Kiddy-free class could be good for all passengersAccording to my (child-free) colleague, budget airline Scoot, a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, are on to a good thing.02 Sep 11:00 PM
AirlinesJetstar offers Adelaide flightsJetstar is launching a direct Auckland-to-Adelaide service from the middle of December, taking on Air New Zealand with special launch fares of $99 one-way.02 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Just quietly, child-free zones are a good ideaAir travel has many irritating features. But in any poll on these, people's dislike of sitting close to screeching or misbehaving children always rates near the top.30 Aug 05:30 PM
AirlinesAir NZ profits soarAir New Zealand says it is confident of coping with higher fuel prices if tension over a possible attack on Syria forces oil prices even higher.28 Aug 11:55 PM
AirlinesAirlines shun kid-free zoneNew Zealand airlines say they won't offer passengers the option to book seats away from noisy children after a move by a Singapore airline.27 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionWinston AldworthWinston Aldworth: Use gaffer tape to avoid drunken diversionsStephanie Heizmann Auerbach might just have set a new high for inflight bad behaviour.26 Aug 11:00 PM
AirlinesAir NZ's Dreamliner realityBoeing has rolled out the first of its 787-9 planes destined for launch customer Air New Zealand.25 Aug 05:30 PM
AirlinesAir NZ: Falling demand behind job cutsA union leader says the announcement up to 180 heavy maintenance jobs at Air New Zealand will be axed is a "sad, sad day for aircraft engineering".23 Aug 12:30 AM
AirlinesAir NZ to axe 180 jobsAir New Zealand will axe 180 engineering jobs when it closes a maintenance facility in Auckland, according to the Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union.22 Aug 10:10 PM
TravelFlight check: Jetstar JQ259Winston Aldworth flies aboard Jetstar JQ259from Auckland to Christchurch.21 Aug 11:00 PM
BDBDAirlinesAuckland Airport boost profits 25pcProfits have soared 25 per cent at Auckland Airport, boosted by more passengers, more planes and an increase in the value of its property portfolio.20 Aug 09:40 PM
AirlinesQantas launches new Auck-Perth serviceQantas will start a new Auckland-Perth service this summer and has launched a new transtasman schedule as its partnership with Emirates takes off.14 Aug 03:15 AM
TravelPuking on the pilgrim trailWhen the good news about your long-haul flight is that there just happens to be a gastroenterologist aboard, then you know the bad news is going to be pretty bad.07 Aug 03:00 AM
