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Witness recounts scene as emergency landing attempt goes tragically wrong.
Delta apologises for threatening to deplane bra-less Kiwi
'This is definitely not about boobs.'
On the scales: Airline to start weighing passengers
A major carrier has revealed its new move for overseas flights and it’s caused an uproar.
Virgin Galactic space flights grounded after parts fall off rocket craft
Richard Branson’s rocket planes have had their wings clipped.
Why plane toilets are the new front line warning of the next pandemic
Airports are intercepting and analysing plane effluent to detect dangerous new arrivals.
Pilot sues after airport walkway 'swallows' his foot
A US pilot has filed legal action for injuries after a moving walkway “swallowed” his leg.
Flying start: The ultimate guide to flying with a baby in NZ
Here’s what I wish I knew before taking our tamaiti to departures.
India-New Zealand direct flights - a big gap on the map
It's a question of when, not if, direct flights between NZ and India will start.
Jetstar's latest move in transtasman flight battle
The 'significant' update will bring more Kiwis cheap flights, says Jetstar.
How this Russian man flew from Denmark to LA without a passport or ticket
Court documents reveal how he did it.
Family take action against airline over $25k business class seats
The family claimed economy was full, but a tribunal disagreed.
Air NZ passenger charged $1500 to take luggage on replacement flight
The passenger was travelling with her partner to London via LAX to set up home in the UK.
A man opened an emergency exit and walked on a plane's wing. Why passengers are supporting him
At first it sounds like a typical case of bad behaviour on board airplanes.
Frustrated passenger opens emergency exit and walks on plane wing after four-hour delay
At first, it sounds like a typical case of bad behaviour aboard airplanes.
'Very poor service': Qantas must pay $4000 for triple ticket blunders
The airline has been ordered to pay passengers compensation.
Love is in the air: Woman asks web to rekindle airline romance with mystery Kiwi
Were you the “handsome Kiwi man” flying from Shanghai to London?
Watch: New Qantas safety video. Is it a blockbuster?
Video filmed in 14 locations throughout the world.
Qantas' new safety video
Qantas' new safety video was filmed in 14 locations around the world, including Milford Sound. Video / Qantas
Flight attendant arrested over filming teens in toilet
'... Something no parent or child should ever have to worry about when they travel.'
Tourism rebound plateaus - full recovery not forecast until 2025
The recovery in inbound tourism has been sluggish.
From Matakana to Knightsbridge: How a Kiwi firm got luxury pillows into Harrods
Hyoumankind founder says Britain is a perfect market for travel pillow she developed.
Dupe Dogg: Flight attendant catfished by lookalike after embarrassing mistake
The attendant found viral fame after mistaking her passenger for the US rapper.
'Sir we tried': Man trapped in plane toilet for duration of flight
'Do not panic. We are landing in a few minutes...'
Editorial: Buckle up - it could be another bumpy year for flying
Aviation is never dull and this year promises to be as interesting as ever.
Airfare bargains: New York on Qantas for $1500 return
Stats out today show fares fell in the 12 months to December.
Venomous snake found in plane overhead storage on AirAsia flight
Passengers either rushed to get away or get a better look at the snake. No thankssssss!
Passengers furious over Emirates compensation following 'flight from hell'
Travellers stuck on the aircraft for five hours in Auckland say the credits are worthless.
Captain Sully says flying still ‘ultra safe’ despite Boeing 737 woes
'We’re past the time when we could define safety solely as the absence of accidents.'
Flight bookings take off as Kiwis try to beat post-holiday blues
Flight Centre says some good deals are popping up for those booking ahead.
'Biohazard': Kiwi couple's urine-soaked nightmare flight
They later found a pair of underwear under the seat in front.
'Like water torture': passenger trapped under drip for entire flight
A traveller says they were forced to spend a packed flight under the mystery leak.
Watch: What you get for $18,000 London return in a Singapore Airlines suite
Airline real estate is among the most expensive on the planet.
Kiwis held on plane for 5 hours during 'traumatic' flight drama
Passengers claim the five-hour delay was only the beginning.