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Tighter border security at airports
Tighter border security controls are on the way for Kiwi travellers after Immigration New Zealand signed an agreement with Canada. Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman says it will mean faster processing times for genuine travellers.

AirAsia helping Christchurch
AirAsia is doing its bit to help with the restoration of Christchurch.

JAL leaves court care smaller and less independent
Japan Airlines, once the world's largest international carrier, is set to emerge from bankruptcy administration this week as a smaller company more reliant on Asian routes and global partners.

Qantas in 'scary' mid-air fire
Passengers on a Qantas flight from the Philippines to Sydney yesterday were 'terrified' as pilots fought a cockpit fire.

Air NZ's Rico teams up with Snoop Dogg
Air New Zealand has teamed up controversial puppet Rico with superstar rapper Snoop Dogg in its latest video.

<i>Jim Eagles</i>: Sky high call costs limit use
If you've flown Air New Zealand and found yourself on the new Airbus A320, you'll have had the chance to use your mobile at 5000m, or to listen to your neighbour doing important business by phone.

Savage headwinds for Air New Zealand
In just four weeks, Air New Zealand's earnings outlook has turned to custard.

Air NZ puts fares up to recoup fuel costs
Air New Zealand is to increase fares for all flights from March 18 because of rising fuel costs.

Air New Zealand increasing fares
Air New Zealand has announced it is upping its domestic and international air fares due to the rising cost of jet fuel, following a similar move by Qantas this morning.

Qantas hikes fuel surcharges as oil price rises
Qantas has announced that its international fuel surcharges will increase again next week.

Jetstar apologises for 'inhumane' request over refund
Jetstar has apologised to a couple after demanding photographic proof that their home was damaged.

<i>Jim Eagles</i>: Phone calls on planes? Bad idea
So passengers are going to be able to make mobile phone calls on domestic flights on Air New Zealand's new A320s. Fantastic. Hurrah. Yippee. Not.