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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.

Virgin's man sees bigger future for world airlines
Air NZ's code-share deal is part of a trend towards a super era in air travel, says exec

Airline frowns on gown
A new bride heading to New Zealand for her wedding photos was told she wasn't allowed to hang her gown on board.

<i>Jacqueline Smith</i>: The drawbacks of new comforts
I was most excited to be flying home from Los Angeles on the second flight of Air New Zealand's brand new Boeing 777-300ER. I had read glowing reviews of first, business and even cattle class.

UK magazine names its top countries to travel to
New Zealand has placed third in the Top Country category of UK magazine Wanderlust's Travel Awards.

Budget airlines turn to social media
Asian budget carriers are increasingly using social networks without resorting to print advertising, industry chiefs say.