A hat found in the search for an Air New Zealand pilot missing in Hong Kong is not his, local police say.

Property left behind by Qantas passengers - including phones and computers - is regularly auctioned off to airline staff.

The Air New Zealand pilot missing on a hiking trail in Hong Kong is well-versed in survival techniques, the airline's chief pilot says.

Air NZ is unhappy about the suppression of the name and employer of an airline pilot fighting to keep his job after he was sacked amid allegations of alcohol and drug abuse.

Jetstar's calls to scrap immigration checks on the Tasman have sparked biosecurity fears from Federated Farmers.

More than 50 emergency workers, tracker dogs and a helicopter have been searching for an Air NZ pilot who went missing on a tramp in Hong Kong.

An airline pilot has been grounded and is under investigation after allegations of alcohol and drug abuse, including the suspected supply of an illegal substance to a female cabin attendant.

Almost $100 would be cut off a return airfare to Australia under one airline's plan to simplify transtasman travel.

Plans for standing passengers on European air routes are unlikely to be tried by Jetstar and Air New Zealand.

Rugby World Cup sponsor Emirates is ramping up preparations for the big tournament.

A new Air NZ regional discount card costs $800 for a 30pc discount.

Qantas is wooing the top end of the travel market with a series of initiatives to minimise queuing at the airport for domestic flights.

Boeing and Airbus have racked up billions of dollars worth of aircraft sales at the Farnborough Airshow.