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.

Air New Zealand showed its dedication to the national rugby team by painting its newest plane all black.

A $99 airfare looks good, but extras can take the total to $450.

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

You may have noticed that over the holiday period Air New Zealand finally took delivery of the first of its five Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.