Will a new European climate change travel tax damage NZ tourism?

Cheeky air travellers have found a way to bend the rules by using self-service kiosks in domestic terminals.

Jetstar's planned Auckland-Singapore service is set to slash fares on the route and could mark the start of increased no-frills long-haul flying out of NZ.

Low-cost airline Jetstar is launching a new daily direct service between Auckland and Singapore in time for the Rugby World Cup.

It's easy to feel a bit cynical when airlines and aircraft manufacturers proclaim the dawning of a new age for passengers.

Virgin Blue is reviewing its entire airline network, including its New Zealand domestic operations that are rumoured to be losing money.

NZ travellers may find themselves out of pocket if ash from the Icelandic volcano causes authorities to close airspace again.

Direct flights from Auckland to Houston as often as five times a week are being planned from November 2011.

Keeping cellphones off during flights will soon be a thing of the past with Air New Zealand set to introduce new aircraft with mobile and internet services later this year.

Air New Zealand is increasing its international capacity by 4.9 per cent and domestic capacity by 3.8 per cent as it starts to see a recovery in air travel.

Claims from travelers disrupted by the Iceland volcano have topped half a million dollars, one of NZ's leading travel insurance companies says.