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A flight attendant claims it's the most common cause of arguments on a flight.
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The Australian national carrier bounces back from the pandemic.
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Airline battles back from Covid lows as tailwinds fuel growth.
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Qantas faces passenger class action over $1b of Covid flight credit
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Mother says this is not bad parenting but good economics.
US pilot at 'breaking point' attacks airport parking barrier with axe
A United Airlines pilot was arrested after an unprovoked axe attack on airport property.
Doubling down: Qantas to go daily on Auckland-New York route in battle with Air NZ
Australian carrier says more capacity across network will push down fares.
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Air NZ fares: Where else would you pay $280 for a cookie and a coffee?
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'My dad is disabled so travelling is stressful enough.'
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The French Transport Minister said people are "shocked" train tickets are more expensive.
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The Kiwi carrier has had the Auckland-Perth route to itself but now faces competition.
Concorde once flew supersonic, now it’s on the slow boat to Brooklyn
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Woman leaves 'emotional support dog' in airport after being told it couldn't fly
She was told she couldn't take her pet on the plane. So, she left the dog behind.
Bear runs amok on Iraqi Airways flight in Dubai
An airline issued an apology this weekend after a live bear broke at Dubai airport.
Pilot hits out at 'selfish' and 'rude' passengers in viral video
"Put your junk where it belongs," said the irritated pilot.
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There are two things that must happen, an NZ pilot reveals.
Mum of two switches up plane seat swapping debate: ‘fine with me!’
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Air traffic controllers shortage dents airlines' recovery
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US moves to improve airplane bathrooms for people with disabilities
New York Times: New regulations seek to create better accessibility on aircraft.