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Greenpeace reveal sad reason travellers won't swap flights for rail
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Air New Zealand introduces new business class menu
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Air NZ pilot explains bizarre flight route diversion
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Jetstar slashes fares by 75 per cent, with $175 tickets to Rarotonga
As always, there's a catch to this deal.
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Union action from airport workers will see travel disrupted through London airport
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Passport power: How open is NZ to visitors?
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Emirates reveals the future of its America’s Cup Team NZ sponsorship
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CEO calls passenger 'airplane Karen' after refusing to swap seats to sit with family
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