Tourism recovery has plateaued as revenge holiday travel weakens
As industry showcase starts TIA head says initial strong recovery has slowed.
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Travellers could get even more money for a delayed flight in this country
'You deserve more,' said the country's president.
Back from an 855-day sleep: Air NZ brings last big jet back from the desert
The return of the big plane adds much-needed capacity to the airline's stretched schedule.
This commercial flight is set to become the longest in the world
The flight will take 20 hours and cover 17,020km.
Soaring holiday costs: Tourism Minister says some price rises over the top
Minister eyes what operators are charging as industry climbs out of Covid.
Jetstar leaves 50 Rarotonga passengers' luggage behind
Passengers said it was 'hugely frustrating' to be left without checked bags.
'I'm making a point': Plane passengers hold vote to eject unruly traveller in bizarre scene
'She needs to get off this plane, if it’s anyone!'
Dirty aviation fuel: Oil companies must clean up their act
Opinion: Our editorial on the latest imported fuel problem hitting airlines.
Jim Landers chased pirates and Soviet subs - now he’s helping keep an airline humming
Ex-US Navy officer says same principles apply to 'grey planes and purple and white ones'.
The Plane Cabin of the future: Economy bunk beds and passenger privacy masks
Passengers have been given a glimpse of the air cabins of the future at design awards.
A look at Hawaiian Airlines' fleet of Boeing 717s
Jim Landers Senior VP of technical operations gives us a look at Hawaiian Airlines' fleet of Boeing 717s - one of the world's busiest commercial airplanes. Video / Grant Bradley
Traveller’s 'unethical' AC trick to stop reclining passengers sees intense blowback
The so-called "unethical life hack" continues the online debate over aircraft etiquette.
'Unacceptable': Wheelchair user left to 'crawl' off Ryanair plane
The traveller was told his wheelchair assistance was late.
Go First goes bust: Indian carrier grounds flights in bankruptcy filing
The no-frills carrier has grounded thousands of flyers over financial plight.
What's the future for Cathay Pacific after 40 years flying into NZ?
Hong Kong-based airline is rebuilding its global network after Covid hit.
More bad aviation fuel: Airlines demand answers over forced rationing
New fuel debacle: ExxonMobil rations fuel to airlines which must carry gas into the city.
No more makeup? Air NZ crew promised grooming rules makeover in review
The Air New Zealand grooming guide is a closed book to outsiders.
What can Kiwi passengers expect from Qantas' new CEO?
The new CEO has spent time in New Zealand and the US, places key to the airline's future.
Air NZ's new uniform: Gender neutral, informal or high fashion?
Air New Zealand staff will soon be arriving on the runway in new-look uniforms.
Qantas goes for insider to succeed Alan Joyce as new boss
Australian media speculated ex-Air NZer Cam Wallace may have been in frame.
Two cancellations in 48hrs: Passenger seeks damages for ‘emotional distress’
She feels she is owed emotional damages for the ordeal.
FAA overruled engineers to let 737 Max keep flying, report finds
US government watchdog reveals calls to ground 737 Max were overruled.
'No nappies in seats!' Travel influencer ignites plane etiquette debate
This influencer has strong opinions – and not everybody agrees.
'Apple juice' cause of Woman's air rage incident that injured three
A dispute over apple juice ended in injury for security agents at international airport.
Russian tennis champ slept in Cairo airport after airline refused her passport
The women's tennis champ says she spent 18 hours in Cairo airport because of her passport.
Canada wants airlines to pay passengers when a major service disruption occurs.
The new proposal could come into effect from August this year.
Stress on the flightdeck: Pilots pinpoint where new aviation law has let them down
Law was touted by the Government as a once in a generation opportunity
The Americans are coming, so are cheaper airfares!
US carriers announce more seats to LA, bringing lower airfares for summer.
Horror over Ohio as Boeing 737 strikes flock of geese
Chilling rumbling noises could be heard by onlookers.
Is Marmite a liquid? Puzzling carry-on luggage restrictions
The surprising items that you might have to hand over at airport security.
Thousands of passengers affected after Air NZ grounds two planes
Almost 150,000 passengers will be impacted between June and October.
'Cry baby' passenger's wild screaming match with child on plane
'Sir, you are screaming'... 'So is the baby!'
Coronation disruption: Airport staff announce strike action on royal weekend
'Inevitable disruption' is expected, with airport staff and parking wardens walking out.
United-Air NZ alliance: How it works
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