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New technology has given the green light to wind back 9/11 era restrictions.
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A woman has warned travellers about buying luggage second hand.
Passengers top pre-pandemic levels at major global airport
“Recovery is very much on the agenda," said the airport's CEO.
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Aircraft will be used to fly main trunk routes
Parents shamed for letting kids jump on plane tray tables
A traveller felt compelled to share the spectacle of kids running amok in the cabin.
Shocked Qatar passengers discover they can’t leave airport
Passengers caught in confusion unable to make plans in Doha.
Qantas staff on track for $12,000 bonus
Australian flag carrier benefiting from sustained high demand.
Qantas passengers forced to sleep on floor at Auckland Airport
There were over 100 passengers stranded at the airport including children and elderly.
Passenger’s vomit bag explodes on woman
The woman was travelling from Bangkok to London when the horror unfolded.
Pilot reaches out of cockpit window to retrieve lost phone
A passenger's lost phone was retrieved through some quick thinking and ingenuity.
Dad’s anger over measles outbreak on Qantas flight
The father of an unvaccinated 9-month-old learn only after the fact from media.
Getting NZ1 home from New York: Inside the nerve centre
The critical decision points for NZ1 and just how much fuel is left in the tank.
Qatar Airways takes a punt at Football World Cup Anthem
It wouldn’t be the beautiful game without a hideous soundtrack.
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Do you want to add a bag? The extra charges sending airlines’ revenue soaring
New report estimates what Air NZ is making from Airpoints scheme.
Kiwi passenger faces renewed backlash over screaming baby Tiktok
The singer is facing renewed criticism for “shaming” passengers with children.
Fury as boy, 11, split from sister and booted from Jetstar flight
A mother has unleashed on the airline after her child was removed from flight.
Lifting the lid on Air NZ’s new domestic plane's toilet ratio
The longest plane on Air New Zealand's domestic network comes with trade-offs.
Traveller reveals how to sneak free bag onto a flight
The funny TikTok shows how one man got two bags for the price of one on a flight.
Virgin suspends gender neutral uniform for Qatar flight
Airlines flying LGBT flag into Qatar called out for 'performative' allyship.
Six airlines to pay passengers more than $977 million
The Airlines were also fined more than $11.4 million for delaying refunds.
American Airlines removes first class seats on long-haul international flights
"First class will not exist," said American Airlines' chief commercial officer.
Heathrow pilot hospitalised after reporting ‘strange smell’ in plane cockpit
The plane was minutes away from Heathrow when the odd smell was noticed.
Going private: Heletranz couple’s flight plan now includes executive jets
The pandemic and travel disruption has fueled demand to fly private
Lufthansa hits out at Qatar with pride plane for World Cup
The official airline of Germany's soccer team sent a clear message ahead of the World Cup.
Buckle up: Xmas air travel could be bumpy, advice over high fares
NZ's delayed re-opening means aircraft deployed elsewhere.
Why this Virgin flight circled Perth for two hours
Passengers became nauseous and anxious as the plane few in constant circles.
Singapore Airlines breaks profit records as fundraising helps it ‘outlast the pandemic’
The airline group resumes dividends after being quick out of the blocks.
Return of the Maple Leaf: Air Canada back bigger than before
Airline says demand is surging - and has a warning over fares.
No middle seat: Brave enough to try this high-risk travel hack?
Travellers praised the "shogun-level strategy" in the high-risk travel hack.
Airline removes six seats for world's tallest woman
The tall traveller thanked the airline for going above and beyond on the 13-hour flight.
QantasLink aircraft catches fire at Sydney Airport with passengers on board
More than 20 passengers were on-board when the aircraft caught fire.
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