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It is the largest fine the US has ever imposed on an airline for a civil rights violation.
Air New Zealand versus Jetstar - which has been most reliable?
New government figures for domestic airline performance have been released.
Boeing seeks up to $57.5 billion to bolster its balance sheet
Planemaker facing financial squeeze.
Nelson couple forced to pay $1000 due to airline booking error
The confused couple were given a choice: pay the surprise fee or stay stuck in Barcelona.
Air NZ’s domestic cutbacks open gap for competitors, analyst says
The national airline is retreating from some marginal routes as engine problems bite.
Air NZ’s $500m makeover: Whats in new cabins for Dreamliners
Airline starts two-year refurbishment job as premium competition grows.
New seats, new screens as Air NZ's cabin makeover begins
Airline needs to upgrade cabins to keep up with rivals.
Economy Class vs Business Class: How does Cathay Pacific rate?
Review: One journey to the UK, two flights, two cabin classes.
'Long difficult queues': Govt looking at privatising airport security
The minister has suggested airports and airlines could manage aviation security
Aviation security shake-up at New Zealand airports under consideration
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Air New Zealand flight diverts midair, makes emergency landing in Nelson
The air conditioning on the plane had a fault, forcing the crew to divert.
OCR cut: What falling interest rates mean for Kiwi travellers
The winners and losers - and what's making all holidaymakers smile.
Qantas hit with A$100m fine for selling seats on cancelled flights
Senior managers knew about different aspects of the issue, the Australian watchdog says.
What’s next for departing Queenstown Airport boss Glen Sowry
Ex-Air NZ and Housing NZ exec is moving on next year.
Explicit film plays to all passengers on Qantas flight
Passengers were unable to turn off the R16 film.
'Absolutely disgusted': Grandmother accuses airline of charging old travellers
The 63-year-old said younger, attractive passengers weren't charged a fee.
'Dangerous mindset': Air NZ promises call system changes after LinkedIn lashing
Elite customer details arduous 11-step process to get to talk to human being.
Chatham Islands enters the jet age with landing of first Boeing 737
Development will open way for more tourism and trade.
'We work hard': Air NZ voted the best airline in top travel awards
National carrier credits staff for achievement.
'Absolutely amazing': Pilot's act of kindness shocks passengers
'It was a beautiful sight'.
Is a stealth bomber-shaped plane the future of air travel?
By the end of the decade, a radically different shaped plane could be taking to the skies.
Website 'glitch': 1800 Air NZ domestic, international fares mistakenly sold for as little as $8
Airline apologises but won’t honour basement prices - what are consumers’ rights?
Air New Zealand’s veteran chief pilot steps down from executive role
David Morgan has been with airline for 40 years and will continue flying.
Editorial: New Auckland Airport mall causes more irritation for customers
OPINION: Bad blood between the airport and airlines was already flowing.
Two passengers injured as United Airlines flight averts midair collision
The US Federal Aviation Authority is investigating.
First look inside $200m 118-shop outlet centre Mānawa Bay: major crime deterrent features
'What we have achieved is phenomenal.' - Airport retail boss Lucy Thomas on leasing centre
This airline is offering Kiwis free domestic flights
The offer is to help Kiwis explore more of the trending country.
New airport mall 'more popular than we thought it was going to be'
'Main priority was getting people to the terminals. That was prioritised at all times.'
Airlines claim new mall next to Auckland Airport has delayed flights
Crew have been stuck in traffic caused by the new Mānawa Bay outlet centre, say airlines.
'Terrible miscalculation': Expert's devastating theory on turbulence tragedy
Passengers were reported dead, paralysed and severely injured during the flight.
'Number one thing on my mind’: Greg Foran reveals Air NZ’s reputation score
'People care so much about this business.'
'Can you imagine how I feel?' Air NZ boss on engine issues
Air New Zealand's CEO explains how it's making less money on its longest routes.