Crunch time for airlines nears despite easing of NZ border rules
Airlines chase as much certainty as possible as war-stoked fuel prices the latest headache
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The one-of-a-kind Antonov was damaged at Gostomel Airport near Kyiv.
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Airline boss says fares will fluctuate in what is an uncertain operating environment.
Slow and steady: Auckland Airport prepares for 'subdued' arrival numbers next week
Auckland Airport say self-isolation means next week's reopening will be 'subdued'.
Auckland Airport: Isolation-free travel the key to recovery
Isolation requirements could cut long haul travel to 5 per cent of pre-Covid levels.
MIQ demand plummets, but unvaxxed passengers from Oz have few options
Only one airline remains flying unvaccinated passengers from Australia.
Airbus to test first hydrogen powered jet engine by 2025
Airbus has earmarked an A380 jumbo to test the first hydrogen-powered engine.
Air NZ losses deepen to $376m, capital raise still planned 'subject to market conditions'
Airline's chair says 2022 financial year is the most difficult yet for the airline.
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Jetstar holds $22 flight sale on palindromic travel day
The seat sale is in honour of today's pleasingly symmetrical date.
Carousel chaos: Passengers forced to abandon luggage or wait several hours
Passengers were told to head home to avoid waiting several hours for their bags.
Masks on planes will 'stay forever' says airline CEO
Covid-19 protocols may be with us long after the pandemic.
Aviation disaster warning: Pilots say new rules covering fatigue needed now
Politicians urged to beef up rules to help prevent fatigue in aviation.
Entitled passengers divert plane: Why you can't upgrade your own seats
There are comfier seats being unused, why not sit in them?
MIQ queue jumpers: 10 people try to enter without booking a spot
A police spokesman said inquiries are ongoing.
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Furious Ryanair couple claim they were 'flown to wrong country' by Ryanair
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'Airportle' is Wordle for travel lovers
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Unruly passenger faces up to 20 years in prison for disruption
Three passengers, including an off-duty federal marshal, had to restrain the passenger.
Air NZ reveals schedule for international restart
Air New Zealand's long-haul restart plan revealed.
The future of travel: Flight Centre's trends for 2022
Kiwis want to see their families, beaches and luxury travel when borders reopen.
Gap filler: Paint job for Dreamliners means Air NZ brings back Boeing 777s
Bringing back the 777s for cargo initially helps cover planes being sent back to Boeing.
Grounded for nearly 600 days: Why Air NZ is bringing back its biggest plane
Airline says bringing back the plane a sign the tide is turning in resumption of travel.
Let them eat nuts: Passenger stranded due to airline's 'heartless' policy
Have a nut allergy? You may want to think twice before flying with this airline.
Auckland Airport: Airlines need border certainty to restore long-haul capacity
Self-isolation requirements threaten aviation, tourism and freight recovery.
Jumbo jet bought for $2 and transformed into posh 'party plane' for high fliers
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Cancelled flights: Air NZ speeds up return to work of Omicron close contacts
Around 190 regional flights have been cancelled as Omicron hits Air NZ crew.
"Media hysteria" over omicron to blame for dive in bookings says Ryanair
Ryanair claimed media panic contributed to a $164 million loss last quarter.
Airline crew ordered to stop socialising amid Covid fears
Life in the skies is a whole lonelier for segregated Virgin Atlantic crew.
Air taxi: Big Boeing investment allows growth for NZ trial
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