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'There may be thousands of our customers dealing with Omicron in the coming weeks.'
Finland's Neste eyes NZ sustainable aviation fuel market
Momentum to produce biofuel for planes is growing as climate targets loom.
Executive arrivals: Air NZ goes to US and within ranks to fill key jobs
The airline's executive is almost unrecognisable from what it was before the pandemic.
Kenyan man survives flight to Amsterdam hidden in landing gear
'It is quite remarkable that the man is still alive.'
The small feature on your airplane window that keeps you safe
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UK prepares to lift travel Covid test requirements
"Border testing of vaccinated travelers has outlived its usefulness."
Noise from aircraft results in order for helicopters to cease operating
A plane takes off from a make-shift airstrip, beside the existing strip which is the focus of the legal action. Video / Supplied
Young Instagram-famous pilot smashes stereotypes
The 27-year-old is proud to be one of the few female pilots.
US pauses 5G at airports as airlines warn of interference
Concerns of 5G using adjacent frequency to instruments used by US aircraft paused plans.
Fearful flier? British pilot shares a TikTok full of expert tips
Social-media-savvy pilot shares some expert tips for anxious fliers.
Drunk and disorderly: 3 women charged for beating an airline security officer
Two airport staff members remain in the hospital following the "extreme" attack.
MIQ lifeline for Kiwi travellers in Oz blind-sided by border backflip
The Govt is out to ensure Kiwis who travelled in late 2021 are guaranteed an MIQ room.
Mum calls out Delta Airlines for limited gender options
Delta admitted they had not prioritised the change after announcing plans back in 2019.
Ryanair's hilarious trolling of Boris Johnson for Downing St parties
Ryanair may be budget, but their Twitter game is gold-standard.
China cancels US flights after passengers test positive for Covid-19
China dishes out cancellations after US flights deliver Covid-19 positive passengers.
Why Air NZ's tame, lame safety video should run and run
Air NZ's safety video is a small wonder that slides off the brain like forgotten holidays.
NZ passport holds value as Omicron warps power rankings
Passport power has been affected by a 'travel Apartheid' on poorer countries.
Mid-air drama: Auckland Jetstar flight to Wellington turned back
The plane took off but didn't get very far before circling back.
Airlines and environmentalists unite against destructive industry rule
Environmentalists and airlines have joined forces to fight a destructive aviation rule.
'Idiot' Quebecers who partied on a flight to Mexico banned by three airlines
We just hope the party was worth it.
Flight attendant fired for sharing job secrets on TikTok
Arina Bloom said she was given no warning by United Airlines and asked to resign immediately. Video / Arina Bloom via TikTok
Flight attendant loses job after sharing industry secrets on Tiktok
Arina Bloom was fired by United Airlines after sharing one secret too many.
Staying power: Singapore Airlines plans to get off the blocks fast when NZ opens up
New NZ boss says it wants to lure passengers back with good prices and its network reach
Singapore Airlines' new take on runway fashion - recycled plane parts
Aircraft seats, windows, life vests, bed sheets, blankets all getting new lease of life.
Air NZ airlift: 31,000 flying today
About 600,000 domestic passengers flying up to the end of January - half from Auckland.
Just plain thong: Man banned from flight for provocative face mask
One man's homemade mask doesn't quite fit the bill.
No More Carry On: Major Aussie airlines unite to battle bad behaviour
Australians flying this Christmas could be placed on a 'no fly list' over one thing.
Train Games: EU's scattergun approach threatens success of overnight rail travel
It's difficult to promote sustainable rail travel if you don't have enough actual trains.
Last of the jumbos flies off the production line at Airbus
After 252 aircraft and 16 years, Airbus says the era of the superjumbo is over.
Air NZ boss: Covid pales into insignificance compared to climate change
He also has some advice for dealing with an existential crisis like Covid: 'Panic slowly'.
Qantas flying its way back to recovery, huge Airbus order in the pipeline
Airline boss Alan Joyce says Omicron variant had paused bookings but confidence growing.
Air NZ reveals vaccine pass numbers, will adopt IATA app
Airline takes 720,000 bookings for the holiday season.
Why analysts at Jarden have re-stated their 'sell' rating for Air NZ
Govt support gives airline more flexibility around capital raise but financial pain ahead.