Alarm bells ringing: Backlash grows against Govt fees hitting tourism sector
'All we’re shifting is the cost from the taxpayer to the visitor' - Tourism Minister.
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Qantas is marking over 60 years of connecting Kiwis with Australians featuring the true story of a NZ-Aussie couple who met while travelling overseas. Video / Qantas
Qantas doubles down on Auckland-New York route as New Zealand push deepens
Australian airline will have double the frequency of Air NZ on flagship route.
Tourism NZ looking to the stars to boost sagging visitor industry
Food part of push to make this country a winter destination.
Strong turbulence strikes EVA Air flight, injuring 6
Passenger said she only avoided crashing into the ceiling after someone grabbed her arm.
Tourism at a standstill: ‘Stop chopping it off at the knees’
Tourism recovery stalls with NZ arrivals 17% below pre-Covid; visa costs to rise sharply.
Tourism numbers flatlining despite recovery in some markets
For the June year, visitor arrivals from India were at 130% of the 2019 level.
Flight attendant reveals how to get the best meals on a plane
What will and won't work in favour.
Cute or creepy? Traveller films woman beside him in viral TikTok
The man allegedly became obsessed with the woman sitting beside him on the flight.
House of Travel’s new boss David Coombes: Post-pandemic surge of demand still going strong
The signs are good for leisure travel.
Air New Zealand Airpoints tech revamp done: Now what?
New upper tier coming next year to improve Airpoints scheme.
'One bedroom apartment': Man reveals epic first-class luxury in viral video
'Here is your seat ... you mean my apartment'.
'Fell out of the sky': Nearby resident tells of moment plane crashes in Brazil, killing 61
Video shows plane spinning out of control before crash.
Former Qantas boss Alan Joyce's reign ends with $10.2m cut in exit bonuses amid scandal
Qantas had a ‘command and control’ leadership style, review finds.
If you use this travel trend on a full flight, you might be a jerk
You might get extra space at no cost. But people might hate you.
How Air NZ crew respond to 'catastrophic engine failure'
Airline crew were put to the test on board a 787 Dreamliner.
'Chaotic': Korean Air flight hit by severe turbulence, 14 injured
Just over an hour into the flight, there were 15 seconds of mayhem.
Panic attacks, intense heat and sweat: The flight that was 'like a form of torture'
'This was like a form of torture,' a passenger said.
Grim forecast for Air New Zealand: What’s hurting the airline now
Air fares up 50% on pre-Covid levels but falls could stoke demand, analyst says.
This passport trend is popular on TikTok
'They almost didn’t let me on my flight,' one woman said after trying the trend.
Korean Air bans instant noodles over turbulence fears
The airline will no longer be serving popular noodles at 30,000ft.
Rex airline’s Australian city routes ‘set up for failure’, says former regulator
Regional flights continue despite Rex axing city trips.
'Antiquated systems': Australia may finally scrap this one thing many travellers don't like
Australia may soon make a change that NZ already made a year ago.
Flight cancelled after staff outburst over alleged blanket request
'You will behave or we will get off!'
Air NZ flight aborts two landings in Cook Islands before returning to Auckland
Crosswinds caused the Rarotonga-bound Air NZ flight to return to its airport of origin.
What every passenger should know about those airplane 'ding' sounds
Is your cabin crew using a secret code?
Air NZ puts 2030 emissions targets in the 'too hard' basket
Air NZ says it will struggle to meet 2030 science-based carbon intensity reduction target.
100% Pure New Zealand turns 25 - what’s next?
The marketing slogan has attracted controversy and praise.
Air New Zealand supports ‘groundbreaking’ partnership to promote travel tool
The tool will make travel simpler for people, the airline says.
Fewer flight delays, cancellations expected from GPS mapping project in space
The satellite technology will gather more information from space.
EasyJet co-pilot faints on flight from Luton to Lisbon
The pilot began 'feeling unwell' during the flight, which was carrying 193 passengers.
Airline safety videos are getting bigger and buzzier. Are they more effective?
Experts are split on whether such cinematic productions are truly educational.
Flight attendant reveals 'secret buttons' on Virgin Australia planes
Revealed: Secret plane features hidden in plain sight.