Deep divisions as Air NZ lays off half of cabin crew
Airline and union trade blows over redundancy process for half of its cabin crew.
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Airways is pushing ahead with tower closures but a union continues to push back.
Qantas announces new in-flight changes amid pandemic
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Air NZ to cut 300 engineering, maintenance jobs - union
The union is calling for the airline to bring back jobs it previously sent offshore.
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People who booked flights to the United States are entitled to a refund under US law.
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The tourist sector says the budget delivers a welcome message.
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Govt clearance sought for charter flights to bring Chinese students back
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All seats used: Qantas seeks social distancing exemption
Keeping seats empty to maintain distancing rules will raise fares, airline warns.
Shane Jones' message to Air NZ: Don't just target the little people
The airline is shrinking and minister questions why so many are on such high salaries.
Redundant pilots petition for tax relief 'so money can last longer'
Pilots relying on delivery and shelf-stacking jobs to get through.
Transtasman bubble possible as early as July
A spokesman for Jacinda Ardern, confirmed that timing was a possibility.
Air NZ cancels hordes of domestic flights as it releases new level 2 schedule
Social distancing means the airline will not offer cut-rate fares.
Air NZ pilots take 30% pay cut, 300 laid off
Union wins deal allowing pilots a route back to the flight deck when conditions improve.
Airfare warning: Why ticket prices could skyrocket
Restrictions will make it difficult for airlines to make money.
Out-of-work NZ flight attendants turn to strip clubs
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Air NZ donates 8000 unused blankets to charities
Six charities have been donated blankets to keep people, and animals, warm this winter.
App lets you find seats on private jets amid pandemic travel woes
Consider it car pooling but with wings and higher fuel costs.
Battle-ready Qantas prepared for transtasman bubble
Airline grounds most of its planes for another month but sees some light at end of tunnel.
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Operators are days away from making decisions which could determine industry future
Qantas boss promises return with cheap fares. Eventually
More choice and lower fares but the third prediction is bad news for Kiwi flyers.
Warren Buffet sells all shares in major airlines
Buffet believes major US airlines will need to borrow US$10 billion each to survive.
Billionaire's China stance puts pressure on government
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Tourism plea: Open up under level 2 to help save industry
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Small airlines call for more help as they hang by a thread
Transport Minister Phil Twyford says the Government is working on a plan to help them.
Pilot writes rude corona message over Washington sky
Pilots have been expressing their feelings about the current crisis in flight path data.
Air NZ at 80 - almost back to where it started
A pandemic, planes grounded, staff unrest and a refund backlash - a birthday to forget.
NZ and Oz are 'beating the crap' out of Covid-19 and should bubble up: Winston Peters
Deputy PM also has a strong views about what 'belly up' Air NZ must do in regions
Stranded climate activists refuse repatriation by plane
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Focus: Air New Zealand at 80
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