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.
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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
Travel restrictions have put a spanner in the spokes of their 12000 kilometre cycle route.
Focus: Air New Zealand at 80
Focus: As Covid-19 ravages the airline industry, we look back at some of Air New Zealand’s milestones over the past 80 years. Video / Supplied
This Kiwi couple's dream trip was wrecked by Covid. So why must they pay $2820?
Another customer stung by hefty travel cancellation fees, this time by House of Travel.
Mercy flight may be on the cards for Kiwis stranded in South Africa
Stranded Kiwis are running out of medication, money and some have no place to stay.
Out of the carnage: Signs of life in airline industry
Some increase in demand but more than 160 airlines grounded as industry bleeds cash.
'Extraordinary behaviour': Perth Airport seizes several Virgin Australia aircraft
Qantas has come to its troubled rival's defence.
Why Air NZ is refunding some customers but giving credit to others
One customer received a refund of $11,800 for a flight via the US. Here's why.
So long, New York: Air NZ suspends Americas routes indefinitely
The carrier announced it would not be resuming several key international routes.
Philippine Airlines unveil anti-viral uniforms on NZ repatriation flight
The skies may be no less friendly but they have become a lot less comfortable.
Mangawhai woman one of 170 Kiwis stranded in South Africa
Mfat says it is putting in a 'great deal of work' to help those stranded come home.
Air NZ to test all international crew and airport staff
Tests will also be offered to other companies with employees at the airport.
Virgin Australia goes into administration
Virgin Australia's chief executive has vowed the airline will return.
Virgin Australia on verge of collapse; billionaire Branson's searing letter
Airline reportedly goes into voluntary administration, leaving 16,000 jobs in limbo.
Aviation records tumble as virus forces unusual flights
Covid-19 has cause havoc, but it's seen airlines make rare and unusual journeys.
Crews cut, planes grounded: Air NZ details more plans
The airline has claimed more than $70 m in wage subsidies. 777 fleet grounded into 2021.
Emirates conducts Covid-19 blood tests for travellers at check in
Emirates has become the first airline to pre-screen passengers for coronavirus.
Airline announces 'no more middle seats' on return to skies
Air chief says removing the seat from planes might encourage people back onto flights.
Dramatic footage released of deadly Russian plane crash
Russian investigators released dramatic footage of the deadly Sheremetyevo plane fire. Video / Russian Investigative Commission / AP
Fiji Airways to operate repatriation flight on Friday
Fiji Airways will be operating a single service to and from Auckland on April 17.
Paris is calling: Qatar Airways flying Christchurch to France
The airline is making its first flight to the South Island city.
Woman told reason she couldn't fly was her lack of clothes
With no care for travel restrictions or public decency the woman tried to check in naked.
Partygoers' private jet turned around at French border
None of the party heading to a Cannes villa were found to have valid reason to travel.
Tourism NZ's 180-degree turn on where it pushes 100% Pure
The tourism industry's been set back decades and will dig into the archives for recovery.
Union calls for brakes on Air NZ plans to axe nearly 1500 cabin crew
Union says the airline risks it reputation by speed of the process
Pilots blast Airways tower closure plan
Pilots are calling out Airways on the $112m in special Govt funding as it lays off staff.
Where Airways plans to close air traffic control towers
Pilots would use visual flight rules to stay separated before being covered by radar
Grounded airlines: The special Air NZ flights that are going places
What the airline does to get extraordinary flights off the ground.
Taking flight: Air NZ pilots in firing line as planes grounded
Airlines last year were desperate to recruit pilots - now they're racing to let them go.
Flight staff retrain at Swedish medical school to combat Covid-19
Essential skills areas are looking to employ "incredibly competent" airline workers.
Focus: Air NZ makes radical cuts to domestic destinations
Focus: Air New Zealand continues to make radical cuts, this time to it’s domestic destinations from Friday flying to only five NZ cities.