Kiwis in emergency landing after Qatar plane develops hole in engine
"They surrounded us with water cannons and there was flashing lights all over the place."
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The airline says some information about members has been compromised
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Two United pilots arrested on boarding US flight
The two men have not yet been charged but will appear in court on Tuesday.
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Bat on a plane: Spirit Airlines passengers get an in-flight surprise
Videos posted on social media showed a winged creature flying up and down the cabin.
Boeing Max grounding - why NZ's CAA is keeping details secret
A third of documents the public agency has released have been redacted.
Air All Blacks safety video gets 10 million views on first day
The airline says the new video has been a hit here and overseas
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Watch: 10 years of Air NZ safety videos
Air NZ will release a new safety video tomorrow, the latest in a season lasting 10 years.
Air NZ jobs go as US-based consultants carve costs
Some staff have already left the airline's HQ and some cabin crew jobs are under review.
Measles alert following Dunedin-to-Auckland flight
Auckland resident was infectious with measles on Air NZ flight 674 on July 23.
Air hostess's misjudged joke goes badly wrong
It was claimed this bizarre incident was a misjudged joke.
Auckland Airport profit risk: Analyst spells out threat to share surge
International capacity growth could slow to 1 per cent in the next financial year
Flight check: Auckland to Los Angeles with Air New Zealand
Jonathan Norman flies with Air New Zealand from Auckland to Los Angeles.
Litt up: Suits star Rick Hoffman in Air NZ's latest safety video
After a poor response to its last video the airline will be hoping for better this time
'Madness' at Auckland Airport with chaotic scenes and 'snaking' queues
Fog in Christchurch today has disrupted numerous Air NZ services at Auckland Airport.
Replacing Luxon: Inside the hunt for Air NZ's new boss
The new boss comes in as the airline faces a more challenging financial environment.
Is this the flashest of airplane flash mobs?
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Auckland Airport traffic alert: Disruption could stretch into 2021
The airport says a $100m upgrade of roads in its campus is one of eight big projects.
Airbus's golden eagle: Future of flight looks to nature
Looking to the skies for inspiration might not be a feather-brained idea.
Air NZ's new Airbus A321s caught in safety alert
The Kiwi airline says its way of loading the planes means its fleet is not affected.
Spurned passenger used bomb threat to bag date with flight attendant
Inventing a bomb threat will not get you laid.
Passengers panic as man climbs wing, tries to enter cabin
In Nigeria, an unidentified man was spotted by pilots approaching the plane on foot.
British Airways suspends flights to Cairo over security scare
Multiple airlines suspend flights in and out of Cairo.
Check-in chore: How much time do kiosks really save?
A global survey reveals where passengers want more automation.
KLM apologises after revealing where in a plane you are most likely to die
The airline had to quickly backtrack after an official tweet took a morbid turn.
MAX confusion: Airlines are trying to erase the MAX plane
Three letters are still able to freak out passengers the world over.
Airline bans photos, recordings after Youtube exposé
Thin-skinned airline bans social media after embarrassing video review.