Boeing grounds 777-9 test planes in latest setback
The plane maker discovered a problem with a structural component within the engine.
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Jetstar faces same class action as Qantas over Covid flights
Law firm says Jetstar did not refund money to customers despite legal obligation.
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The key group of holidaymakers identified for airlines as cost-of-living crunch hits.
Queenstown Airport pays record dividend as earnings edge up
Transtasman flights boost for southern tourist hotspot.
Qantas in trial to make flying to Australia easier
Australia adopts digital arrival cards, following New Zealand's lead.
‘All you can fly’ subscription sells out in Europe. Will NZ airlines offer the same?
Could flight subscriptions be on the cards for Kiwis?
Brawling passenger slaps steward, gets banned from airline
First he slapped the steward. Then a passenger punched him in the face.
Woman begs for help during 'horrid' flight: What would you do?
'I am ready to go full tilt Karen,' the traveller said after describing the situation.
Whistleblowers warn CAA’s new approach could lead to more aviation accidents
CAA whistleblowers have issued a grim warning and say changes to the agency’s investigative approach could mean “more people will die” in aviation accidents.
A man followed a family onto the wrong flight.
An intruder followed the family through a US airport and onto their flight.
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.
Kiwi Aussie love story heroed in new Qantas commercial
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.
Air New Zealand Airpoints tech revamp done: Now what?
New upper tier coming next year to improve Airpoints scheme.
House of Travel’s new boss David Coombes: Post-pandemic surge of demand still going strong
The signs are good for leisure travel.
'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!'