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Over 500 flights in UK airspace were cancelled yesterday after a "technical issue".
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Airport lost luggage rates recovering after 10-year high
Aviation has dug itself out of a luggage mountain with kiosks and automation.
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Qantas faces passenger class action over $1b of Covid flight credit
The Australian carrier has been landed with a lawsuit regarding outstanding Covid credit.
US pilot at 'breaking point' attacks airport parking barrier with axe
A United Airlines pilot was arrested after an unprovoked axe attack on airport property.
Should locals pay the same as international visitors for NZ attractions?
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Traveller blasts airline for charging parents $230 to print tickets
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Concorde once flew supersonic, now it’s on the slow boat to Brooklyn
The world's first supersonic passenger plane travelled to New York at nearly 3 knots.
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She was told she couldn't take her pet on the plane. So, she left the dog behind.
Bear runs amok on Iraqi Airways flight in Dubai
An airline issued an apology this weekend after a live bear broke at Dubai airport.
Police arrest pair for $15m jewellery theft from Barcelona airport passengers
One of the stolen items included a 47-carat ring valued at $5 million.
Chloe Surridge: Working to avoid any more bum notes at Auckland Airport
Ops chief has faced fires on cruises ships and run an airline supply chain during Covid.
Air traffic controllers shortage dents airlines' recovery
Financial Times: The shortages have caused delays and reduced schedules.
US moves to improve airplane bathrooms for people with disabilities
New York Times: New regulations seek to create better accessibility on aircraft.
Travel hackers: How airport selfies are exposing travellers to cyber crime
That smug ‘airport selfie’ could be sharing more than jealousy online.
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Climate goals could leave places like NZ 'priced out' of aviation, say airports
Australia and New Zealand could be 'priced out' of future air travel.
Disney actress Kristen Bell and family 'kicked out' of airport over slumber party
The Frozen actress and family spent a 'relatable' stay on the airport floor.
Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by a car
Road closed, pedestrian in serious condition as fog hampers visibility.
'Elderly' Kiwi traveller faces life sentence after airport drug bust
A 77-year-old New Zealander was stopped at Melbourne International Airport, Wednesday.
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