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Passenger’s attempts to sneak into Business Class diverts Taiwan flight
The service was delayed 8 hours, after the man repeatedly tried to 'upgrade' himself.
Union action from airport workers will see travel disrupted through London airport
Thousands of flights are scheduled to depart from Gatwick during the strike.
Bravo Juliet: Rescue helicopter farewelled after 22 years' service
Northland-based chopper donated to MOTAT in Auckland
Tourists reveal what they really think of New Zealand
Here's how tourists have been rating New Zealand, on a scale of 1 to 5.
CEO calls passenger 'airplane Karen' after refusing to swap seats to sit with family
'What would you do?' the CEO of the Inc 500 company asked about the awkward encounter.
Carry On Packing: Travelling light isn't always easy
Ditch the checked bag: here's how to survive a month abroad with only a carry-on.
This is the most stressful European airport to travel through
Step aside Heathrow and Schiphol, there's a new more stressful airport.
Musicians roast Ryanair after baggage handler's guitar act
Ryanair turned musical passenger dissatisfaction levels up to 11.
'Like the Matrix': Passengers describe weightless horror as plane fell 1600m
Four passengers were injured after plane plunged 1.6km in 60 seconds.
Teen detained, tickets cancelled over 'risky' travel hack for cheap flights
Gate agents grew suspicious after seeing the boy's ID, presented for boarding.
Flight to Europe diverts three hours to offload passenger who didn't get choice of meal
The passenger was "livid over the fact his first choice of meal was not available".
Why Auckland Airport will make its PA announcements in te reo Māori
The first thing passengers will hear on July 14 when they land will be te reo Māori.
Letters: Sam Cane's pitch invader kick, polling, Greens' policy
OPINION: Letters on airport delays and climate change, with a Premium Debate on jobs.
How much not to fly? Overweight plane pays $16,800 to passengers not to travel
How much would you take not to fly? Denial of boarding compensation varies greatly.
Cook Islands back on tourist map as Rarotonga gains direct Hawaii and Australia routes
What do new international routes mean for Cook Islands air travel?
Government defends unused RATs, how much time kids spend on screens and Airport bathrooms get a refresh | Focus Morning Bulletin: July 7, 2023
Expiring rapid antigen tests still to be used, research into kids' screen-time and gender-neutral toilets on the way at Auckland Airport in the latest headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Relief is on the way: Bathrooms at Auckland Airport’s domestic terminal being rebuilt
Gender-neutral toilets added as company squeezes more life out of ageing terminal.
Virgin crew member reveals airline's surprising grooming rule
While few passengers would notice, there is a strict guide on employee appearance.
Searcher recalls 'horrific' crash: 60 years since the Kaimai tragedy
A tramper recalls the search for the wreckage of New Zealand's deadliest air disaster.
Major airline shares 4 tips to avoid school holiday chaos
Avoid disruptions with these simple tips.
Air NZ adds 2000 extra seats for Taylor Swift fans heading to Australia
The airline says it acted swiftly to make sure there was no Bad Blood from ticket holders
Study reveals what to eat on a plane to avoid jet lag
Research has shown that you can combat jet lag with what you eat.
Soccer, skiing and school hols deliver busiest days for air travel
Winter school holidays are set to bring a flurry visitors and a busy time for air travel.
3 tips to get your luggage first at baggage claim
Yes, we’ve heard the smug 'carry-on-only' crowd but sometimes you have to check a bag.
How Air NZ’s Skynest cleared vertical cabin designs for take off
Vertical cabin designs might finally solve this familiar seat problem...
This airport just hired a cat to help calm anxious travellers
The 14yo feline will join a rabbit and a pig as part of the 'Wag Brigade' programme.
Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce on airfares
Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce joins Mike Hosking to discuss airfares. Video / Newstalk ZB
'Hard pill to swallow': Double hit of landing charges hurts Air Chathams
'The worst case scenario is that Air Chathams withdraws from Whanganui.'
Steve Braunias: The secret diary of Michael Wood’s 12 reminders
OPINION: The saga of the Auckland Airport shares.
'We were traumatised': US passengers rescued from remote Russian airport
'She hasn't eaten properly in two days.'
Hundreds of flights affected as wildfire smog smothers New York
The FAA has issued a warning to airlines over wildfire smoke which blankets northeast US.
UK travel: Airport workers set to strike at Heathrow over busy summer travel months
A union member said strike action will continue until they get a "fair pay offer".
Frenemies unite: Air NZ, Qantas slam Auckland Airport price hikes
Transtasman rivals unite in hopes of putting the skids on big fee hike.