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'Tragic': World's worst Business Class airlines named
An upgrade on these airlines does little to improve the service, says study.

'Fancy' rapper Iggy Azalea denied board on American Airlines
The Aussie rap star begun the beef with the airline after missing her flight cutoff.

Where do travellers in the US need to wear masks now?
New York Times: Looking at travelling to the United States? Here's what you need to know.

Foggy start at Auckland Airport, some roads affected
Fog is rolling in from the ocean, MetService says.

Post-mask travel in America: What to expect
Confused about America's mask mandates on flights? You aren't alone.

Worst case scenario: Worst airlines for damaged luggage revealed
What can you do to make sure your holiday plans arrive in one piece?

US airport security changes technology for transgender travellers
TSA's new airport scanners and 'X' gender markers will "advance civil rights."

'New Iron Curtain' shakes up passport power rankings
While travel recovers from a pandemic a new 'Cold War' has affected travel freedoms.

South America air links return with first LATAM flight
LATAM is back as the only commercial link between New Zealand and the South America.

'Chance alone' saves Jetstar from collision with light plane
The plane's 170 passengers came uncomfortably close to the tiny fixed-wing plane.

Lack of tenants for big Hawke's Bay Airport development
Airport positive for future of new business village

5 Things you'll regret packing in a carry-on suitcase
Leave the cute boots and conditioner at home.

Instagram's funniest travel account is run by the TSA, seriously
Meet the woman behind the agency's endless puns and dad jokes.

The world's longest flights
Ever wondered what the world's longest flights are? Video / Ben Cummins

Muslim American travellers sue after being grilled by US border officers
The invasive, stigmatizing questions served no legitimate purpose said an attorney.

What the latest Covid rules mean for travellers
Bigger events and vaccine pass-free venues; what the new rules mean for your next trip.

Focus: Air NZ to fly to New York later this year
Air New Zealand board chair Dame Therese Walsh and Tourism Minister Stuart Nash joined CEO Greg Foran who announced the airline will return to the Big Apple later this year. Video / NZ Herald

Welcome back: Airlines up Australian capacity for April holidays
It was always going to be whānau and friends on the first flights back to New Zealand.

Kiwi travellers told to book early to beat soaring jet fuel costs
Airfares see some protection from fuel prices but costs could be here for the long-haul.

US extends mask rules for travel and planes
The US rules covering masks were due to expire this month.

'Keep it simple': Booking.com's advice on border reopenings
Booking.com says it has been buoyed by Pacific reopenings, but Russia is notably absent.

Don't fly hungry through Auckland Airport: Omicron impacts catering
The country's largest airport is telling passengers to pack supplies for their journey.

Glass flight ceiling: Why are there so few female airline pilots?
Women with an air operating certificate are more scarce than flightless kākāpō.

Opinion: If Wellington can't agree on one pedestrian crossing, what hope do we have?
Crossing on four-lane State Highway near the airport is shaping up to be controversial.

Many happy returns: First Kiwis to arrive without isolation rules in two years
New Zealanders are also able to head to 120 countries without having to isolate on return.

'Kia ora, Coolangatta!' First direct Gold Coast flights return
Emotions ran high as friends and family reunited at OOL for the first time in half a year.

Western Australia reopens borders to 8000 arrivals
Roughly 8000 arrivals and 200 stuffed quokkas are due to pass through Perth Airport.

Man slammed for upgrading 12-hour flight and leaving wife in economy
The man was branded an 'absolute a**hole' by thousands of incredulous users.

No more isolation for travellers from Thursday, what you need to know
New Zealand's Covid-19 quarantine requirements lift, almost as abruptly as the arrive.