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Passengers faced a two-hour wait during airport evacuation.
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Passengers have been noticing the prank stickers at airports across the US.
'Drink not a factor': Mother deported from Dubai Airport on expired passport
No drink-related charges raised, as mother is deported from UAE.
Airport staff 'broke disabled passengers wheelchair'
Returning it to her in four pieces with parts hidden in hopes she wouldn't notice.
Passenger arrested on Emirates flight for ordering glass of wine
A British mother faces prison for drinking a glass of wine on a flight out of London.
Drone delays five flights at Auckland Airport
Drone spotted over Ormiston area delays five flights at Auckland Airport.
Sex toy shuts down Berlin airport and Frankfurt travel chaos
A suspicious "pleasure device" in a passenger's bag shut down the busy Berlin terminal.
Phones to replace passports at Australian airports
Passengers flying out of Australia will no longer have to queue up to show their passport.
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WATCH: Airways is on the hunt for air traffic controllers.
Airport photo a result of 'cruel and unusual' events
In a US airport Liz Smith never expected the series of events that would befall her.
Airline flies jilted bridesmaid out of the dumps
She surrendered her jumpsuit like a suspended officer's badge, but that's not the end.
Helicopter in near-miss with skydivers: Pilot 'completely unaware'
An unscheduled refueling stop nearly went horribly wrong.
Is this the end for the aircraft liquids ban?
Frequent flyers rejoice! New airport scanners could end strict liquid rules.
Gales tipped for Wellington and south as cold front moves in
Winds of up to 120 km/h expected in the South Island today and in Wellington tonight.
Price check reveals duty-free shopping more expensive
Price comparison reveals duty free shopping isn't as cheap as you'd think.
How Anthony Bourdain left air miles in his will
The globetrotting chef accumulated lots of air miles - but what happens after you die?
The challenges of travelling as a diabetic
A few precautions can help you reach your destination without a health crisis.
UK airports join NZ in banning powders from carry-on
Strict rules on powder in place after a foiled bomb plot on an Etihad flight from Sydney.
Turbulent times: Our scariest flying stories
Buckle in: we've got more of your scary flight stories to share.
Bunny causes bomb scare at Aussie airport
This wascally wabbit was found in a bag in the women's toilets at Adelaide Airport.
Justine Tyerman: Panic at the airport
I did the unthinkable at Sydney Airport this week. I lost my boarding pass.
Who would breach airport security?
A late passenger caused chaos at Auckland Airport today - and it's hardly the first time.
New powder rules for Aussie flights
A foiled bomb plot has led to new baggage restrictions on flights out of Australia.
Michelin-star chefs spill the beans on airline food hacks
A chef has revealed a cheap trick he uses to make airline food taste much better.
World's best value airport lounges
These lounges offer the most bang for your buck - and you needn't travel far for value.
Dangerous skies: Parachutists' near miss with helicopter
There have been 50 near-misses reported since January 2017.
New powder restrictions for US flights
First they came for our shampoo, now they're coming for our talcum powder.
'Epic fail': Gisborne flight delayed as controller locked out of tower
Air traffic controller locked out of tower after access card failed.
Spooky pics of abandoned airport frozen in time
This once bustling hub was abandoned 40 years ago, leaving jet planes and empty terminals
Airline calls for stricter airport booze rules
Alcohol has long been cited as the fuel for many air rage incidents.
Uber Air: Flying to work in Auckland 'real possibility'
Flying into work to avoid Auckland's peak-hour traffic is a real possibility, Uber says.
Alligator on the runway: Bizarre reasons for plane delays
Mother Nature has a habit of getting in the way, especially when you are in a rush.
Fog at Auckland Airport: Flights cancelled, delayed
Fog has delayed flights at Auckland Airport on Saturday morning
Council votes to subsidise private airline
Councillors voted unanimously today to subsidise Air Chathams.