NZ Customs to fine travellers who refuse to give phone password
Air passengers could face fines if they refuse to hand over passwords to phones.
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Mayday: United Airlines emergency landing closes Sydney roads
A United Airlines flight has landed at Sydney Airport after an emergency mayday call.
'Evil algorithms': Airlines are splitting up families for profit
Airlines called out for splitting up families on flights to pay more.
Revealed: Auckland Airport's $100m plan to tackle traffic
The airport hopes measures will unclog traffic that has marred travel during summer peaks.
New push for trains to Auckland Airport
Trains planned part way to the airport, where people will change to a bus or tram.
Boeing's Jumbo birthday as the 747 turns fifty
Watch our video to hear Captain on what made the 747 so special
These 12 hidden aircraft features will change the way you fly
Things you'll be amazed to find on your aircraft.
Cockpit Confidential pilot declares 'airport lounge crisis'
The US pilot noted on his website that the airport lounge is under siege.
Man who fell to earth: Bowie's secret fear of flying
David Bowie was a pretty fly cat, who never let his fear of flying get him down.
Near miss: Air Canada's brush with catastrophe caught on camera
Air Canada's potentially "catastrophic" incident was caught on camera.
Seat WC 1: Passenger finds toilet in place of seat on budget airline
Shocked plane passenger is booked onto non-existent seat on a budget airline.
Husband on no-fly list after finding unfaithful wife's sex diary
A jilted husband's plan to publish his flight attendant wife's diary backfires.
Top-flight tech: The 50 most tech-friendly airlines revealed
New study weighs the 'tech credentials' of 50 airlines from around the world
'Legroom for all' as FAA to review passenger seating
The FAA's new minimum requirements on legroom could set the trend for aviation globally.
Personal medicines dropped from NZ arrival card
A new arrival card will come into effect on October 1.
Daughter dies on flight, Tycoon father demands answers
A millionaire is demanding answers after his daughter dies on flight from London.
Plane quarantined after child falls ill
Passengers were on the plane for about two hours, before being let off about 1am.
Tourism boom blamed for Air NZ woes
Aviation commentator shares his thoughts of Air NZ boss' apology to customers.
Lufthansa helps Oktoberfest get off to a flying start
The traditional Teutonic tipple will be served on flights out of Singapore and New York.
Please stow fairylights for landing: Business class influencer mocked
An Instagrammer has been roundly mocked for her over-the-top snap from business class.
Face the music: Qantas pulls plug on in-flight entertainment system
Qantas is pulling music and radio from its in-flight entertainment systems.
'Fat slob': Airline worker exposed in online rant
Mr Bookbinder blamed airline staff after his wife was not able to board the plane.
World's busiest passenger air routes revealed
The busiest air route in the world travels to an island you may not have heard of.
Unmanned control tower was 'pre-planned'
Black Sticks Olympian gave the air service some stick, and it has responded.
Brazen baggage handler caught on cam with passenger's belongings
The airport worker was caught on camera opening a passenger's bag and taking the contents.
Flight to Wellington cancelled after pilot fails alcohol test
The pilot in question was stood down and has been suspended from all duties.
Man arrested at Dunedin Airport after assaulting police
It is understood the man's behaviour on a plane led to his arrest.
Meth in toner cartridges: Canadian jailed
The Canadian passport holder was in possession of 17.9kg of methamphetamine.
Flight check: Auckland to Christchurch
Api Talemaitoga flies from Auckland to Christchurch on Air New Zealand flight 1293.
Passengers cleared after health scare at Auckland Airport
Airline said it had taken a cautious approach as passengers had shown flu-like symptoms.
NZ authorities eyeing US airport queue-busting scanners
New hand luggage scanners could speed up processing through airports
Truth behind this annoying pre-flight strategy
When a man shared a pic of his parents' pre-flight strategy, everyone had a say about it.
'Creepy' Denver airport embraces the conspiracies
Conspiracy has long surrounded Denver's airport, believed to be a base for the Illuminati.