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Steve Hewitt: Brussels attack shows airports still vulnerable
Some airports, such as the one in Beirut, require security screening before passengers can even go to check-in desks, writes Steve Hewitt. Is that a feasible solution for major airports?
Taxi fares to Auckland Airport set to drop
Taxi fares from Auckland Airport are set to drop as new rules for taxi operators come into place.
Passenger count boosts airport profit
Auckland International Airport reported muscular interim results yesterday with profit and revenue experiencing double-digit rises.
Auckland Airport profits soar on tourism boom
Profits are up 25 per cent at New Zealand's largest airport.
SFO to investigate airport's missing $1.8m
Auckland Airport dismissed an employee after an internal review process identified several unexplained financial transactions totalling $1.84 million.
Airport sacking over '$1.8m fraud'
Auckland International Airport has sacked an employee and called in police after finding more than a million dollars has been spent in unexplained transactions.
Border levy nabs $2m in first month
A new border clearance levy has raked in more than $2 million in its first month - with that take set to rise dramatically.
Flight returns as pilot dazzled by laser
A Virgin Atlantic flight was forced to return to Heathrow after one its pilots reported being dazzled by a laser outside London.
Departure Lounge: Join the Roadshow
We here at Team Travel think these collectible canine cards featuring the wet-nosed, pointy end of the drug detection team at Hong Kong Airport are the cutest thing in law enforcement.
Welcome to the $180m chill-out zone
Auckland Airport is building space for passengers to chill out and sort out their belongings after passing through security screening.
Flight Check: Auckland to Houston, Air NZ
Winston Aldworth flies aboard NZ28, the inaugural Auckland-to-Houston flight.
Light plane crash at Nelson Airport
Emergency services are at the scene of a light plane crash at Nelson Airport today.
Great tips for cheaper flying
Already dreaming of your next holiday? Here's how to get the best deals.
Unwanted Aussie stopped at the border
Biosecurity staff at Auckland Airport have foiled an attempt by a live huntsman spider, during a routine inspection of outdoor equipment.
Warning of delays at Auckland Airport
Travellers are being being advised to allow half an hour extra for their journey through Auckland International Airport and customs.
Delivering great service an early lesson for airport chief
In today's Summer Q&A, we chat with chief executive of Auckland Airport Adrian Littlewood.
This robot is totally Ace
A worker who will never need a sick day has arrived in Auckland Airport - a world-first robot that sorts and delivers duty free goods to travellers.
Pilots alarmed at lack of safety zones
Pilots are alarmed at the lack of safety zones at the end of Wellington Airport's runway and have filed court action.
MPI unveils mobile biosecurity x-ray machine
A mobile x-ray machine for scanning hand-baggage from cruise ship passengers was unveiled as the latest biosecurity tool of the Ministry for Primary Industries.
How safe do you feel about airports now?
Terror attacks has renewed calls to standardise airport security measures.
The great firesale: push to raise billions
The airport, port, golf courses, parks, car-parking buildings and marinas could be privatised.
Infratil earnings improved by Z Energy sale
Infratil, the investment company managed by Wellington-based investment bank Morrison & Co, posted a 14 percent gain in first-half pretax earnings.
Argentina flight opens AKL up as transit hub
Air New Zealand begins return flights to Argentina three times a week next month, a route on which it expects to build up frequency.
Delays expected as staff strike in Aussie
Kiwis travelling to and from Australia are urged to check-in early as workers strike across Australian international airports today.
Tobacco ditched at airports
Almost 4 tonnes of tobacco was abandoned at New Zealand airports since duty free limits were dropped last November.
Queenstown night flights due next winter
Work on $17 million runway and lighting upgrade starts this week.
Anger at Queenstown night flights
Pilots already refuse to fly to resort because of concerns about its runway and mountainous approaches.