"The planes are so noisy they wake us up most nights now." Residents say proposed improvements to a short-cut flight path don't go far enough.

United States authorities fear a new threat to planes from terrorists with explosives that evade detection and have tightened security.

Passengers on board an Air New Zealand plane bound for Tonga that hit birds just before take off from Auckland today are full of praise for the pilots and crew on board.

Singapore's Changi Airport will slash fees from next month as airline customers face a tough operating environment and the hub faces increased competition from the Middle East.

Hawkins Construction, New Zealand's second biggest builder, has won the contract for Nadi's international airport terminal in partnership with a local Fiji business.

A different kind of detector dog is set to be introduced near airports soon that will hunt out snakes, birds and other reptiles that may find their way into the country.

Aircraft will have to fly higher and faster over some Auckland suburbs in a new flight path to Auckland Airport after residents complained the noise had become intolerable.

A woman had her expensive cosmetics binned in front of her at the airport without an explanation - despite the goods being under the 100ml carry-on limit.

As much as airports and airlines like to talk about improving passengers' lot, they rarely deliver.

A new mini-terminal has been opened in Queenstown to handle an increase in the number of private jets coming to the resort town.

How do you load a plane quicker? New research suggests a lengthy airport gate queues could be slashed by seating passengers according to their hand luggage.

The days of bulk-buying cigarettes at the border are over after the Govt revealed its latest anti-smoking policy would cut the duty-free allowance.

A drunk passenger who tried to force his way into the cockpit of a Virgin Australia flight caused a hijacking scare.

New Zealand's new high-tech border control entry system has been opened up to travellers from the United States and the United Kingdom.

Auckland Airport's new combined international and domestic terminal will include an underground public transport station.

Senior Labour MP Trevor Mallard had to pass off a packed-up bicycle as a briefcase to be allowed to carry it in a taxi from Auckland Airport.

The week before Christmas is the busiest at Auckland Airport. We spend 24 hours at the entry gate, witnessing the drama.

A pilot declared an emergency when he heard a bang in the light aircraft he was flying with seven people on board early this afternoon.

After just a year of his tenure, the airport has started a $30 million renovation of the ageing terminal.

Auckland Airport has unveiled ambitious plans for a $2.4b "airport of the future" to cope with forecast rocketing passenger growth.

Auckland Airport has released plans for a $2.4b 'airport of the future' that includes a sweeping crescent - shaped domestic and international terminal on one site.