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Portuguese airline wants to cut back plastic
Moves are under way to cut back on the 5 million tonnes of waste airlines produce a year.
Cheap flights blamed as school attendance drops to new low
Only half of all Māori students in NZ schools attended regularly last year,
Air NZ told: 'You've got the bloody money to fly to Kaitaia'
Former Far North mayor Wayne Brown says Air NZ should do more to serve the regions.
Opinion: Why Air NZ is the politicians' favourite whipping boy
Air New Zealand is a big target for those grumpy about its regional operation
Airline bans fat people, new parents from business class
It's not just the weight of your bag you'll need to consider if you fly with Thai Airways.
Air NZ to Shane Jones: Criticism 'unfair', so back off
Air New Zealand bosses say meddling by government ministers could damage the company.
NZ craft beer brand flying high at 37,000 feet
Garage Project took to the skies to find the flavours that work at high altitude
Watch: Inside Changi Airport's gleaming new Terminal 4
Changi Airport regularly wins top awards from passengers but is putting up prices
Govt commits $6.7m to airport, wharves in Bay of Islands
Significantly more money was promised for the Bay of Islands wharves than the airport.
Strong deterrence called for North Korea sanctions breach
A Hamilton company's aircraft was spotted at a North Korean military airshow in 2016.
World first: Christchurch 'flying taxi' has no pilot
The world's first self-piloted electric air taxi is being tested in Christchurch.
Paraglider injured in Queenstown
The paraglider received minor injuries and was taken to Lakes District Hospital.
Plane etiquette: When can you press the call button?
COMMENT: What constitutes an emergency? A heart attack? Or needing some water?
Snakes on a plane - the pitfalls of shipping pets by air
At least 4 million pets are transported by air each year.
Airways' plans to phase out control towers revealed
Traditional air traffic control towers will be gradually replace by new technology in NZ.
Drones make flying in NZ a lottery, says safety expert
The Air Line Pilots' Association says the risk from drones is growing.
Why Hawaiian Airlines is joining the Dreamliner club
The Honolulu-based operator has opted for Boeing ahead of Airbus.
Why flying makes you flatulent
Flying can affect our bodies in different ways - like increased flatulence and bloating.
Drone at Auckland Airport diverts flight, causes delays
A flight from Tokyo to Auckland was diverted due to a drone in controlled airspace.
Fatal heli crash fine shows 'life is cheap' in NZ
Company was yesterday convicted on charges stemming from crash.
Can this Qantas menu help beat jetlag?
Qantas is hoping a new healthy menu will help reduce jetlag on long haul flights
Mile-high monitors: The airliners helping model weather
A global weather modelling programme using commercial planes now reaches NZ.
In-flight tracking app for window-seat fans
Take advantage of in-flight WiFi with this app that can live-track where you are.
DOC staff to stop using Robinson helicopters
Safety concerns prompt DOC to stop using Robinson helicopters.
Trump's $5.3 billion Boeing deal
The Pentagon will order two Boeing 747-8s to replace the existing 747-200s.
Auckland's traffic pain Hamilton airport's gain
Auckland's traffic strife lifting popularity of Hamilton airport.
Kiwi travel alert: Beware of the 'Beast from the East'
Flights in Britain and Europe have been disrupted by a monster storm from Siberia.
Clipboard rips through Jetstar engine before Auckland take-off
Captain was notified of problem after debris from clipboard was found on Auckland runway.
Qantas and American Airlines bid for more flights across Pacific
Airlines say if joint venture is scuppered, the US firm may have to cut more NZ services.
Air NZ hikes some bag charges by 50pc
New charges for some Air New Zealand services start tomorrow.