Some measures of air safety have gone backwards, but the risk of being in a plane crash continues to fall.

The incidents took place half an hour apart on Friday evening.

The majority of air passengers have never questioned why the traditional flight altitude is 35,000ft.

A passenger threatened to "take somebody behind the woodshed" over the cost of an in-flight blanket.

Qatar Airways is introducing suites to Business Class, some of which can be converted to a double bed for couples travelling together.

Legroom is at a premium - here are the airlines that offer you the most space for the best price.

Australian court fines Jetstar and Virgin Australia for having misleading fees.

Ultra long distance airliners need a lot of fuel to reach their destination and engines powerful enough to get all that weight off the ground.

A Qatar Airways cabin crew member shares stories from the longest commercial flight in the world.

A British Airways flight was delayed for hours because a mouse was spotted on the plane.

A mum says her two-year-old's tantrum caused Jetstar to ban her family from their return flight.

By booking through Alaska Airlines, you could fly first class on Qantas with an economy price tag.

Airline pilots want to delay a planning hearing regarding extension on Wellington Airport's runway.

Cathay Pacific is planning direct flights between Christchurch and Hong Kong.

Court of Appeal rules Wellington Airport safety areas need a second look.

The future of Wellington International Airport's proposed runway extension is unclear.

Stuck at the back of the plane? Here are some ways to fly economy in style.

American Airlines has unveiled plans for a new "simplified" boarding process - but it's not really that simple at all.

Energy Minister Judith Collins says a fuel price inquiry will assess whether New Zealand petrol companies are raking in more profits than international counterparts.

The Airbus pitch to sell its massive heavy lift aircraft to New Zealand comes at an awkward time as the plane maker's programme hits financial snags.

Air New Zealand faces a steep drop in full year profit but says tailwinds including strong tourism and flattening competition will help the company.

Qantas Airways reported a slide in first-half profit but its Jetstar Group did better.

Air NZ's profit has taken a 24 per cent knock, what's driving the fall and what does it mean for ticket prices?

New video has emerged showing just how close Harrison Ford came to a fiery, air disaster when he botched his landing at a California airport.

Air New Zealand faces a sharp fall in first half profits as increased competition puts pressure on yields and oil prices edge up.

A pilot was lucky to walk away from a plane crash in South Auckland unharmed today.

Less than a fortnight before he died in a fiery plane crash in Melbourne, a US tourist wrote about how he was scared of flying.

Cathay Pacific has teamed up with Hong Kong Beer Co to brew a beer that is not affected by high altitude flying.

The pilot involved in the Melbourne air crash was under investigation for a previous incident that had been deferred three times due to "workload".

An analyst believes Cathay Pacific will announce services between Hong Kong and Christchurch.