American Airlines is getting rid of seat-back screens in its new fleet of domestic Boeing aircraft.

A new design featuring 'staggered seating' could put an end to the ongoing battle over the dreaded middle seat.

Dubai remains home to the world's busiest international airport after seeing 83.6 million passengers in 2016.

An average of nine firearms a day were confiscated at US airports last year - most of them loaded.

Australia's planned new contactless passenger identification system would eliminate the need for travel documnets.

An easyJet passenger has claimed her flight home last Friday was forced to abort landing as cabin crew members were too busy 'having a party'.

Who could blame this pilot for wanting a cup of tea and a lie down after landing in such difficult conditions at Wellington Airport this morning?

Air India is preparing to introduce women-only seats to reduce sexual misconduct on flights.

Why you have to put your seat-back up for landing and are phones really a hazard?

Qatar Airways is growing rapidly and about to launch services to Auckland on what will be the world's longest route.

Forty per cent of airlines have diverted a flight due to an unruly passenger in the past 12 months. How are airlines keeping you safe?

United Airlines plans to fly its last Boeing Co. 747 jumbo jet late this year, retiring its largest air planes.

Tigerair has cancelled all flights to Bali, after a sudden rule change by the Indonesian Government.

Fly on the wrong airline and your odds of a delay are as high as 55 per cent; choose the right one and that number shrinks way down to just 11 per cent.

An irate passenger has demanded AU$100 in compensation from Qantas because he was forced to suffer through a 10-hour flight with a broken in-flight entertainment system.

United Airlines is pulling back on its non-stop service between Auckland and San Francisco, instead making it a seasonal route.

Air travellers should give themselves plenty of time to catch their flights today during what is expected to be the busiest weekend of the year, says Auckland Airport.

Auckland Airport has come in at the bottom of a list of Australasia's most punctual airports, with Wellington not far behind. UK-based

Ever since the US presidential election, Ed Dahlberg has pretty much had a smile on his face. He brokers the sale of private jets

Air New Zealand has scored second in a list of airlines with the best safety record in 2016.

A man is in a critical condition after being trapped under a fuel truck at Perth Airport.

Police claim a pilot who allegedly passed out aboard a Boeing 737 bound for Mexico was more than three times the legal limit.

Passenger complained to attendant about New Year's Day flight seating arrangements - then things got nasty.

Is aircraft powered by fans the next revolution in aviation?

An amateur pilot's trip over England this week came with a special greeting.

A leading rental car company has come up with a novel way to beat the traffic blues at Auckland Airport - scooters.

Shocking video emerges showing a 'drunk' Indonesian pilot stumbling through security before making incoherent cockpit announcement.

A laser light was pointed at a trans-Tasman jet flying over Greymouth last evening.

Jetstar will stop flying from direct between Wellington and Melbourne due to a lack of demand, the airline announced today.

From Sydney to Los Angeles and Spain to Portugal, anybody has the opportunity to make the most of their New Year's Eve this year. But it's going to cost you.