It seems that in every few rows on a commercial jet, the windows don't quite line up with the seats, rendering the window pretty much useless.

Australians have a reputation as being pretty boozy travellers, and now a new survey has revealed the truth about their airport drinking habits.

Hawaiian Airlines had a dilemma: Their planes were burning more fuel than projected on their regular 4180km route between Honolulu and American Samoa.

Passengers who try to carry Samsung Note 7 smartphones on flights will have them confiscated and may face fines in the US.

Cheap fuel isn't always a good thing for airlines, a leading analyst says.

Qantas and Jetstar have followed suit from other airlines, banning the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 devices from its aircraft.

Air New Zealand is banning Samsung Galaxy Note 7 devices from its aircraft.

Air New Zealand is considering equipping its planes with fire containment systems as concern about lithium ion batteries grows.

Airline passengers are no longer allowed to bring the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on a plane.

Best of Business: The most powerful machine to fly from this country will be headed for orbit in a matter of months.

An Air NZ "flight from hell" sent passengers and crew flying from their seats, with people and food hitting the roof, after plane hit severe turbulence.

New Zealanders can save close to 20 per cent travelling to favourite holiday spots by picking the right month.

Two Jetstar flights from Wellington to Auckland have been cancelled today, frustrating dozens of passengers.

Passengers on this Boeing 737 had a wild ride when coming in to land at Prague airport, a situation that won't be too unfamiliar to Wellington airport regulars.

Boeing landed a deal with Qatar Airways providing a sales boost to the US planemaker's upgraded 737 jetliner.

Emirates has rolled out the star power with Jennifer Aniston fronting a new campaign to promote the airline's A380.

Countries of the world yesterday agreed to a new regime to curb a large source of greenhouse gas emissions - those from international aircraft flights.

WATCH NZH FOCUS: The plunge in air fares to Europe has extended to the premium cabin with Cathay Pacific business class fares falling to as low as 3399.

Air New Zealand is launching a raid into its Australian rivals' home patch targeting the long haul market across the Pacific.

Watch The Economy Hub: Tourism boss Grant Webster says the industry is far more resilient than it used to be and is able to withstand global shocks.

Jucy's Christchurch-based pod-style hotel is in demand ahead of its November opening.

Boeing CEO has vowed to beat billionaire Elon Musk and SpaceX in the race to send humans to Mars.

CRASH: An investigation continues into what caused the helicopter crash. PHOTO/FILE By Kyra Dawsonkyra.dawson@dailypost.co.nz International

First NZ Capital has increased its target price for specialist aviation company Airwork Holdings.

Air New Zealand is looking for biofuel suppliers, but warns replacement for jet fuel is some way off.

A Chinese company plans to buy 75 per cent of the shares in specialist aviation company Airwork Holdings.

Foreign Affairs officials are investigating how a New Zealand-made aircraft turned up at a North Korean military air show painted up in the hermit state's colours.

China's fourth biggest carrier Hainan Airlines will start flying to New Zealand early next year, the latest in a wave of Chinese airlines coming to this country.

The white noise on planes makes the food served up by cabin crew taste worse, according to experts.