New ZealandRobinson helicopters: CAA changes aheadChanging rules around flying Robinson helicopters may be on the cards, the CAA says.30 Mar 05:52 AM
TravelHow to avoid getting kicked off a plane"Legging-gate" has died down, but how easy is it to get kicked off a flight?29 Mar 09:31 PM
New ZealandAir NZ cancels operations due to fogExtra services will be put on to deal with a massive backlog at Wellington Airport.29 Mar 09:20 AM
AirlinesPlanes made from graphene 'in 10 years'Richard Branson says planes could be made from the so-called wonder material before 2027.28 Mar 06:01 PM
AirlinesUnited Airlines says leggings are welcomeThe airline refused to allow two girls on board because they were wearing leggings.27 Mar 07:47 PM
AirlinesBranson's $2366-a minute rocket rideSir Richard Branson says his space flights are ''bloody expensive'' but have 800 clients.26 Mar 09:57 PM
AirlinesGirls wearing leggings barred from flightTwo girls were barred from a United Airlines flight for wearing leggings.26 Mar 05:53 PM
EditorialEditorial: New transtasman airline voice welcomeEDITORIAL: Air New Zealand and Qantas - put aside differences to fight external charges.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDelayed 42 hours and nowhere to stayPassengers are stranded as all nearby accommodation is booked out for Adele.25 Mar 06:01 AM
TravelMore bad luck for Sydney airlineAn engine was shut down on a Rex flight, a week after a propeller fell from another plane.23 Mar 09:04 PM
TravelTrump Shuttle - and other airline flopsTrump pledged to create "the best transportation system of any kind in the entire world."21 Mar 08:40 PM
WorldPropeller which fell off plane foundAustralia's Rex airline has ground five planes after a flight lost a propeller.21 Mar 05:53 PM
World'Terror threat' sees laptops bannedUK to ban electronic devices on UK-bound flights from Middle East.21 Mar 04:15 PM
TravelAmazing airport animals of the worldFrom drug detection to therapy to gardening - animals are the hardest working airport staff around.20 Mar 02:12 AM
WorldWatch: Pilot films terrifying landingA self-proclaimed extreme aerobatics pilot shows just how difficult it is to land a commercial airline in extreme wind.18 Mar 08:00 PM
AirlinesThe Kiwi business class boomKiwis are travelling business class in bigger numbers as prices come down17 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGrizz death: Dart couldn't have been usedUsing a tranquiliser to stun the dog that was killed by authorities at Auckland Airport wouldn't have been practical or plausible, a top vet says.17 Mar 07:48 AM
New ZealandShot security dog Grizz goes globalPeople around the world are paying tribute to the Auckland Airport security dog fatally shot by police after the incident attracted international media attention.17 Mar 04:20 AM
New ZealandSafe 'appalled at needless killing of dog'Police were ordered to shoot runaway security dog Grizz by airport staff.17 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandToys, food: How they tried to save GrizzOfficers tried everything to catch wayward Grizz before he was fatally shot at Auckland Airport. He was just six months from graduating as a security dog.16 Mar 09:27 PM
AirlinesSunair to fly government personnelSunair has become the first regional non-jet operator in the North Island to be selected as a preferred government air carrier.16 Mar 09:27 PM
TravelEating right for your flightSkip the spice, stock up on nuts and enjoy a Bloody Mary on board.16 Mar 09:00 PM
AirlinesFiji Airways Group posts record profitFiji Airways Group today announced a record F$84.5 million (NZ$58.6m) profit.16 Mar 03:50 AM
AirlinesSupersonic jet: 'Fly to NZ for weekend'Imagine a nine-hour trip between Paris and New Zealand. These supersonic planes will make globe trotting faster and easier.15 Mar 05:29 PM
AirlinesWoman's headphones explode mid-flightA woman on a Melbourne-bound flight has suffered burns after her headphones exploded.15 Mar 12:04 AM
TravelAirline gives free upgrades, if you're niceA British airline has promised to give free seat upgrades to "nice" people.14 Mar 11:58 PM
AirlinesFlight turned back after bird strikeAn Air New Zealand flight was forced to turn around after striking a bird this morning.14 Mar 10:02 PM
TravelWhy plane windows are roundIt's hard to imagine aircraft having ungainly square windows - but they once did.14 Mar 10:01 PM
AirlinesDeal puts Colombia on NZ radarA deal to allow for 14 flights a week to Colombia has been signed and more agreements are in the pipeline.14 Mar 09:37 PM
AirlinesHow safe is flying for 3.8b travellers?Some measures of air safety have gone backwards, but the risk of being in a plane crash continues to fall.13 Mar 10:49 PM
New ZealandLasers pointed at planesThe incidents took place half an hour apart on Friday evening.13 Mar 09:43 PM
TravelWhy do planes have to fly so high?The majority of air passengers have never questioned why the traditional flight altitude is 35,000ft.12 Mar 11:00 PM
TravelPlane diverted over blanket costA passenger threatened to "take somebody behind the woodshed" over the cost of an in-flight blanket.12 Mar 08:43 PM
AirlinesIs this the most Ritzy business class ever?Qatar Airways is introducing suites to Business Class, some of which can be converted to a double bed for couples travelling together.08 Mar 05:38 PM
