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
TravelBest value airlines for legroom revealedLegroom is at a premium - here are the airlines that offer you the most space for the best price.07 Mar 09:36 PM
AirlinesJetstar, Virgin fined over misleading feesAustralian court fines Jetstar and Virgin Australia for having misleading fees.07 Mar 08:48 PM
AirlinesMonster engines for longest flightUltra long distance airliners need a lot of fuel to reach their destination and engines powerful enough to get all that weight off the ground.06 Mar 02:00 AM
AirlinesLongest flight cabin crew secretsA Qatar Airways cabin crew member shares stories from the longest commercial flight in the world.05 Mar 05:30 PM
AirlinesEmirates' superjumbo conquers routeEmirates says the double-decker A380 has added to the success of its Auckland to Dubai service.01 Mar 09:31 PM
TravelStowaway mouse causes flight delayA British Airways flight was delayed for hours because a mouse was spotted on the plane.01 Mar 08:01 PM
TravelFamily barred from Jetstar flightA mum says her two-year-old's tantrum caused Jetstar to ban her family from their return flight.01 Mar 01:29 AM
TravelWant an upgrade? This easy hack can helpBy booking through Alaska Airlines, you could fly first class on Qantas with an economy price tag.28 Feb 11:30 PM
AirlinesPilots want brakes on runway hearingAirline pilots want to delay a planning hearing regarding extension on Wellington Airport's runway.28 Feb 10:26 PM
AirlinesCathay to launch Christchurch serviceCathay Pacific is planning direct flights between Christchurch and Hong Kong.28 Feb 05:11 AM
New ZealandPilots win Wellington Airport runway fightCourt of Appeal rules Wellington Airport safety areas need a second look.28 Feb 12:47 AM
BDBDAirlinesWellington runway extension uncertainThe future of Wellington International Airport's proposed runway extension is unclear.28 Feb 12:44 AM
TravelHow to stay comfy in cattle classStuck at the back of the plane? Here are some ways to fly economy in style.27 Feb 09:00 PM
TravelThe most complicated boarding system ever?American Airlines has unveiled plans for a new "simplified" boarding process - but it's not really that simple at all.27 Feb 07:20 AM
TravelFliers share terrifying turbulence talesFliers have revealed the terrifying moments when they've been slammed against the cabin ceiling or heard grown men screaming, on a number of online forums.26 Feb 10:49 PM
AirlinesInside a monster planeThe Airbus contender to replace the RNZAF's Hercules is making its 100-tonne presence felt in New Zealand this weekend.24 Feb 04:10 AM
New ZealandFuel inquiry details releasedEnergy Minister Judith Collins says a fuel price inquiry will assess whether New Zealand petrol companies are raking in more profits than international counterparts.23 Feb 11:22 PM
AirlinesMission to sell a monster planeThe 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.23 Feb 07:28 PM
AirlinesHeadwinds for Air NZAir New Zealand faces a steep drop in full year profit but says tailwinds including strong tourism and flattening competition will help the company.23 Feb 03:33 AM
BDBDAirlinesQantas dips, Jetstar fares betterQantas Airways reported a slide in first-half profit but its Jetstar Group did better.23 Feb 12:05 AM
AirlinesWhat's clipped Air NZ's wings?Air NZ's profit has taken a 24 per cent knock, what's driving the fall and what does it mean for ticket prices?22 Feb 10:40 PM
EntertainmentWatch: Harrison Ford's flying near-missNew video has emerged showing just how close Harrison Ford came to a fiery, air disaster when he botched his landing at a California airport.22 Feb 08:24 AM
AirlinesAir NZ profit forecast to fallAir New Zealand faces a sharp fall in first half profits as increased competition puts pressure on yields and oil prices edge up.22 Feb 02:48 AM
New ZealandPilot's lucky escape after plane crashA pilot was lucky to walk away from a plane crash in South Auckland unharmed today.22 Feb 02:36 AM
WorldPlane crash victim's eerie Facebook postLess than a fortnight before he died in a fiery plane crash in Melbourne, a US tourist wrote about how he was scared of flying.22 Feb 02:23 AM
AirlinesSpecial beer brewed for 35,000ftCathay Pacific has teamed up with Hong Kong Beer Co to brew a beer that is not affected by high altitude flying.21 Feb 10:27 PM
WorldCrash pilot was under investigationThe pilot involved in the Melbourne air crash was under investigation for a previous incident that had been deferred three times due to "workload".21 Feb 06:24 PM
AirlinesCathay Pacific eyes Christchurch - reportAn analyst believes Cathay Pacific will announce services between Hong Kong and Christchurch.21 Feb 03:47 AM
