AirlinesBoeing's newest 787 prepares to take offOn the day Donald Trump lashed out at Boeing for the cost of replacing Air Force One it was making the first 787-10 Dreamliner.08 Dec 08:27 PM
TravelPilots admit flying while tired and unwellTired pilots are putting passengers at risk because airlines aren't taking fatigue seriously, a new report claims.08 Dec 06:39 AM
BDBDAirlinesChinese group sets out Airwork offer to shareholdersZhejiang Rifa Holding Group has set out its bid for a partial takeover of Airwork Holdings, the Auckland-based aircraft services business.08 Dec 04:56 AM
TravelUS airline charges for overhead lockersUnited Airlines is facing criticism after it revealed plans to charge passengers extra to use overhead lockers.07 Dec 09:08 PM
AirlinesWanted: 500,000 new pilots, engineersThe surge in aircraft orders during the next 20 years is boosting demand for pilots, says Boeing.07 Dec 06:30 PM
TravelFlight attendant found eight times over limitAn American Airlines stewardess was arrested while giving a safety demonstration on a flight from Manchester airport after she was found to be eight-times the legal alcohol limit.07 Dec 01:55 AM
TravelSick crew blamed for 13 hour Jetstar waitA Jetstar flight from Bali to Darwin has been delayed by about 13 hours after a crew member called in sick.06 Dec 08:53 PM
TravelTherapy pig joins airport staffFlying can be stressful for many and one airport has found a novel way to help travellers cope with it all: a therapy pig named Lilou.05 Dec 09:00 PM
AirlinesRevealed: Best seats in the skyAir New Zealand has the best seats in the sky, if you can afford to fly premium economy.05 Dec 07:05 PM
AirlinesJetstar's hilarious reverse complaintA man who took to Jetstar's Facebook page to say thanks rather than lay a complaint has discovered a little kindness goes a long way.05 Dec 05:37 PM
TravelTo recline or not to recline?With legroom at a premium and knee defender gadgets forcing the issue, experts have tackled the thorny question of whether it's ever ok to recline your seat on a flight.05 Dec 12:00 AM
AirlinesForget buying stuff, Kiwis want to travelKiwis rate travel much higher than buying possessions, according to a survey released by American Express04 Dec 02:18 AM
AirlinesBoeing CEO says US must lead on tradeThe US needs to continue to play a leading role when it comes to global trade agreements, Dennis Muilenburg says.03 Dec 12:50 AM
AirlinesWatch: Air NZ's hilarious holiday videoThe Kiwi take on Winter Wonderland is a cheeky ode to pavs, Jandals and everything else that makes the holidays here special.03 Dec 12:40 AM
Airlines10 busiest airport days revealedAuckland Airport says the summer peak will be busier than ever and is taking steps to make it as easy as possible.02 Dec 09:13 PM
New ZealandLate check-in leads to hijack threatHe was too late to check in for his flight, been told to pay another $100 for another - so Edward Christopher Wycherley threatened to hijack the plane.02 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Focus: Record passenger surge causes concern for Auckland AirportTristram Clayton talks to NZ Herald aviation reporter, Grant Bradley on the increase in domestic and international travellers and the squeeze it's put on Auckland Airport. Watch02 Dec 02:00 AM
AirlinesFlying from Sydney to LA in six hours?A US start-up is working to make supersonic speed mainstream, with a passenger jet that travels more than two times the speed of sound.01 Dec 05:45 PM
TravelTips to survive a plane crashA plane crash in Colombia has killed 71 people, including most of a Brazillian football team. However, six people survived - here is how it happened.01 Dec 03:12 AM
New ZealandInterim finding on fatal chopper crashA helicopter crash which killed two Northland forestry workers doesn't appear to have been caused by an issue that's prompted red 30 Nov 10:03 PM
New ZealandAir NZ flight U-turn on flight to FijiAn hour-and-a-half into the flight, staff announced the plane would be returning to Auckland because it had encountered an issue that could not be fixed in Fiji.30 Nov 09:14 AM
TravelWoman jumps from emergency exitA woman jumped out of a taxiing airplane after the flight landed at Bush Intercontinental Airport half an hour early on Monday, police say.30 Nov 02:17 AM
WorldFootball stars' last moments aliveVideo shows a plane full of joking, laughing footballers preparing for takeoff. Soon after it was taken, almost all of them were killed.30 Nov 12:55 AM
AirlinesAirlines charge nearly $100b for extrasAirlines are finding more ways to charge for extras like baggage fees and on-board food.29 Nov 09:40 PM
TravelTerror in rocky Sydney landingSeven people have been hospitalised after China Eastern flight MU777 hit turbulence as it landed at Sydney Airport.29 Nov 08:56 PM
WorldKilled footballer was about to be a dadThis is the heartbreaking moment a Brazilian footballer found out he was to become a father - just one week before he was killed in the Colombian jet crash.29 Nov 08:05 PM
SportGoalkeeper's heartbreaking final callChapecoense goalkeeper Danilo was one of just seven people initially found alive after a charter plane crashed in Colombia killing 75 people.29 Nov 05:03 PM
AirlinesNew Aircalin planes for NZ routeNoumea-based Aircalin is upgrading its fleet, opting for Airbus A320s and A330s29 Nov 04:30 AM
Travel'I hooked up with a flight attendant'We've all heard of the mile-high club, but it turns out another exclusive hook-up scene has been operating in the skies without our knowledge.29 Nov 03:36 AM
BDBDAirlinesChina Southern flights between Guangzhou and ChristchurchChina Southern Airlines is to ramp up its flights between Guangzhou and Christchurch over the summer.29 Nov 02:09 AM
AirlinesAirport security is a star of InstagramFascinating, entertaining and terrifying - the pictures that make the Transportation Security Administration the fourth best Instagram account.28 Nov 05:37 PM
Travel'Biocarts' slash wait time at airportsThe time inspection officers take to process foreign visitors at the desks at the Japanese airports was cut by 30 per cent to 40 per cent.27 Nov 09:04 PM
AirlinesHerald reporter wins top aviation awardThe Business Herald's Grant Bradley has won the Australasian Aviation Press Club aviation journalist of the year.25 Nov 08:07 PM
AirlinesTest flight in the Brazil's giant jetGrant Bradley gets a ride in an experimental Brazilian cargo plane, dipping, ducking and diving over the plantations of Sao Paulo state.24 Nov 04:00 AM
